Federal regulators are adding 16 additional “forever chemicals” to the U.S. Toxics Release Inventory, amid continuing concerns over PFAS water contamination.
Over the past decade, the EPA has gradually banned many of the identified pesticides, which include DDT, due to Parkinson's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and other health risks.
The report urges countries to address climate change, waste disposal problems and antibiotic overuse to prevent the further evolution of treatment-resistant superbugs.
Chemical, plastic, and metal manufacturers were among the highest polluters who dumped toxic chemicals into U.S. waters, according to the findings.
The study found the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight increased for women who lived near numerous hydrofracking wells
Researchers suggest exposure to certain pollutants are more likely to cause miscarriage based on the gender of the unborn child.
