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Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The mysterious impact of microplastics on health: The long-term effects are unknown'

Plastics infiltrate ecosystems and human health, containing harmful chemicals that pose severe health risks.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The mysterious impact of microplastics on health: The long-term effects are unknown'

Plastics infiltrate ecosystems and human health, containing harmful chemicals that pose severe health risks.
#microplastics
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
#public-health
Portland
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
San Francisco

This Southern California Beach Has the Highest Bacteria Rates in the State-and It's One of the Dirtiest in the U.S.

Portland
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
San Francisco

This Southern California Beach Has the Highest Bacteria Rates in the State-and It's One of the Dirtiest in the U.S.

Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The hidden cost of Indonesia's nickel boom DW 04/30/2025

The nickel mining by Harita Group on Obi Island has caused severe water contamination, affecting local drinking water and health.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

South Carolina Says PFAS-Contaminated Farmland Should Be Superfund Site

Robert O'Neal, a farmer, stated, 'They said that it was good fertilizer, that it would help our crops,' referring to the sludge from Galey & Lord.
SF food
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

About 15% of world's cropland polluted with toxic metals, say researchers

A significant portion of global cropland is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, affecting human health and agriculture.
#river-wandle
Women
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why the Baby Bust Is Our Biggest Problem

Declining reproduction rates in developed countries threaten population sustainability due to economic factors and biological impacts of pollution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Stream Near Buenos Aires Turns Red, Like a River Covered in Blood'

Maria Ducomls, a resident for over 30 years, described the stream's condition: "It looked like a river covered in blood"—blaming pollution for its changing colors.
World politics
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Vehicle tyres found to be biggest source of nanoplastics in the high Alps

Vehicle tyre wear is identified as the leading source of nanoplastic pollution in the Alps, emphasizing a global environmental concern.
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