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Webinar: 3M's decades-long cover-up of the "forever chemicals" in your blood
This July 24 webinar, sponsored by Beyond Plastics, features ProPublica journalist Sharon Lerner discussing her recent expose about a 3M scientist...
Webinar: mapping environmental injustice: disparities in chemical exposures and neurodevelopmental outcomes
This July 2 webinar features a discussion of a new review by Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Development Risks). It is sponsored by the...
Annual meeting of the U.S. DOHaD Society
The U.S. Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Society is hosting its 8th annual meeting on Oct. 14-16 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. HEEDS...
Policy and Regulations
Colorado bans sale of household items with toxic PFAS chemicals
A new Colorado law will ban the sale of various everyday items containing harmful PFAS chemicals, known as "forever chemicals," starting in 2026....
CBS News
Chemical companies challenge new US EPA water standards
A coalition of chemical and manufacturing groups has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency's new regulation requiring the...
The New York Times
Pacific nation bans single-use plastics to combat pollution
Vanuatu's government has banned certain single-use plastics, drastically reducing pollution in its waters and setting an example for environmental...
The Guardian
Plastic packaging bill defeated in New York legislature
A New York bill aimed at reducing plastic packaging waste was defeated after opponents warned it could empty grocery store shelves. James Bruggers...
Inside Climate News
Endocrine Disruptor News and Announcements
Microplastics found in penises could link to erectile dysfunction
Microplastics have been discovered in penises for the first time, prompting concerns about their potential role in erectile dysfunction. Damian...
Environmental factors significantly influence chronic health conditions
Environmental conditions experienced from early life impact long-term health, according to Dr. Rosalind J. Wright of the Icahn School of Medicine....
Undark
Opinion: Rising IVF use highlights deeper infertility issues
More couples are turning to in vitro fertilization to conceive, sparking debates about why fertility issues are becoming more prevalent. Patricia...
The Hill
The reality behind advanced plastic recycling promises
Chemical recycling, touted as a miracle solution for plastic waste, falls short of its claims due to inefficiencies and reliance on fossil fuels....
ProPublica
New Science
BPA in pet toys may increase dogs’ risk for obesity
A new study published in Chemosphere found that dog toys can release BPA, potentially posing a threat to dogs’ health. “Our findings suggest that...
EHN
Commentary: Plastic research needs independent scientists free of industry influence
I have been involved for almost 30 years in the health effects of plastics, especially the chemicals that are their basic ingredients. This article...
Research highlights health risks of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
New studies underscore the health hazards of endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics, advocating for stricter regulations to mitigate their...
Medscape
PFAS may reduce the effectiveness of cancer treatments
According to a new study published in Journal of Hazardous Materials, two types of PFAS - PFOS and its supposedly safer substitute 6:2 Cl-PFESA - may...
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