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Every stage of plastic production and use is harming human health …

WebLess than 10% of plastics are reused or recycled, according to the report, and the rest is burned or goes into landfills with devastating human and environmental …

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Massive new database on how plastic chemicals harm our health

WebOct 11, 2023. 2 min read. PrintPDFEmail. Experts from the Minderoo Foundation published today a large, open-access database, called the Plastic Health Map, that includes the …

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Solutions to environmental health problems in Pittsburgh and

WebThis is equivalent to a fine of $15.68 for a typical Pittsburgh household earning the 2019 median income of $48,711 — substantially less than a parking ticket. …

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Plastic pollution, explained

WebAbout 79% of plastic is ending up in landfills or as litter in our environment. (Credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels) Plastics are an untamed and unmanaged beast: More than 1 …

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Reimagining healthcare to reduce pollution, tackle climate change …

WebHealth damages from the U.S. healthcare sector’s pollution – including greenhouse gasses, carcinogenic emissions and other toxic air pollutants – from 2003 …

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Redefining the importance of workplace health beyond crises

WebRedefining the importance of workplace health beyond crises. EHN Curators. Feb 23, 2024. 1 min read. PrintPDFEmail. The recent pandemic has …

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Pollution and our mental health

WebEHN Editors. Mar 08, 2022. 5 min read. PrintPDFEmail. An under-researched field exploring the intersection of pollution and mental health is gaining momentum as evidence mounts …

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One year after our “Fractured” investigation on fracking: What’s

WebIn March 2021, EHN published Fractured, a groundbreaking investigation on chemical exposures and fracking. One year later, where do things stand when it comes …

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How do microplastics impact our gut health

WebIn a study published this March, Demokritou’s team applied a slurry of weathered nanoplastics to a cell culture of a human intestinal wall. The team then ‘fed’ …

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Unhealthy air pollution affects nearly 40% of Americans, report …

WebA recent American Lung Association report states that climate change and wildfires are reversing progress on air pollution, impacting 131 million Americans with …

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Op-ed: Nurses urge upstream approach to clean water and health

WebThat is why nurses are speaking up on environmental issues. We know that clean air and water are foundational to good health. And on clean water, the solutions …

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After a decade of research, here’s what scientists know about the

WebFracking has been linked to preterm births, high-risk pregnancies, asthma, migraine headaches, fatigue, nasal and sinus symptoms, and skin disorders over the last …

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Pollution and stress at home combine to spur more hyperactivity.

WebBreathing dirty air and living in stress combine to increase the likelihood NYC kids will have a behavior disorder.

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Glyphosate, explained

WebGlyphosate is the most widely-used herbicide in the world. As a non-selective herbicide, it kills most plants. Scientists now link glyphosate to a number of human …

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East Palestine 6 months later: Health issues persists and answers …

WebEast Palestine 6 months later: Health issues persists and answers are elusive. “The first communication coming out was telling people that now the danger had …

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