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…
Category: Air Pollution Chemicals
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).
Boy or Girl? Toxins in Your Air and Water may Decide
According to new scientific study results, changes in the human sex ratio at birth—defined as the percentage of newborns that are boys—are associated with the presence of toxic levels of air and water pollutants.
Brain functioning, productivity adversely affected by office air pollutants
New research findings reveal that the air quality within an office can have a significant impact on employees’ cognitive functioning, including response times and ability to focus, and it may also affect their productivity.