Tag: Environmental Health
The Dangers of Microplastic Exposure on Digestive, Reproductive, and Respiratory Health – EcoWatch
Microplastic Exposure Poses Numerous Health RisksA recent report led by researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has shed light on the dangers of microplastic...
Pharmaceutical Pollution in Global Waterways: A Comprehensive Report
Many of the world’s waterways are totally full of different levels of pharmaceuticals, according to a bunch of research that's been done. This medical stuff comes from all over the place, like industrial dumping...
Lower PFAS Levels by Eating More Fiber: Study – Eco-Friendly Solution
A fresh study has shown that chowing down on plenty of fiber-packed foods can actually help lower the levels of two common "forever chemicals" known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals, specifically...
Birmingham Air Quality Alert: Causes and Solutions
Birmingham's Air Quality Alert: A Closer Look at Causes and SolutionsAs the sun began its descent on Monday, a haze enveloped Birmingham, Alabama, casting a mysterious pall over the Magic City. Concerned residents took...
Climate Change’s Impact on American Health Awareness
A recent survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication revealed a concerning trend: Americans are increasingly aware of the detrimental impact of...
Experts Warn Trump’s NOAA Firings Pose Risk to Americans
The recent wave of layoffs at the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) amidst the Trump administration's actions has sparked concerns among experts and employees alike. On a fateful Thursday, approximately 800 NOAA workers...
Hazardous Waste Impact in Small Pennsylvania Town
Uncovering the Devastating Impact of Hazardous Waste in a Small Pennsylvania TownYukon, Pennsylvania - A picturesque town nestled in the western Pennsylvania countryside, is the unlikely setting for a hazardous waste landfill that has...
Air Pollution Reduces Concentration Ability: Study Findings
A recent study by researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Birmingham has shed light on the immediate impact of short-term exposure to air pollution on cognitive functions. The findings suggest that even brief...
Millions Exposed to Air Pollution Despite Stricter EPA Standards
Millions Exposed to Air Pollution Despite Stricter EPA StandardsIn Manheim, Pennsylvania, Stephen Haldeman, a retired man in his 70s, faces a daily struggle with air pollution. Concerned about air quality due to his sensitivity...
Why LA’s Wildfire Smoke is Especially Toxic: Understanding the Dangers
LA's Wildfire Smoke: The Invisible DangerAs Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires that have claimed lives, destroyed homes, and left behind a trail of destruction, a silent, invisible danger lurks in the air -...
