Breast Cancer Risks Could Increase With Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure: Study
Black and Latina women were found to have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, potentially due to environmental factors, rather than genetic predispositions.
Tag Archives: Pollution
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EPA Calls for More Reporting of Environmental Releases of PFAS Chemicals
Federal regulators are adding 16 additional “forever chemicals” to the U.S. Toxics Release Inventory, amid continuing concerns over PFAS water contamination.
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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against EPA Over Gas Powerplant Air Pollution
EPA has not updated emission limits for new gas power plants in 16 years, exposing individuals living in surrounding areas to unnecessary levels of air pollution and a risk of health side effects
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CDC issues New Guidelines on Analyzing Cancer Clusters With Environmental Cause
New guidelines step away from heavy reliance on statistical significance and focuses more on rapid detection of cancer clusters
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Baltimore City Files Lawsuit Over Cigarette Butt Litter Against Tobacco Companies
The city spends $5.3 million a year on cleaning up cigarette butt litter.
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Studies Warn of Widespread and Rising Death Rates Linked to Pollution in the U.S. and Worldwide
The report found increases in toxic chemicals used in paints, toys and cosmetics which are contributing to the pollution and rising death rates.
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Microplastics and Polystyrene Pollution May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance: Study
Many microplastics also contain and release PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to numerous adverse health effects.
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Living Around Toxic Superfund Sites Reduces Life Expectancy, Especially Among Poor: Study
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Chemical Manufacturer Prevents Independent Research For PFAS Contamination in Water, Soil: Report
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U.N. Report Warns Of Worsening Global Chemical Pollution
