By Dr. Faith Coleman Most people know by now that microplastics are building up in our environment and within our bodies. However, according to Dr. Leonarde Transande, director of environmental pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine, there are ways to reduce the influx of plastics…
Authored by Caden Pearson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated regulations on Dec. 3 that will prevent PFAS, often referred to as forever chemicals, from being fast-tracked for approval through an exemption process. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,…
By StudyFinds In a world drowning in plastic waste, scientists have achieved what once seemed impossible: they’ve created a plastic that’s as strong as conventional materials but dissolves completely in seawater. This revolutionary material, developed by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science…
Authored by Rachel Ann T. Melegrito via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) The shirt on your back, the carpet beneath your feet, and the takeout container from last night’s dinner share a troubling secret: They’re slowly breaking down into invisible particles that are turning up…
By Study Finds Could a common plastic chemical be hindering human fertility on a global level? Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered new evidence about a chemical that’s nearly impossible to avoid: benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), found in everything from vinyl flooring to children’s toys,…
By Mac Slavo This article was originally published by Lance D. Johnson at Natural News Lead exposure is a serious health concern, especially for children, whose developing brains are drastically affected by the heavy metal. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is going a step too…
Authored by Chris Morrison via DailySceptic.org Over the last decade as offshore wind farms proliferated around the U.K., there has been a disturbing rise in coastline strandings of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Since the turn of the century, strandings have more than doubled and are…
By Study Finds Scientists have discovered that dolphins are far more sensitive to military sonar systems than previously believed, responding to sound levels far below what experts thought would disturb them. The alarming finding represents the first experimental investigation of how dolphins respond to military…
By Antony Sammeroff One of the most serious environmental problems facing us today is the erosion and degradation of our soil, and modern industrialised farming has precipitated this, turning one solution into two problems. Farms used to combine livestock and crops, rotating their fields so…
Authored by Edward Carver via Common Dreams, Local officials, academic researchers, and volunteer responders have raised concerns about chemical and biological contamination brought by the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern U.S. last week, which potentially threaten the safety not only of drinking water…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Dolphins are considered a “sentinel species,” which means they can provide early warnings of existing or emerging health hazards from the ocean to humans. Dolphins are also larger animals that live longer, are higher up on the food chain, and share…
By Matt Higgins Nearly one million Americans are suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The brain disorder can cause uncontrollable movements and shaking, and as the disease progresses over time, it can make walking and talking difficult. Around 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year, and…
By Study Finds New England is known for its love of seafood, and New Hampshire is no exception. From succulent lobster to flaky cod, the ocean’s bounty is a staple on many Granite State tables. However, a new study out of Dartmouth College suggests that…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira A concerning new study is giving people even more reason to stay out of the rain. Researchers have found that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as “forever chemicals,” are making their way into vital sources of fresh water — from the…
By Chris Melore There’s no question plastic pollution is everywhere. Studies have shown that people are both breathing in and eating concerning amounts of plastic microparticles every week. Now, a new report finds that men may have even more to worry about. Researchers at the…
By John Anderer ‘Biodegradable plastics may not be the silver bullet to plastic pollution as we believe them to be.’ DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Biodegradable plastics are often hailed as a helpful step in the right direction toward fighting plastic pollution, but noteworthy research is throwing…
By Chris Melore As the weather heats up, Americans are united on one thing — it’s time to get out of the house! On average, people need to spend 67 minutes outside each day to feel refreshed, according to a new survey. The poll of…
By Chris Melore Back in the 1940s, chemical companies started using the ocean off the Los Angeles coast as a convenient dumping ground for toxic manufacturing waste. Researchers in California say one of the biggest culprits was Montrose Chemical Corporation, which discharged massive amounts of…
By Chris Melore We’ve all seen plastic trash littering beaches, parks, and roadsides. But have you ever wondered where all that plastic is actually coming from? Thanks to a massive global citizen science effort, researchers can now point the finger at some of the world’s…
By John Anderer The great Pacific garbage patch, a gigantic floating island of trash spanning an area twice the size of the state of Texas, is plain to see. Now, new international research reports there’s much, much more trash residing below the ocean’s surface. CSIRO,…
