Toxic Pesticides on Produce List for 2023
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Half of US Households have Toxic PFAS Coming Out of Faucets, says Government Study
According to a government study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Kale: Study
A new pilot study from the Alliance For Natural Health USA reveals a majority of its kale samples contained toxic PFAS contamination.
Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Labeled a Possible Cancer Risk
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), is projected to list the synthetic sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” on July 14, 2023.
3M Contaminates US Public Drinking Water with Toxic PFAS Chemicals, Pays 10B for Cleanup
3M announced that it had reached an agreement to settle lawsuits over their use of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that contaminated water supplies in the United States. The settlement is a result of thousands of lawsuits 3M faced for the last two decades over its manufacturing of products containing PFAS.
Pesticide Use Tracker: US
Maps and datasets that estimate local pesticide usage, based on “proprietary surveys of farm operations.”
Houseplants Remove Carcinogenic Chemicals from Indoors: Study
The results from a new empirical study have revealed that houseplants can efficiently remove toxic, cancer causing compounds from indoor air.
PFAS Manufacturers to Contribute to Cleanup of Contaminated Drinking Water
Three of the chemical companies that have been producing toxic PFAS chemicals have agreed to establish a fund to compensate water providers for contamination with the toxic chemicals.
Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Teen Mental Health Problems: Study
A new scientific study reveals that adolescents who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods may suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
10 Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s Disease: Study
Scientists have identified 10 pesticides that significantly damaged neurons implicated in the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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