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WHO Regional Workshop on Chemical Safety
24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management
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August 12, 2024 | Mother Jones
Pesticide dangers increase with rising temperatures
As climate change leads to higher temperatures, pesticides evaporate faster, increasing the risk of toxic exposure for farmworkers and nearby communities.
August 9, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Radiation from wireless devices disrupts testicular function in rats
Rats exposed to radiofrequency (RF) radiation developed abnormalities in the morphology and function of their testes, according to a new study published in Bioelectromagnetics.
August 9, 2024 | Mamavation
Phthalate chemicals found in popular avocado oils
Eleven popular avocado oils recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates.
August 7, 2024 | The Washington Post
DCPA, a pesticide linked to fetal harm, faces emergency ban by EPA
In a landmark move, the EPA has suspended the use of a pesticide known to harm fetal development, citing urgent health concerns for pregnant women and their unborn children.
August 7, 2024 | National Geographic
Mercury detection made easier with dragonflies
Dragonflies, beyond their beauty, help track mercury contamination in our environment, providing a cheaper and more accurate alternative to fish or birds.
August 6, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Farmworkers remain exposed to dangerous pesticides
A young man born without limbs due to his mother’s pesticide exposure in agricultural fields highlights the ongoing health risks faced by farmworkers in the U.S.
August 6, 2024 | Bangor Daily News
Emerging concerns over chemical threats in household appliances
Toxic trifluoroacetic acid, a byproduct of commonly used refrigeration chemicals, is emerging as a new environmental concern in Maine and worldwide.
August 6, 2024 | The New Yoork Times
Scientists find heavy metals in dark chocolate
New research highlights the presence of heavy metals like lead and cadmium in dark chocolate, though experts suggest that modest consumption poses little risk.
August 2, 2024 | The New York Times
Ultraprocessed foods linked to increased risk of dementia
New research suggests that a diet rich in ultraprocessed foods like processed meats and sugary drinks may significantly increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
July 30, 2024 | The Washington Post
40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle factors: Study
About 40% of U.S. adult cancer cases in 2019 were linked to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption, according to a new study by the American Cancer Society.
July 28, 2024 | The Associated Press
Kenyan farmers face soil degradation due to chemical fertilizers
Kenyan farmers are grappling with declining soil health, which they attribute to prolonged use of chemical fertilizers that have acidified the land and reduced crop yields.
July 26, 2024 | The Hill
Pesticides pose a major cancer risk, study reveals
Pesticides might be as carcinogenic as smoking, according to a new study, which links their widespread use to a significant increase in cancer cases across the Midwest.
July 26, 2024 | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Arsenic contamination in drinking water poses severe health risks
Long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water can cause numerous health problems, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities in the U.S.
July 26, 2024 | CNN
Harmful chemicals found in common pesticides
Scientists found perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in pesticides used on food crops, homes and pets, raising concerns about widespread contamination.
July 26, 2024 | The Guardian
Toxic PFAS chemicals in food are hard to avoid. Here are some tips.
Avoiding toxic PFAS chemicals in food is nearly impossible, but there are ways to minimize exposure to these dangerous substances.
July 24, 2024 | The Guardian
Pesticides in the US increasingly contain toxic PFAS chemicals
Toxic PFAS chemicals, known for their persistence in the environment, are being widely used in U.S. pesticides despite denials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to new research.
July 19, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Dangerous tire microplastics found in food crops
New research reveals that microplastics from tires are contaminating crops, raising concerns about food safety.
July 19, 2024 | The Associated Press
Illegal waste dumping kills tons of fish in Brazil river
A massive fish die-off in Brazil's Sao Paulo state has been linked to illegal wastewater dumping by a sugar and ethanol plant, devastating local biodiversity.
July 18, 2024 | Environmental Health News
farmworkers pesticide exposure Credit: Scot Nelson/Flickr/Public Domain Home/Environmental Justice/farmworkers pesticide exposure Latino farmworkers face dangerous pesticide exposure
Latino farmworkers in the U.S. are increasingly exposed to hazardous pesticides, facing severe health risks and minimal protection.
July 16, 2024 | Science
Second-generation rodenticides are killing unintended wildlife victims
Supertoxic rodenticides are causing widespread harm to birds, mammals, and insects, raising concerns among scientists about their environmental impact.
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