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Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
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60% Bias Score
Airborne Microplastics Linked to Serious Health Risks: UCSF Study
A University of California, San Francisco, review of 3,000 studies shows a suspected link between airborne microplastics—primarily from tire wear and waste—and various health problems, including infertility, colon and lung cancer, and respiratory issues, urging immediate regulatory action.
Airborne Microplastics Linked to Serious Health Risks: UCSF Study
A University of California, San Francisco, review of 3,000 studies shows a suspected link between airborne microplastics—primarily from tire wear and waste—and various health problems, including infertility, colon and lung cancer, and respiratory issues, urging immediate regulatory action.
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48% Bias Score
EU Agency Recommends Ban on Widely Used Flame Retardants
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommends restricting aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) due to their toxicity, persistence in the environment, and accumulation in living organisms; the recommendation follows concerns over similar 'forever chemicals' and anticipates a sweeping ban, p...
EU Agency Recommends Ban on Widely Used Flame Retardants
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommends restricting aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) due to their toxicity, persistence in the environment, and accumulation in living organisms; the recommendation follows concerns over similar 'forever chemicals' and anticipates a sweeping ban, p...
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44% Bias Score
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countries—Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealand—met WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countries—Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealand—met WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
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40% Bias Score
French Court Rejects Claim for Pesticide-Related Child Death
The Rennes Court of Appeal rejected a claim by the Marivain family for compensation related to their 11-year-old daughter's death from leukemia, linked to her mother's prenatal pesticide exposure, despite the FIVP's recognition of the causal link and prior compensation to the parents for moral damag...
French Court Rejects Claim for Pesticide-Related Child Death
The Rennes Court of Appeal rejected a claim by the Marivain family for compensation related to their 11-year-old daughter's death from leukemia, linked to her mother's prenatal pesticide exposure, despite the FIVP's recognition of the causal link and prior compensation to the parents for moral damag...
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52% Bias Score
Red Air Pollution Alert Triggered in France's Arve Valley
A red alert for fine particle pollution was declared in France's Arve Valley on December 29th due to severe fog trapping pollutants. Restrictions on wood burning, vehicle traffic (heavy vehicles needing Crit'Air 0-4), and industrial emissions were implemented to combat PM10 pollution, a common issue...
Red Air Pollution Alert Triggered in France's Arve Valley
A red alert for fine particle pollution was declared in France's Arve Valley on December 29th due to severe fog trapping pollutants. Restrictions on wood burning, vehicle traffic (heavy vehicles needing Crit'Air 0-4), and industrial emissions were implemented to combat PM10 pollution, a common issue...
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24% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
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24% Bias Score
"NSW Delays PFAS Site Investigations, Raising Public Health Concerns"
"Fire and Rescue NSW has yet to investigate more than 500 of 600 sites flagged as potentially contaminated with PFAS, cancer-causing chemicals, despite many being near schools and daycares. Concerns over secrecy in regional water testing have also arisen."
"NSW Delays PFAS Site Investigations, Raising Public Health Concerns"
"Fire and Rescue NSW has yet to investigate more than 500 of 600 sites flagged as potentially contaminated with PFAS, cancer-causing chemicals, despite many being near schools and daycares. Concerns over secrecy in regional water testing have also arisen."
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48% Bias Score
Candle Emissions: Health Risks and Regulatory Gaps
Burning candles, especially those made from paraffin wax, releases harmful VOCs like toluene and benzene, potentially causing health problems; however, research is limited and regulations are lacking.
Candle Emissions: Health Risks and Regulatory Gaps
Burning candles, especially those made from paraffin wax, releases harmful VOCs like toluene and benzene, potentially causing health problems; however, research is limited and regulations are lacking.
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52% Bias Score
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