Exposure to Certain Pesticides Increases Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
A new study links a class of banned pesticides which still persist in the environment to an increased risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Tag Archives: Water Pollution
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U.N. Report Warns of Future Threats from Treatment-Resistant Superbugs
A new U.N. report warns the global community that treatment-resistant superbugs will continue to kill more people each year unless countries address climate change, poor waste disposal practices and antibiotic…
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Polluters Dumped 200 Million lbs. of Toxic Substances in U.S. Waters in 2020: Report
Polluters dumped hundreds of millions of pounds of toxic chemicals into America's waters in 2020, according to a new report.
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Hydraulic Fracturing Exposure Could Increase Risk of Preterm Births, Researchers Warn
A new study links living near hydraulic fracturing site may increase a woman's chance of giving birth preterm or having a baby with low birth weight, Canadian researchers warn.
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Air and Water Pollution May Have Significant Effect on Gender Birth Ratios: Study
A new study indicates water and air pollution may have an impact on the number of boys and girls born each year.
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California Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed Against Dow Chemical, Shell Oil
Dole says chemicals released by Shell and Dow have contaminated drinking water supplies near one of its California facilities.
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High Volume Fracking Banned In Delaware River Basin Due To Health Risks
The Delaware River Basin Commission has banned all high-volume hydraulic fracturing along the river, saying the oil and gas extraction operations pose environmental and health risks to the 17 million…
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EPA Decision Not To Enforce Some Environmental Laws During Pandemic Sparks Lawsuit
Several environmental and consumer protection groups are suing the EPA over a policy which allows companies to stop monitoring for pollution due to the coronavirus outbreak, without informing the communities…
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Magnetic Process Could Help Remove Roundup Residue From Water Sources: Study
Researchers say they have found a way to remove glyphosate from water using magnets.
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Power Plant Coal Ash Contaminating Water With Multitude of Toxic Substances: Report
A new report details high levels of groundwater contamination caused by coal-fired power plants.
