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1476. October 12, 2019 | New York Times
In the sea, not all plastic lasts forever
Polystyrene, a common ocean pollutant, decomposes in sunlight much faster than thought, a new study finds. It lasts centuries, perhaps only decades. Not thousands of years. 1477. October 10, 2019 | National Public Radio
How vaping nicotine can affect a teenage brain
Research on young mice and rats shows how nicotine hijacks brain systems involved in learning, memory, impulse control and addiction. 1478. October 10, 2019 | National geographic
Fast food increases exposure to a “forever chemical” called PFAS, study finds
Used in fast food packaging, the long-lasting chemicals can seep into food—and build up in our bodies. 1479. October 10, 2019 | Northjersey.com
Asbestos blamed for $2 million overrun at Passaic County courthouse
The annex is so loaded with asbestos that workers are still removing the cancer-causing material a year after they began gutting the building. 1480. October 10, 2019 | National Public Radio
California bans popular pesticide linked to brain damage in children
Beginning in early 2020, California will ban the sale of the pesticide chlorpyrifos which state environmental officials say has been linked to brain damage and other health defects in children. 1481. October 9, 2019 | The Hill
EPA set to announce new standards for lead in water
The Environmental Protection Agency will announce new standards for lead in drinking water, Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a radio interview Wednesday. 1482. October 9, 2019 | Environmental Health News
PFAS with your pizza? People who eat more takeout have higher levels of harmful chemicals in their bodies
Yet another reason to favor home-cooked meals. Dangerous PFAS chemicals show up in the bodies of people who eat takeout, fast food, and pizza often at higher levels than in people who regularly cook at home, according to a new study. 1483. September 25, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Is air pollution worsening kids’ mental health?
Cincinnati study finds fine particulate matter exposure linked to increased psychiatric-related emergency room visits for kids 1484. September 19, 2019 | Environmental Health News
US drinking water pollution could cause 100,000 cancer cases
New study says low levels of carcinogens may have a huge impact on our health 1485. September 18, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Home Depot to phase out some products containing PFAS chemicals
The home improvement company will stop purchasing and selling any carpets or rugs containing the toxics by the end of the year 1486. September 13, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Common insecticide threatens survival of wild, migrating birds
Migrating songbirds exposed to small amounts of a neonicotinoid pesticide suffered weight loss and migration delays, both of which could reduce their chances of survival, according to a new study. 1487. September 10, 2019 | The Guardian
Diesel cars emit more air pollution on hot days, study says
Emissions rose 20-30% in Paris when temperatures topped 30C, raising urgent questions as the climate gets hotter. 1488. September 4, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Denmark to ban PFAS in food packaging
The move, announced this week by the country's Ministry of Environment and Food, would make Denmark the first country to ban the toxics from food packaging. 1489. August 29, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Secondhand vape exposure on the rise for kids, teens
Survey finds a 30 percent increase in secondhand vape aerosol exposure in 2018 compared to the previous three years 1490. August 20, 2019 | Environmental Health News
People breathing dirty air more likely to have mental health problems
People exposed to high levels of air pollution have much greater odds of suffering from a psychiatric illness such as depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, according to a new study. 1491. August 19, 2019 | Hindu Stan Times
Scientists find first evidence of high altitude pollution
Scientists have found the first observational evidence of pollution in a layer of atmosphere where it has never been seen before. This may have an impact on global and regional weather systems and climate, the scientists said. 1492. August 17, 2019 | Food Tank
New study shows bee-killing neonicotinoids build up in environment
According to Henderson, neonicotinoids are a downstream, destructive solution to pest problems—farmers should look upstream. 1493. August 17, 2019 | WebMD
PFAS chemicals in food: Expert QA
What are PFAS chemicals --recently found in molded fiber bowls used for food, including Chipotle's -- and should we be worried about them? 1494. August 16, 2019 | Michigan Live
Sick bald eagle found upside down in U.P. tree has sky-high lead poisoning
The eagle was likely sickened after eating fish poisoned with lead tackle. 1495. August 12, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Former firefighters describe how they used foam with PFAS chemicals at Pittsburgh's airport for decades
The foam, required by the Federal Aviation Administration, contains chemicals that are harmful and don't break down. Former firefighters say the foam was used liberally and rarely cleaned up. 1496. August 11, 2019 | Deccan Chronicle
Every breath you take counts
A recent study found that exposure to air pollution could lead to decreased lung function, with a high incidence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. 1497. August 10, 2019 | Politico
Maker of 'forever chemicals' cuts food packaging products
Chemical giant Chemours has stopped making some PFAS-based coatings used in disposable food packaging. 1498. August 8, 2019 | The Atlantic
Why a changing climate means more mercury in seafood
Emissions of mercury have declined, but levels in fish could still increase thanks to overfishing and a changing climate. 1499. August 8, 2019 | The National
Study finds a third of Europe childhood asthma caused by air pollution
UP to a third of new cases of childhood asthma in Europe could be caused by air pollution, a study suggests. 1500. August 7, 2019 | Ensia.com
Why are harmful flame-retardant chemicals still showing up in children’s toys?
Despite being largely phased out a decade ago because of their adverse health effects, PBDEs continue to show up in everyday products made from recycled plastics.
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