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01/20/2023
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By News Editors
New US research finds “worrying” evidence linking Monsanto weed killer to cancer
New research by top U.S. government scientists has found that people exposed to the widely used weed-killing chemical glyphosate have biomarkers in their urine linked to the development of cancer and other diseases. (Article by Carey Gillam republished from TheNewLede.org) The study, published last week in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, measured glyphosate levels […]
12/23/2022
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By News Editors
Revealed: Nearly 100 potential PFAS-polluted sites in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia from fracking waste
PITTSBURGH — Waste from fracking wells that used PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — has been dumped at dozens of sites across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia — all of which could face contamination of soil, groundwater and drinking water as a result. (Article by Kristina Marusic republished from EHN.org) PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) […]
11/23/2022
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By Kevin Hughes
EPA continues to ignore link between pesticides and breast cancer
Despite studies clearly linking pesticide exposure to breast cancer, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to turn a blind eye on the matter. A December 2020 study published in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology revealed that the EPA normally ignores risk profiles whenever they evaluate pesticides for approval. The study authors reviewed the agency’s pesticide registration documents […]
10/07/2022
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By Belle Carter
EPA denies petition to regulate pesticide-coated seeds that harm pollinators
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a legal petition by the Center for Food Safety (CFS), Pesticide Action Network of North America and other groups that demanded the agency to monitor and regulate pesticide-coated seeds, which were widely harming bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. These crop seeds are coated with systemic insecticides known […]
10/04/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Consumer beware: Study reveals toxic “forever chemicals” in pesticides are entering the food supply
When consumers buy food from the grocery store, the last thing they think about is if the food is safe to eat. But according to a study, some widely used pesticides contain “disturbingly high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).” These findings contradict previous statements by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that PFAS are […]
09/22/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Better late than never? EPA finally takes step to examine toxic chemicals in children’s toys
New parents will be surprised to find that their homes, no matter how they try to make them clean and sanitary, can still be a toxic place for children. A recent report revealed that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now proposing to add to its list a group of common plastic additives used in household items such as […]
08/31/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
EPA to designate two “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Friday, Aug. 26, that it is proposing to designate two “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances amid growing evidence that they cause severe health complications and birth defects. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of thousands of chemicals known as forever chemicals because they do not break down in the environment […]
08/26/2022
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By News Editors
Bayer facing long line-up of new Roundup trials as cancer takes toll
Cancer has taken an unrelenting toll on 72-year-old Mike Langford. After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in 2007 he suffered through five recurrences despite multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. (Article by Carey Gillam and Aliya Uteuova republished from TheNewLede.org) Now he struggles with chemo-related neuropathy in his arms and legs, and new […]
08/12/2022
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By Belle Carter
Study: “Forever chemicals” in popular cooking products increase risk of liver cancer
A new study has found that synthetic chemicals common in food packaging and some kitchenware may heighten the risk of liver cancer. A University of Southern California (USC) research team recently identified a link between toxic chemicals and non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma, which is a common type of liver cancer. According to the study published in Jhep Reports, a particular […]
06/22/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Court orders EPA to reassess glyphosate’s impact on human health and the environment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was ordered by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, June 17, to reassess whether glyphosate is potentially harmful to humans, wildlife or the environment. Glyphosate is an active ingredient in Roundup, which is the most widely-used herbicide in the world. Bayer, which acquired the herbicide’s original producer Monsanto […]
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