The synthetic “forever chemical” PFAS commonly found in processed food packaging, drinking water, stick resistant cookware, and stain resistant carpeting and clothing has been linked with an increased risk for miscarriage.
Category: Chemical Contamination in Water
RoundUp Weedkiller Contaminating Environment, Harming Ecosystem
A new scientific study has demonstrated that RoundUp weedkiller triggers loss to biodiversity, thereby making ecosystems more vulnerable to pollution and climate change.
Tooth Decay Linked to Toxic Chemical PFAS: New Study
Scientific studies have demonstrated that PFAS is a toxic chemical and numerous adverse health consequences have been linked to it including some kinds of cancers (especially breast, testicular and prostate cancers), liver problems, heart disease, hormonal disruption, low birth weight and numerous other health problems including thyroid problems, high cholesterol, kidney problems, prostate problems and fertility problems. Now, another adverse health consequence has been added to that list: tooth decay in children.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals may be Slipping Right Through Your Home Water Filtration System
The results of a new scientific study demonstrated that many popular home water filtration systems are not filtering out toxic PFAS chemicals.
Toxic Chemicals in Food and Environment: Scientists Urge Lawmakers to Create Better Policies
Flawed governmental policies and oversight are to blame for failures to protect human and environmental health from toxic chemicals, argue scientists.
Stop Exposing the Public to Unnecessary Toxic Chemicals: Scientists
Scientists are calling on corporations and regulators to stop unnecessarily exposing the public to potentially deleterious chemicals like PFAS.
Big Chemical Sued (again) Over Toxic Food Packaging Chemicals
Another state has filed a lawsuit against Big Chemical companies 3M, Dupont and others over toxic chemicals used in food packaging and other products that have ended up contaminating the public drinking water.
Removing Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals from Wastewater: New Method Discovered
A team of scientists have uncovered a method for removing endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from our wastewater…
Toxic Forever-Chemical in Your Drinking Water: Status Update
The chemical industrial compound PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds which includes PFOS and PFOA) is ubiquitous in the U.S. and … More
Toxic Industrial Chemicals Pass to Fetus Throughout Pregnancy: Scientists
Disturbing results from a new scientific study reveal that PFAS industrial chemicals (including PFOS and PFOA), commonly used in household, … More
