The results of a new scientific study demonstrated that consumer products release more than 5,000 tons of chemicals inside our homes and workplaces that are known to cause cancer, adversely affect sexual function and fertility in adults or harm developing fetuses.
Category: Air Pollution Chemicals
EPA Gets Tough with Toxic Chemical Plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed this week that chemical plants nationwide measure certain hazardous compounds that cross beyond their property lines and reduce them when they are too high.
What Toxic Chemicals were Released in Ohio Train Derailment?
Vinyl chloride was the most toxic of the chemicals being transported on the train that was derailed, but there were other toxic chemicals released as well…
Ban on Gas Stoves Considered by US Federal Agency
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is considering banning gas stoves in the U.S.
EPA may Finally Crack Down on Deadly Air Pollution
Tthe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finally proposing an update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot – a long-awaited step to reduce deadly air pollution.
Air Pollution Chemicals Linked to Autism: Study
The results of a new study suggest that pregnant women exposed to air pollution toxins and stress may be linked to autism in their male children.
Chemicals in Air Pollution Linked with Death, Illness and Lowered IQ: Study
A new study has found a link between toxic chemicals in air pollution and serious health issues. Air-pollution-related disease, death and IQ loss occurred in every city and town studied, regardless of demographics or income level.
Millions of Cases of Asthma may be Caused by Chemicals in Air Pollution: New study
A new study has found that nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in big cities. Equally disturbing, a second study by the same research team finds that 1.8 million excess deaths around the world are linked to urban air pollution.
Dementia in Women from Air Pollution Toxins
Results from a new scientific study: Improved air quality over several years is associated with a reduced risk of dementia in elderly women.
Fatty Liver Disease and Air Pollution Link: Study
A new scientific study has identified links between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
