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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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1526. June 26, 2019 | The Guardian
‘Tube dust’: London launches investigation into potentially dangerous substances detected on Underground
‘Metals from rail and break friction are highly reactive and will damage delicate lining of the lung, like welding fumes do,’ says leading air quality expert 1527. June 26, 2019 | The Guardian
Poisoned by their homes: How the US is failing children exposed to lead
Hundreds of thousands of children in the US remain at risk of exposure to lead, which causes cognitive and behavioral deficits. 1528. June 26, 2019 | The Guardian
Action on air pollution works but far more is needed, study shows
UK's dirty air still 'a public health emergency' despite dramatic fall in death rates. 1529. June 25, 2019 | The Guardian
Toxic chemicals and risks to infants: what to know and what you can do
Exposure to potentially toxic substances that are part of modern life only adds to the many anxieties of parenting. Here's what action you can take. 1530. June 24, 2019 | INVESTIGATE MIDWEST
On your dinner plate and in your body: The most dangerous pesticide you’ve never heard of
Chlorpyrifos - scientists say there is no acceptable dose to avoid brain damage. Its use is banned in several European countries. Now producers are pushing for a renewed EU-approval - perhaps in vain. 1531. June 20, 2019 | Independent UK
Traveling in car while pregnant puts unborn child at risk from air pollution, report finds
More than half of unborn babies in Britain are exposed to higher levels of toxic air pollution because heavily pregnant women are more likely to depend on traveling by car, research suggests. 1532. June 19, 2019 | The Intercept
PFOA safety level should be 700 times lower than EPA guidelines
New data suggests that the safety threshold for PFOA in drinking water should be as low as .1 parts per trillion, according to a top U.S. toxicologist. 1533. June 13, 2019 | The Guardian
Testing reveals ammonia pollutant hotspots at UK farms
Agricultural ammonia emissions are not monitored, but investigation exposes gas at three out of eight farms across south of England. 1534. June 13, 2019 | UPI
DDT still affecting lake ecosystems 50 years after it was banned
The highly potent pesticide DDT was banned more than a half-century ago, but the toxic chemical persists in lake ecosystems and continues to impact freshwater food chains, according to a new study. 1535. June 13, 2019 | The Week
Mercury-level high in marine foods sourced near coal-fired plants
Eating sea food near a coal-fired plant may affect your heart, lungs and kidneys. 1536. June 12, 2019 | Healthline
What are 'forever chemicals' and how are they getting in your food?
Dangerous chemicals used to create nonstick cookware and fire-fighting foams are showing up in our food. Here’s what they are and why health experts are concerned about them. 1537. June 11, 2019 | CBS News
Nitrate pollution in drinking water linked to cancers in study by Environmental Working Group
Environmental Working Group says the chemicals could be to blame for over 12,000 cases of cancer in the U.S. each year. 1538. June 11, 2019 | Reuters
International travelers' lung health impacted in polluted cities
More than 1.2 billion people travel the world each year, and many who travel to "megacities" with more than 10 million residents may find themselves in areas with high levels of air pollution. 1539. June 10, 2019 | Independent UK
Microplastics from car tires could be stunting children’s lung growth, investigation finds
King's College London study claims one in three children are breathing unsafe air. 1540. June 7, 2019 | BBC News
South Korea pollution: Is China the cause of 'fine dust'?
South Koreans angry about hazardous "fine dust" are pointing the finger at China's industrial sites and coal plants. Others say the problem lies closer to home. 1541. June 7, 2019 | Capital news
Women worst affected by household air pollution
Women are vastly overburdened with exposure to household air pollution from polluting and unhealthy home energy sources. 1542. June 7, 2019 | National geographic
Plastic pollution facts and information
Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can it be cleaned up? 1543. June 7, 2019 | CBC Canada
UN representative finds Canada's Indigenous people are 'disproportionately' affected by toxic waste
Many Indigenous communities "feel they are located in areas that are ... 'sacrifice zones'" 1544. June 7, 2019 | PHILADELPHIA (CBS) News
Doctors say high lead levels is a potential problem throughout the Philadelphia region.
There are renewed concerns about lead poisoning in Philadelphia after the closing of a park in Point Breeze because of high lead levels in the soil. Doctors say it’s a potential problem throughout the region. 1545. June 5, 2019 | WHO/Europe
Beat air pollution to protect health: World Environment Day 2019
Beat air pollution – that is the theme for World Environment Day on 5 June. The air that we breathe is fundamental to our existence; yet, we sometimes forget the impact that the quality of the air has on our health and well-being. 1546. May 29, 2019 | Environmental Health News
How spills of toxic firefighting foam containing PFAS escaped into streams, drains near Pittsburgh airport
One of the firefighting foam spills noted in the report was as recent as 2013 1547. May 28, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Liquid used in e-cigarettes damages cells crucial for a healthy heart
Another warning that e-cigarettes may weaken your heart The flavors used in e-cigarettes—especially menthol and cinnamon—damage blood vessel cells and such impacts increase heart disease risk, according to a new study. 1548. May 23, 2019 |
Are chemicals in beauty products making us ill?
Cosmetics and personal care items women use every day are packed with a constellation of chemicals that health advocates say could be connected to a host of health problems. 1549. May 21, 2019 | Reuters
More evidence welding fumes raise lung cancer risk
Workers exposed to welding fumes are more likely to develop lung cancer than those not exposed to the fumes, and a new study suggests this holds true regardless of other risk factors like smoking or exposure to asbestos. 1550. May 21, 2019 | Reuters
Improved air quality tied to fewer new childhood asthma cases
Childhood asthma rates appear to be dropping in many communities across southern California, and a new study suggests this may be due at least in part to improved air quality.
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