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Plastic pollution, explained - EHN
WEBJun 4, 2020 · About 79% of plastic is ending up in landfills or as litter in our environment. (Credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels) Plastics are an untamed and unmanaged beast: More than 1 million plastic bags are used every minute, with an average "working life" of only 15 minutes. 500 billion plastic bags are used annually—and that's just plastic bags.
What is environmental health? - EHN
WEBJul 21, 2022 · Environmental health impacts every one of us. We reap the benefits of clean air, clean water, and healthy soil. If our environment is unhealthy, with toxic chemicals saturating our resources and pollution abundant, then our health also suffers. It is also an important field of study because it looks at the “unseen” influences on your health.
Environmental Injustice - EHN
WEBJun 1, 2020 · Worth your time: Environmental injustice in Pittsburgh: Poor, minority neighborhoods see higher rates of deaths from air pollution. Chemical waste: People of color make up nearly half the population in fence-line zones – areas closest to hazardous chemical facilities. They are almost twice as likely as …
What are PFAS? - EHN
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · PFAS are endocrine disrupting chemicals, meaning they interfere with our hormone systems. When an external chemical interferes with our hormone systems, it can lead to changes in our bodies and brains capable of causing disease and, in …
After a decade of research, here’s what scientists know about the ...
WEBApr 15, 2019 · Fracking has been linked to preterm births, high-risk pregnancies, asthma, migraine headaches, fatigue, nasal and sinus symptoms, and skin disorders over the last 10 years, according to a new study. Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is a process of extracting oil and gas from the Earth by drilling deep wells and injecting a mixture ...
Food dyes linked to attention and activity problems in children
WEBMay 3, 2021 · Synthetic dyes used as colorants in many common foods and drinks can negatively affect attention and activity in children, according to a comprehensive review of existing evidence published this month by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). Funded by the California legislature in …
Glyphosate, explained - EHN
WEBMar 2, 2022 · Glyphosate is the most widely-used herbicide in the world. As a non-selective herbicide, it kills most plants. Scientists now link glyphosate to a number of human health problems, from cancer and neurological diseases to endocrine disruption and birth defects. But the full range of glyphosate’s health effects remains unknown.
Capturing and reusing urban storm water could be a boon for …
WEBOct 3, 2018 · Capturing and reusing urban storm water could be a boon for water-stressed cities—if we can find a way to clean it up. In March, residents of Cape Town, South Africa stood in line for hours to buy drinking water at supermarkets or pump it from springs amid severe water shortages. Cape Town isn't alone: One in four big cities worldwide already ...
We’re dumping loads of retardant chemicals to fight wildfires
WEBSep 27, 2021 · Fire agencies consider aerial wildfire retardants — a mix of water and chemicals — an important tool for protecting communities. The red mist spreading behind an airtanker capable of carrying up to 8,000 gallons of retardant provides reassurance to people worried about their safety, homes, and businesses.
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