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.
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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.
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 ...
Turning air pollution sufferers into experts in California’s Inland ...
WEBAug 21, 2024 · ‘Inland Empire Once Again Ranks as Worst in Nation for Air Quality’ read the headline of a 2022 PBS SoCal story.. Two years later, little has changed. Earlier this year, the American Lung Association State of the Air report and a separate study show that the Inland Empire region of Southern California ranks among the top 10 most polluted counties for ozone and annual particulate matter in ...
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.
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.
New database shows hundreds of contaminants detected in US …
WEBNov 9, 2021 · PrintPDFEmail. Since 2019, more than 320 toxic substances have been detected in U.S. drinking water systems, according to a new analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization. Those harmful chemicals are linked to cancer, adverse birth and reproduction outcomes, impaired brain development, and ...
PFAS chemicals on your baby’s diapers - EHN
WEBNov 2, 2023 · There were 15 detections — so 23% of the total products tested had evidence of PFAS. Organic fluorine is a strong indicator of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals”— which have been linked to health effects including reduced immune system function and vaccine response, developmental and learning ...
Op-ed: The EPA should not allow Lysol Air Sanitizer to be sprayed …
WEBNov 17, 2022 · The world has learned that the best remedy for a healthy indoor environment is a good exchange of clean air. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, recently registered Lysol Air Sanitizer, a product full of unknown ingredients and could lead to harmful health effects. Lysol Air Sanitizer is 14% dipropylene glycol — commonly found in antifreeze, air fresheners, cosmetic ...
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