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Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Mental Health Disorders
Four studies published in Brain Medicine link the high levels of microplastics found in ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of depression, dementia, and other mental health issues, suggesting a potential causal relationship and prompting calls for further research and mitigation strategies.
Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Mental Health Disorders
Four studies published in Brain Medicine link the high levels of microplastics found in ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of depression, dementia, and other mental health issues, suggesting a potential causal relationship and prompting calls for further research and mitigation strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Louisiana Petrochemical Plant Shuts Down Amid Pollution, Financial Losses
Denka, a Japanese firm, indefinitely suspended its Louisiana petrochemical plant due to over \$109 million in losses last year, largely from the high cost of reducing toxic chloroprene emissions that posed unacceptable cancer risks to a predominantly Black community.
Louisiana Petrochemical Plant Shuts Down Amid Pollution, Financial Losses
Denka, a Japanese firm, indefinitely suspended its Louisiana petrochemical plant due to over \$109 million in losses last year, largely from the high cost of reducing toxic chloroprene emissions that posed unacceptable cancer risks to a predominantly Black community.
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44% Bias Score
Tampa Bay Air Quality Warning: 50,000+ Seniors Urged to Stay Indoors
The EPA forecasts unhealthy air quality for Tampa Bay on Tuesday, prompting warnings for 50,000+ seniors and others with respiratory issues to stay indoors due to dangerous levels of ozone and particulate pollution.
Tampa Bay Air Quality Warning: 50,000+ Seniors Urged to Stay Indoors
The EPA forecasts unhealthy air quality for Tampa Bay on Tuesday, prompting warnings for 50,000+ seniors and others with respiratory issues to stay indoors due to dangerous levels of ozone and particulate pollution.
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20% Bias Score
Paris Launches Carpool Lane on Périphérique with €135 Fines
Paris's périphérique now has a carpool lane, active since March 3rd, with €135 fines for solo drivers starting May 2nd, aiming to reduce pollution, but facing opposition.
Paris Launches Carpool Lane on Périphérique with €135 Fines
Paris's périphérique now has a carpool lane, active since March 3rd, with €135 fines for solo drivers starting May 2nd, aiming to reduce pollution, but facing opposition.
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44% Bias Score
Poland's Coal Phase-out: Belchatow Plant Closure and Energy Transition Challenges
Poland's Belchatow power plant, a major emitter in the EU, has drastically reduced pollution but will close as part of the country's energy transition away from coal, prompting adaptation challenges while meeting EU environmental regulations.
Poland's Coal Phase-out: Belchatow Plant Closure and Energy Transition Challenges
Poland's Belchatow power plant, a major emitter in the EU, has drastically reduced pollution but will close as part of the country's energy transition away from coal, prompting adaptation challenges while meeting EU environmental regulations.
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36% Bias Score
EU's Industrial Emissions Directive Cuts Pollution Costs by One-Third
The EU's revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) aims to reduce industrial pollution by mandating best available techniques, resulting in a one-third decrease in environmental and health costs from 2012-2021; a new innovation center in Seville will further drive progress towards 2050 carbon...
EU's Industrial Emissions Directive Cuts Pollution Costs by One-Third
The EU's revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) aims to reduce industrial pollution by mandating best available techniques, resulting in a one-third decrease in environmental and health costs from 2012-2021; a new innovation center in Seville will further drive progress towards 2050 carbon...
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44% Bias Score
Microplastics: A Hidden Driver of Climate Change
A new report reveals microplastics' previously underestimated impact on climate change, disrupting carbon cycles and potentially altering cloud formation, creating a vicious cycle with extreme weather events further increasing plastic pollution.
Microplastics: A Hidden Driver of Climate Change
A new report reveals microplastics' previously underestimated impact on climate change, disrupting carbon cycles and potentially altering cloud formation, creating a vicious cycle with extreme weather events further increasing plastic pollution.
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48% Bias Score
Ilva Plant Blast Furnace Seizure After Fire
A fire at Taranto's former Ilva steel plant's Altoforno 1 blast furnace, caused by a cooling system malfunction, led to a seizure by authorities, impacting production and potentially deterring investors amid EU environmental concerns.
Ilva Plant Blast Furnace Seizure After Fire
A fire at Taranto's former Ilva steel plant's Altoforno 1 blast furnace, caused by a cooling system malfunction, led to a seizure by authorities, impacting production and potentially deterring investors amid EU environmental concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Helmond Sues Chemours and Custom Powders for Illegal PFAS Discharge
The municipality of Helmond is filing a lawsuit against Chemours and Custom Powders for discharging thousands of kilos of the carcinogenic substance PFOA into the sewer system for at least 15 years, resulting in €10 million sanitation costs and endangering the health of residents and employees.
Helmond Sues Chemours and Custom Powders for Illegal PFAS Discharge
The municipality of Helmond is filing a lawsuit against Chemours and Custom Powders for discharging thousands of kilos of the carcinogenic substance PFOA into the sewer system for at least 15 years, resulting in €10 million sanitation costs and endangering the health of residents and employees.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Weakens Environmental Regulations
The Trump administration planned to weaken U.S. environmental regulations, potentially increasing pollution and harming public health, while simultaneously halting renewable energy projects and accelerating fossil fuel extraction, contradicting global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Trump Administration Weakens Environmental Regulations
The Trump administration planned to weaken U.S. environmental regulations, potentially increasing pollution and harming public health, while simultaneously halting renewable energy projects and accelerating fossil fuel extraction, contradicting global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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48% Bias Score
Clothing Waste: Consumers Return Synthetic Clothes to Retailers
Readers share their concerns about the environmental damage caused by synthetic clothing, suggesting solutions such as returning clothes to retailers, buying natural materials, and reducing consumption.
Clothing Waste: Consumers Return Synthetic Clothes to Retailers
Readers share their concerns about the environmental damage caused by synthetic clothing, suggesting solutions such as returning clothes to retailers, buying natural materials, and reducing consumption.
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40% Bias Score
EU Industrial Pollution Costs Drop by One-Third, IED 2.0 Aims for Further Reductions
The EU's 50,000 largest industrial plants, once responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of air and water pollutants, have seen a one-third decrease in environmental and health costs (2012-2021) due to policy-driven adoption of renewable energy and cleaner technologies, with the revis...
EU Industrial Pollution Costs Drop by One-Third, IED 2.0 Aims for Further Reductions
The EU's 50,000 largest industrial plants, once responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of air and water pollutants, have seen a one-third decrease in environmental and health costs (2012-2021) due to policy-driven adoption of renewable energy and cleaner technologies, with the revis...
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32% Bias Score
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