Study Finds Toxic Chemicals In Hydrofracking Wastewater
Hydraulic fracturing has been linked to a variety of health concerns due to both air and water contamination.
Hydraulic fracturing has been linked to a variety of health concerns due to both air and water contamination.
Widespread exposure to the pesticide 2,4-D has been linked to increased cancer risks and other health issues.
The EPA banned chlorpyrifos last year after recent research indicated it had neurotoxic effects which could cause developmental disorders in children.
Previous studies have indicated genetics plays only a small factor, and look toward environmental causes of Parkinson's disease, like exposure to Paraquat and other pesticides
Paraquat has also been linked to Parkinson's disease, another neurogenerative disease which causes loss of muscle control.
Pesticide used in mosquito-control measures and also sold as a head lice treatment under the brand name Ovide has been linked to kidney side effects.