- Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and autoimmune diseaseson June 5, 2023 at 3:19 pm
nih.govIn order to better understand how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) affect autoimmune diseases (ADs), we summarized the current knowledge abo...
- Arizona and southwest states grapple with water shortages, droughton June 4, 2023 at 8:01 pm
washingtonpost.comThe decision by Arizona this week to limit residential construction in some parts of the fast-growing Phoenix suburbs is another major […]
- Industry knew about risks of PFAS 'forever chemicals' for decades before push to restrict them, study sayson June 2, 2023 at 10:02 am
www.cbc.caMakers of PFAS, a class of chemicals used in everything from cookware to food containers and makeup, knew the substances were toxic as early as t...
- Zoning slows efforts to cut transportation pollutionon May 25, 2023 at 4:49 pm
energynews.usConnecticut won’t achieve its 2030 climate targets if it leans on electric vehicles alone to lower transportation emissions. The state also...
- New factsheets on bioplasticson May 25, 2023 at 11:41 am
foodpackagingforum.org"Biobased"? "Biodegradable"? The Food Packaging Forum published factsheets addressing common questions around bioplastics, de...
- HEEDS meeting report on obesogens publishedon May 25, 2023 at 11:26 am
nutrition.orgThis workshop examined evidence that environmental chemicals can contribute to the development of obesity and discussed opportunities for […]
- Public comment opportunities on chemical regulationson May 23, 2023 at 6:38 pm
foodpackagingforum.orgThe Food Packaging Forum has a new online list of public comment opportunities related to proposed toxic chemical regulations in food […]
- Will EPA's PFAS rule spur other water regs?on May 22, 2023 at 10:56 am
eenews.netAdvocates and public health experts have saluted the Biden administration's "forever chemicals" crackdown, but they question wheth...
- Growing number of sports bras, shirts and leggings brands found with high levels of toxic chemical, watchdog warnson May 22, 2023 at 10:42 am
cbsnews.comIn adults, exposure to BPA has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity and erectile dysfunction.
- How our food system influences obesityon May 16, 2023 at 10:42 am
endocrine.orgMaria Balhara, a high school student, will moderate a session at The Endocrine Society meeting on food and human health and talks in this […]
- Beans are protein-rich and sustainable. Why doesn’t the US eat more of them?on May 14, 2023 at 9:21 pm
vox.comBeans are high in protein, efficient to grow, and can even improve soil health. They cost less than conventional or new plant-based meats, and th...
- Testing finds glyphosate in two popular oat milkson May 12, 2023 at 10:21 am
ehn.orgTwo out of 13 popular brands of oat milk had detectable levels of the controversial herbicide glyphosate, according to a new report from Mama...
- Some Mainers are giving up flying because of climate changeon May 10, 2023 at 5:12 pm
bangordailynews.comFlying from Newark to Athens produces as much carbon emissions as nearly 3 billion people emit in the course of a year.
- Even BPA-free plastic particles can mess with your sex hormones, study findson May 4, 2023 at 10:51 am
salon.comPlastic pollution was thought to be particularly harmful when adulterated with hormone-altering BPA. Yet regular plastic could have similar effec...
- PODCAST: Qué son los disruptores endocrinoson May 3, 2023 at 5:56 pm
telva.comSeguro que has oído hablar de ellos: disruptores endocrinos. Y es que están por todas partes: envases, pesticidas, plásticos...
- Design advice for a less toxic lifeon May 3, 2023 at 2:09 pm
nytimes.comAdvice on healthy candles, purging kitchen plastic and the art of dyeing fabric naturally.
- 22% jump in airfares expected as airlines tackle climate changeon April 30, 2023 at 6:49 pm
forbes.comAs the airline industry faces pressure to reduce its carbon emissions—sustainable aviation fuel could help with meeting 65% of targets. It&...
- La regulación del Bisfenol A por la EFSA significa una victoria para la salud en España y toda la UEon April 26, 2023 at 10:20 am
elpais.comEl organismo europeo ha reconocido que la exposición actual a esta sustancia, a través de la dieta, constituye un elevado riesgo pa...
- Bisfenol A: el tóxico que envenena los alimentos a través de los envaseson April 26, 2023 at 10:18 am
larazon.esLa Autoridad Europea de Seguridad Alimentaria da la voz de alarma tras detectar casos de inflamación pulmonar alérgica y trastornos...
- Europe seeks drastic cut to BPA exposureon April 21, 2023 at 10:20 am
ehn.orgBPA is about to disappear from European burger wrappers, soft drink bottles, canned food liners and all other food packaging.A proposal being con...