Study shows even ‘green’ and ‘nontoxic’ products for kids contain forever chemicals
"These are products that children come into close contact with every day and over a long period of time," said one co-author, arguing that PFAS "should not be allowed in products."
Plastics recycling ‘does not work,’ environmentalists stress as U.S. recycling rates drop to 5%
The authors of the report hope it sheds light on the inefficiency and unsustainable nature of plastics and plastic recycling to inspire better, widespread policies moving forward.
New report details fracking’s ‘widespread and severe harm’ to health and climate
"From a public health perspective and a climate perspective, stopping fracking is imperative."
Drugged water: A new global pandemic hiding in plain sight?
While 80 percent of wastewater in the world is not treated, even in developed countries treatment facilities are often unable to filter out dangerous bugs.
A pandemic of the poor
As we approach 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.
Study detects microplastic in living human lungs for first time
In 11 out of 13 people sampled, a total of 39 microplastics were found in all regions of the lung.
Two years in, we need to learn the lessons of this pandemic
It’s time we flex the power that comes with being essential and fight for a new economy that favors people, not just corporations.
Transition to zero-emission vehicles would deliver $1.2 trillion in public health benefits: report
"The time to act on zero-emissions is now."
‘Breakthrough results’: New study detects microplastic pollution in human blood for first time
While more studies need to be done to examine the direct effects of microplastics on the human body, researchers from the study warn microplastics can cause damage to human cells.
In world-historic first, microplastics detected in human blood
"We've choked this planet with plastic, from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans—and we've no idea at all about costs for public health," said a British lawmaker.