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03/01/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Lawsuit accuses Synagro of poisoning farms with PFAS-contaminated BIOSOLIDS “fertilizer”
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), an advocacy group, has announced a lawsuit against a major U.S. producer of so-called “biosolids-based fertilizer” for contaminating the natural environment with toxic chemicals like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). In what PEER says is the first “in what may be a tidal wave of product liability lawsuits,” the […]
02/29/2024
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By News Editors
PFAS in biosolids fertilizer sparks damages lawsuit
Washington, DC — The first in what may be a tidal wave of product liability lawsuits has been filed against a major manufacturer of biosolids-based fertilizer for damages caused by toxic chemicals they contain. Fertilizers produced from sewage sludge have dangerous levels of toxic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to laboratory testing arranged by Public […]
08/28/2023
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By Ramon Tomey
Study: Paper and bamboo drinking straws have HIGHER concentrations of FOREVER CHEMICALS than plastic straws
A new study has found that paper and bamboo straws, often touted as “eco-friendly” alternatives, contain higher concentrations of so-called forever chemicals than plastic straws. A group of researchers in Belgium reported this finding in a study published in Food Additives and Contaminants. The study authors from the University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) tested dozens of straws from […]
08/08/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Following East Palestine train derailment, environmentalists push EPA to ban vinyl chloride
A gathering of environmental leaders converged at the steps of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) headquarters this week to demand an immediate ban on toxic vinyl chloride, the same deadly chemical that was released in the East Palestine train derailment. While the EPA limits vinyl chloride emissions below a certain threshold, the environmental leaders […]
03/01/2023
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By Ethan Huff
TOXIC FALLOUT: East Palestine must be continually monitored and tested for dioxins and furans
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is resisting calls for water, soil, and other chemical testing in and around East Palestine, Ohio – and for good reason, seeing as how the place is likely a hotbed of dioxins and other noxious chemicals. Because East Palestine was declared to be “safe” not long after the “controlled explosion” […]
02/14/2023
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By Zoey Sky
CHEMICAL COVER-UP: EPA’s plan to regulate wastewater pollution DOES NOT deal with “forever chemicals”
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released last month the Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 for regulating wastewater pollution, including discharges of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals.” However, the plan doesn’t reflect the urgent need to deal with these pollutants more quickly. The EPA’s plan will likely take years to complete and it will delay […]
11/11/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
Flea and tick collars contain a TOXIC chemical that can damage kids’ brains
Flea and tick collars help address external parasites in pets, but they reportedly contain a toxic chemical that can cause neurological damage in children. According to NaturalHealth365, this chemical in pet collars to watch out for is called tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP). The toxic substance belongs to a class of chemicals known as organophosphates. First created as nerve […]
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 […]
08/26/2022
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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 […]
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