A new bill would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to study and reassess chemicals used in food.
Category: Environmental Chemicals
Pesticides Causing Debilitating Chemical Burns on Turtles
Turtles are experiencing higher rates of deadly aural abscesses or ear blisters from pesticide use.
World Trade Center Responders, Toxic Chemical Dust and Liver Disease
Researchers have now found evidence that World Trade Center responders had a higher likelihood of developing liver disease if they arrived at the site right after the attacks as opposed to working at Ground Zero later in the rescue and recovery efforts. The culprit: Higher levels of exposure to toxic chemical dust.
Big Roundup Update: Glyphosate Out, Big Bucks to Settle Lawsuits In
So there is some big news on the “Roundup Weedkiller with Glyphosate” front.
Air Purifiers Dumping Toxins into Your Room: Study
Some electronic air purifiers are actually polluting indoor air by creating toxins that are known dangers to human health.
Athlete’s foot meds found in oysters
A recent study detected endocrine disrupting pharmaceuticals and personal care product chemicals in oysters along the Oregon and Washington coast.
FDA says Nearly All Raw Food in U.S. Free of PFAS Chemicals
Results of new FDA tests of nearly 100 foods indicate the vast majority of raw food in the U.S. are free of PFAS contamination.
PFAS Forever Chemical Discovered in Bottled Water: Study
A new study sponsored by Consumer Reports and conducted by Johns Hopkins University researchers found PFAS chemicals in 39 out of more than 100 bottled waters tested.
PFAS State Laws
PFAS chemicals have among the strongest bonds in chemistry and at the present time there is no ‘death’ of these chemicals, meaning they do not break down over time, but appear they will live on “forever”. PFAS chemicals are not regulated by the U.S. government so it is up to individual states to determine and regulate PFAS chemicals to protect their residents. Many states are not addressing the PFAS problem, but some are. Here are some state laws being proposed or enacted to help protect state residents by at least minimizing exposure to the dangers of PFAS.
Salon Workers Have Growing Concerns Over Chemical Exposure
Salon workers across the cosmetology industry, including spa, hair, and nail salon employees, have begun to express workplace safety concerns.
Chemical Free Life 