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New research shows there are dangerous pollutants in soil and eggs of domestic backyard chicken coops in Paris region.

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EU member states failed to approve the 10-year extension for glyphosate use on Friday

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EU countries fail to agree on 10-year extension for glyphosate use

EU member states have failed to agree on the European Commission's proposed 10-year renewal for the use of glyphosate, a controversial chemical substance used in herbicides.

13/10/2023

Glyphosate has been used in farming products for years

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Brussels backs 10-year extension for EU glyphosate use

The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that it will recommend re-approving the use of glyphosate in the EU for 10 years.

20/09/2023

A water researcher pours a sample into a glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the US Environmental Protection Agency.

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Significant ‘forever chemicals’ exposure found in women with cancer

A new study linked long-lasting chemicals such as PFAS and BPA to certain hormone-related cancers in women.

18/09/2023

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Europeans exposed to 'unacceptably high' levels of chemical BPA

Exposure to the synthetic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) exceeds acceptable health safety levels, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing said.

14/09/2023

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Drinking water across the US was found to be contaminated with PFAS.

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Millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS

Hundreds of communities across the US were found to have drinking water contaminated with dangerous levels of PFAS.

18/08/2023

Roundup's list of ingredients, including Glyphosate, is seen on a bottle set for sale in a store in Manhattan, New York City.

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EU agency sees no major reason to block controversial weedkiller

European Food Safety Agency experts concluded there would not be a concern for consumers

06/07/2023

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Uzbekistan’s ambition to become global chemicals giant in full flow

Uzbekistan’s expansion into a major global player in chemicals and gas is one step closer to fruition.

30/06/2023

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French company accused of releasing 'forever chemicals' near Lyon

Local residents blame French chemical giant Arkema for contaminating the environment around its plant near Lyon.

28/06/2023

Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ could be contributing to obesity.

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Forever chemicals could contribute to obesity, research reveals

Obesity is not only caused by diet and lack of exercise - forever chemicals may also play a part, Danish research shows.

20/04/2023

"Forever chemicals" known as PFAS may slash women’s chances of getting pregnant by up to 40 per cent, a new study suggests.

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Can’t get pregnant? 'Forever chemicals' in your home may be to blame

A new study links PFAS - “forever chemicals” found everywhere from cookware to toilet paper and period products - to lower fertility in women.

24/03/2023

EPA drinking water and PFAS research in Cincinnati, 16 February 2023.

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Safe drinking water: US proposes ‘historic’ limits on PFAS

Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ could soon be limited in US drinking water under historic new bill.

15/03/2023

Concerned residents attended a town hall meeting held by activist Erin Brockovich after a toxic freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Ohio train disaster: Concerns linger as toxic waste is disposed of

Famous lawyer Erin Brokovich led a town hall meeting for concerned residents on Friday.

27/02/2023

An investigation has revealed the ‘frightening’ scale of forever chemical pollution in Europe

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‘Frightening’ scale of Europe's forever chemical pollution revealed

An investigation has revealed that 17,000 European sites are contaminated with these persistent manmade substances.

24/02/2023

Could chemical pollution be increasing average penis length?

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Chemical pollution could be increasing average penis length

They say that every cloud has a silver lining. While pollution is a life threatening problem in many places, for some this could be an upside.

21/02/2023

Rainbow clouds captured by Icelandic photographer Jónína G. Óskarsdóttir on 22 January 2023.

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The dark side of the Arctic's ethereal rainbow clouds

This rare phenomenon may look pretty but it has worrying implications for the climate.

10/02/2023

According to researchers at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, rockets ‘punching’ through the stratosphere could contribute to ozone depletion.

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Could rocket launches reopen the ozone hole?

According to researchers at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, rockets ‘punching’ through the stratosphere could contribute to ozone depletion.

06/02/2023

Forever chemicals are everywhere. Here’s what we can do to fix the problem.

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Magnets, lawsuits, and protest: Here’s how we beat forever chemicals

The list of health problems caused by forever chemicals is long - and the list of places they are found is longer. Here's how we beat them.

06/02/2023

Eating one fish in a year is the same as ingesting water with PFOS at 48 parts per trillion for one month, researchers have warned..

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The fish species you should avoid to dodge ‘forever chemicals'

Dangerous forever chemicals have been linked to increased risk of cancer and reproductive problems. If you want to avoid them, you might want to steer clear of freshwater fish.

17/01/2023

Forever chemicals - also known as PFAS, or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - are used in everything from cosmetics to kitchenware.

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Ditch forever chemicals, investors worth €8 trillion tell companies

As the threat of litigation increases, investors worth trillions of euros have urged chemical companies to phase out ‘forever chemicals.’

01/12/2022

A damning Greenpeace report has alleged that multiple Shein products breach the EU's chemical regulations.

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SHEIN’s clothes contain ‘hazardous chemicals,’ Greenpeace claim

Environmental campaign group Greenpeace have accused fashion giant SHIEN of breaching EU chemical laws.

25/11/2022