New study results have revealed that we are breathing in concerning levels of toxic outgassed PFAS chemicals inside our homes, schools and workplaces everyday.
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Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked with Obesity: Study
The results of a new study link the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos on food with obesity.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ found in Tuna, Fish Sticks, Protein Powder and Baby Food, says FDA
On August 26, 2021 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had found PFAS “forever chemicals” in some processed foods.
Toxic Pesticide (Finally) Banned from U.S. Food Supply
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally banned the use of the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos on food crops. The new rule will take effect in six months.
Way Too Much: Ultra-Processed Food Makes up Majority of Kids’ Diets
New study reveals that the majority (two-thirds) of young peoples’ calories come from chemical-laden ultra-processed food.
Pull Carcinogenic Sunscreens: Researchers to FDA
A group of researchers has called on the Food and Drug Administration to pull certain popular sunscreen brands after they said they’ve found evidence of a potential cancer-causing chemical.
Big Chemical Loses Third Appeal in Roundup Glyphosate-Cancer Cases
Bayer Chemical just lost a third appeal against U.S. court verdicts that awarded damages to customers blaming their cancers on use of its glyphosate-based Roundup weedkillers.
New unlikely-to-pass bill would require FDA to study, reassess food chemicals
A new bill would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to study and reassess chemicals used in food.
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.
