#toxicchemicals — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #toxicchemicals, aggregated by home.social.
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HT @miki_lou
"Mikisew Cree’s own #health study confirms what the community has always known: the #oilsands are killing them. "
#BigOil #TarSands #Alberta #IndigenousPeoples #WaterisLife #environment #cdnpoli #ToxicChemicals
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HT @miki_lou
"Mikisew Cree’s own #health study confirms what the community has always known: the #oilsands are killing them. "
#BigOil #TarSands #Alberta #IndigenousPeoples #WaterisLife #environment #cdnpoli #ToxicChemicals
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HT @miki_lou
"Mikisew Cree’s own #health study confirms what the community has always known: the #oilsands are killing them. "
#BigOil #TarSands #Alberta #IndigenousPeoples #WaterisLife #environment #cdnpoli #ToxicChemicals
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HT @miki_lou
"Mikisew Cree’s own #health study confirms what the community has always known: the #oilsands are killing them. "
#BigOil #TarSands #Alberta #IndigenousPeoples #WaterisLife #environment #cdnpoli #ToxicChemicals
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HT @miki_lou
"Mikisew Cree’s own #health study confirms what the community has always known: the #oilsands are killing them. "
#BigOil #TarSands #Alberta #IndigenousPeoples #WaterisLife #environment #cdnpoli #ToxicChemicals
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Immersion in a hot toxic soup
From humans, wildlife and invertebrates: Simultaneous exposure of toxins and climate harms likely to cause reduced fertility
An " ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures."
"The chemicals are ubiquitous in consumer goods, so humans are often regularly exposed."
“There is enough evidence in both areas to act to reduce our impact on the planet...The solution to the systemic problems would involve reining in climate change and reducing the use of toxic chemicals." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/26/toxic-exposure-climate-crisis-study
#biodiversity #immersion #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #toxins #plastic #ForeverChemicals #pollution #WesternCountries #harm #ToxicChemicals #Pfas #organochlorines #pyrethroids #Phthalates #ConsumerGoods #ClimateHarms #habitability #HealthHazards -
Immersion in a hot toxic soup
From humans, wildlife and invertebrates: Simultaneous exposure of toxins and climate harms likely to cause reduced fertility
An " ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures."
"The chemicals are ubiquitous in consumer goods, so humans are often regularly exposed."
“There is enough evidence in both areas to act to reduce our impact on the planet...The solution to the systemic problems would involve reining in climate change and reducing the use of toxic chemicals." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/26/toxic-exposure-climate-crisis-study
#biodiversity #immersion #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #toxins #plastic #ForeverChemicals #pollution #WesternCountries #harm #ToxicChemicals #Pfas #organochlorines #pyrethroids #Phthalates #ConsumerGoods #ClimateHarms #habitability #HealthHazards -
Immersion in a hot toxic soup
From humans, wildlife and invertebrates: Simultaneous exposure of toxins and climate harms likely to cause reduced fertility
An " ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures."
"The chemicals are ubiquitous in consumer goods, so humans are often regularly exposed."
“There is enough evidence in both areas to act to reduce our impact on the planet...The solution to the systemic problems would involve reining in climate change and reducing the use of toxic chemicals." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/26/toxic-exposure-climate-crisis-study
#biodiversity #immersion #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #toxins #plastic #ForeverChemicals #pollution #WesternCountries #harm #ToxicChemicals #Pfas #organochlorines #pyrethroids #Phthalates #ConsumerGoods #ClimateHarms #habitability #HealthHazards -
Immersion in a hot toxic soup
From humans, wildlife and invertebrates: Simultaneous exposure of toxins and climate harms likely to cause reduced fertility
An " ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures."
"The chemicals are ubiquitous in consumer goods, so humans are often regularly exposed."
“There is enough evidence in both areas to act to reduce our impact on the planet...The solution to the systemic problems would involve reining in climate change and reducing the use of toxic chemicals." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/26/toxic-exposure-climate-crisis-study
#biodiversity #immersion #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #toxins #plastic #ForeverChemicals #pollution #WesternCountries #harm #ToxicChemicals #Pfas #organochlorines #pyrethroids #Phthalates #ConsumerGoods #ClimateHarms #habitability #HealthHazards -
Immersion in a hot toxic soup
From humans, wildlife and invertebrates: Simultaneous exposure of toxins and climate harms likely to cause reduced fertility
An " ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures."
"The chemicals are ubiquitous in consumer goods, so humans are often regularly exposed."
“There is enough evidence in both areas to act to reduce our impact on the planet...The solution to the systemic problems would involve reining in climate change and reducing the use of toxic chemicals." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/26/toxic-exposure-climate-crisis-study
#biodiversity #immersion #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #toxins #plastic #ForeverChemicals #pollution #WesternCountries #harm #ToxicChemicals #Pfas #organochlorines #pyrethroids #Phthalates #ConsumerGoods #ClimateHarms #habitability #HealthHazards -
Glyphosate on Trial: To Ban or Not Ban?
#Glyphosate #Roundup #Monsanto #Bayer #Pesticides #Farming #FoodSecurity #GlobalSouth #Business #Health #Environment #Microplastics #ToxicChemicals #CancerRisk #Sustainability #WaterCrisis #SoilHealth #Agriculture
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Glyphosate on Trial: To Ban or Not Ban?
#Glyphosate #Roundup #Monsanto #Bayer #Pesticides #Farming #FoodSecurity #GlobalSouth #Business #Health #Environment #Microplastics #ToxicChemicals #CancerRisk #Sustainability #WaterCrisis #SoilHealth #Agriculture
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Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays | Pollution | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/24/toxic-chemicals-eu-delays-pollution-reportI'd put money on it being due to BigBix interfering to block or at least delay these rules
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"Mikisew Cree’s own #health study confirms what the community has always known: the #oilsands are killing them. " https://indigenousinsider.substack.com/p/they-are-dying-and-canada-is-watching?r=9iuka&triedRedirect=true
#BigOil #tarSands #Alberta #IndigenousPeoples #waterisLife #environment #cdnpoli #toxicChemicals
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Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Nearly 40% of Non-Organic California Produce
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #FoodSafety #Pesticides #EWG #PublicHealth #Environment #OrganicFood #Agriculture #HealthRisks #CleanFood #ToxicChemicals #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming
https://the-14.com/forever-chemicals-detected-in-nearly-40-of-non-organic-california-produce/ -
Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Nearly 40% of Non-Organic California Produce
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #FoodSafety #Pesticides #EWG #PublicHealth #Environment #OrganicFood #Agriculture #HealthRisks #CleanFood #ToxicChemicals #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming
https://the-14.com/forever-chemicals-detected-in-nearly-40-of-non-organic-california-produce/ -
Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Nearly 40% of Non-Organic California Produce
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #FoodSafety #Pesticides #EWG #PublicHealth #Environment #OrganicFood #Agriculture #HealthRisks #CleanFood #ToxicChemicals #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming
https://the-14.com/forever-chemicals-detected-in-nearly-40-of-non-organic-california-produce/ -
Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Nearly 40% of Non-Organic California Produce
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #FoodSafety #Pesticides #EWG #PublicHealth #Environment #OrganicFood #Agriculture #HealthRisks #CleanFood #ToxicChemicals #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming
https://the-14.com/forever-chemicals-detected-in-nearly-40-of-non-organic-california-produce/ -
Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Nearly 40% of Non-Organic California Produce
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #FoodSafety #Pesticides #EWG #PublicHealth #Environment #OrganicFood #Agriculture #HealthRisks #CleanFood #ToxicChemicals #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming
https://the-14.com/forever-chemicals-detected-in-nearly-40-of-non-organic-california-produce/ -
Northwestern University: Can a smartphone tutorial improve environmental health literacy?. “A new study co-led by [Professor Phil] Brown, found a smartphone tutorial could help people better understand the amount of harmful chemicals found in their body and how to reduce their exposure to them.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/05/northwestern-university-can-a-smartphone-tutorial-improve-environmental-health-literacy/ -
Pesticide Company To Stop Producing Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Syngenta is facing several thousand lawsuits from people who say they developed Parkinson’s after exposure to paraquat. -
Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River
Residents who live on the San Jacinto River fear chemical releases and explosions from the vessels. -
Four types of chemicals doing great and expensive harm. Phase out would yield huge RoI. Lots of others causing unmonitored harm. Need regulating. All according to this report flagged in The Guardian today:
https://www.systemiq.earth/reports/invisible-ingredients/ -
Dr. #MuhammadIttefaq interviews Lyle Lewis, endangered species biologist, on his book "Racing to Extinction"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2R9ji3Y5bA
#polycrisis #EcosystemCollapse #fossilfuels #ScienceTalk #ecocide #environment #extinction #pollution #chemicals #IndusrtialChemicals #toxins #ToxicChemicals #plastics #microplastics #climatechange
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Breaking News – Paraquat: Paraquat herbicide should be banned because!!!
https://vaartha.com/telangana/paraquat-herbicide-should-be-banned/571863/
#BreakingNews #ParaquatBan #BanParaquat #HerbicideBan #ToxicChemicals #PesticideBan #HealthAlert #EnvironmentalSafety #StopParaquat #NoToParaquat #ParaquatRisks #FarmSafety #ProtectFarmers #ParkinsonsDisease #SafeFarming -
Breaking News – Paraquat: Paraquat herbicide should be banned because!!!
https://vaartha.com/telangana/paraquat-herbicide-should-be-banned/571863/
#BreakingNews #ParaquatBan #BanParaquat #HerbicideBan #ToxicChemicals #PesticideBan #HealthAlert #EnvironmentalSafety #StopParaquat #NoToParaquat #ParaquatRisks #FarmSafety #ProtectFarmers #ParkinsonsDisease #SafeFarming -
Breaking News – Paraquat: Paraquat herbicide should be banned because!!!
https://vaartha.com/telangana/paraquat-herbicide-should-be-banned/571863/
#BreakingNews #ParaquatBan #BanParaquat #HerbicideBan #ToxicChemicals #PesticideBan #HealthAlert #EnvironmentalSafety #StopParaquat #NoToParaquat #ParaquatRisks #FarmSafety #ProtectFarmers #ParkinsonsDisease #SafeFarming -
Environmental health expert Lindsay Dahl takes us on her journey from skeptic to activist, exposing the secret forces that keep toxic chemicals in our lives. Review--> #Bookthreads #BookSky #BookReview #CleaningHouse #DeyStreetBooks #BPAFree #ToxicChemicals #ARC #NetGalley #Bookstagram #Environment
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EPA Plan Would Weaken Safeguards Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products
Proposed changes are in line with suggestions from the National Association of Manufacturers’ “wishlist” sent to Trump. -
EPA Plan Would Weaken Safeguards Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products
Proposed changes are in line with suggestions from the National Association of Manufacturers’ “wishlist” sent to Trump. -
EPA Plan Would Weaken Safeguards Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products
Proposed changes are in line with suggestions from the National Association of Manufacturers’ “wishlist” sent to Trump. -
🚰 BREAKING: #EPA in shocking plot twist, decides clean drinking water is overrated. 🤦♂️ Who needs those pesky protections against toxic chemicals anyway? 💧 Well played, EPA, well played. 😜 #ThirstyForDanger
https://earthjustice.org/press/2025/epa-seeks-to-roll-back-pfas-drinking-water-rules-keeping-millions-exposed-to-toxic-forever-chemicals-in-tap-water #CleanWater #ToxicChemicals #ShockingNews #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalPolicy #HackerNews #ngated -
Toxic "forever chemicals" found in 95% of beers tested in the U.S.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250911073204.htm
#HackerNews #toxicchemicals #foreverchemicals #beer #safety #healthnews #environmentalissues
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#FYI #PaulBeckwith video lecture and literature review #fossilfuels #plastic #pollution #toxicity #toxicchemicals #health #planetaryboundaries
On "Novel Entities", chemical contaminants including plastics, toxic pollutants
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CW: Consultation on protections against toxins, UK
"This consultation will last for 8 weeks from 23 June 2025 until 18 August 2025. Responses must be received by 23:59 on 18 August 2025."
(see previous post for context)
https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/chemicals-legislative-reform-proposals/
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CW: Starmer & co keen to cut protections against toxins
"Want to import toxic chemicals into Britain with scant scrutiny? Labour says: go right ahead"
George Monbiot explains:
"Yes, these proposals might reduce costs for business. But the inevitable result is to transfer them to society. ...
"Many have paid with their lives, health, education or livelihoods for previous “bonfires of red tape”: through the Grenfell Tower disaster, filthy rivers, collapsing classrooms, consumer rip-offs and the 2008 financial crisis. But as long as these costs can be shifted off corporate and current government balance sheets, that is deemed a win for business and win for the Treasury."
& see next post for a consultation open at the moment.
#ToxicChemicals #law #UKLaw #UKPol #KeirStarmer #RachelReeves #LabourParty
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The US Environmental Protection Agency’s retreat from science endangers the health of people and the planet
#EPA #Environment #ScienceMatters #Pollution #PollutionCrisis #PublicHealth #ChemicalSafety #ClimateCrisis #ToxicChemicals #CleanAir #CleanWater
https://the-14.com/the-us-environmental-protection-agencys-retreat-from-science-endangers-the-health-of-people-and-the-planet/ -
https://phys.org/news/2025-06-species-microbe-human-gut-absorb.html
…bacterial species were introduced into the guts of mice to 'humanize' the mouse #microbiome, the #bacteria rapidly accumulated PFAS eaten by the mice, which were then excreted in feces.
…as the mice were exposed to increasing levels of PFAS, the #microbes worked harder, consistently removing the same percentage of the #toxicchemicals. Within minutes of exposure, the bacterial species tested soaked up between 25% and 74% of the #PFAS.
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Trump admin plans to undo standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'. #PFAS #ToxicChemicals #Environment
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Chemical exposure from ultra-#ProcessedFoods may contribute to health issues
Shannon Kelleher, May 16, 2025
"Toxic synthetic chemicals that migrate into ultra-processed foods from packaging, processing equipment and other sources may explain why these foods are so bad for our health, according to a new review article.
"In addition to the foods’ poor nutritional value, these chemicals represent an 'underappreciated and understudied' explanation for the link between ultra-processed foods and health problems such as obesity and other chronic diseases, the authors conclude in the article, published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine.
" 'The more (ultra-)processed a foodstuff, the greater its burden of synthetic chemicals generally is,; the authors wrote.
"Ultra-processed foods such as #candies, #HotDogs and #PackagedSoups are industrially made and contain many added ingredients not found in home kitchens, such as #stabilizers and added colors and flavors.
"Thousands of harmful substances including #bisphenols (such as #BPA), #phthalates, #microplastics (tiny plastic particles) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) can leach into industrially produced foods during production, as well as from containers in which the foods are stored and while heating them up before they are eaten, according to the article. Emerging research suggests that even the 'normal and intended use' of plastic materials that come into contact with foods along their journey to our plates can contaminate these products, the authors wrote.
"Research increasingly shows that some of the same synthetic chemicals found in ultra-processed foods, as well as drinking water and other sources, are prevalent in our bodies. About 98% of the US population has PFAS in their blood, while microplastics and even smaller plastic particles (nanoplastics) accumulate in 'just about every portion of your body…no organ is spared, really,' Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University, said during a May 15 webinar hosted by the group Beyond Plastics. Plastic particles have been found in everything from the placenta to the brain, lungs and heart, he said.
"In a 2024 study, Rajagopalan and colleagues found a link between microplastics in the arteries and risks for heart attacks and strokes.
" 'The particles looked quite nasty,' he said. 'They were jagged particles with sharp edges, very similar to cholesterol.' "
#ProcessedFood #PlasticFoodContainers #PlasticWrap #Preservatives #FoodSafety #ToxicChemicals #FoodIsLife #FoodDeserts #GrowYourOwn #CommunityGardens #EatFresh #DowChemical
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Chemical exposure from ultra-#ProcessedFoods may contribute to health issues
Shannon Kelleher, May 16, 2025
"Toxic synthetic chemicals that migrate into ultra-processed foods from packaging, processing equipment and other sources may explain why these foods are so bad for our health, according to a new review article.
"In addition to the foods’ poor nutritional value, these chemicals represent an 'underappreciated and understudied' explanation for the link between ultra-processed foods and health problems such as obesity and other chronic diseases, the authors conclude in the article, published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine.
" 'The more (ultra-)processed a foodstuff, the greater its burden of synthetic chemicals generally is,; the authors wrote.
"Ultra-processed foods such as #candies, #HotDogs and #PackagedSoups are industrially made and contain many added ingredients not found in home kitchens, such as #stabilizers and added colors and flavors.
"Thousands of harmful substances including #bisphenols (such as #BPA), #phthalates, #microplastics (tiny plastic particles) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) can leach into industrially produced foods during production, as well as from containers in which the foods are stored and while heating them up before they are eaten, according to the article. Emerging research suggests that even the 'normal and intended use' of plastic materials that come into contact with foods along their journey to our plates can contaminate these products, the authors wrote.
"Research increasingly shows that some of the same synthetic chemicals found in ultra-processed foods, as well as drinking water and other sources, are prevalent in our bodies. About 98% of the US population has PFAS in their blood, while microplastics and even smaller plastic particles (nanoplastics) accumulate in 'just about every portion of your body…no organ is spared, really,' Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University, said during a May 15 webinar hosted by the group Beyond Plastics. Plastic particles have been found in everything from the placenta to the brain, lungs and heart, he said.
"In a 2024 study, Rajagopalan and colleagues found a link between microplastics in the arteries and risks for heart attacks and strokes.
" 'The particles looked quite nasty,' he said. 'They were jagged particles with sharp edges, very similar to cholesterol.' "
#ProcessedFood #PlasticFoodContainers #PlasticWrap #Preservatives #FoodSafety #ToxicChemicals #FoodIsLife #FoodDeserts #GrowYourOwn #CommunityGardens #EatFresh #DowChemical
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Chemical exposure from ultra-#ProcessedFoods may contribute to health issues
Shannon Kelleher, May 16, 2025
"Toxic synthetic chemicals that migrate into ultra-processed foods from packaging, processing equipment and other sources may explain why these foods are so bad for our health, according to a new review article.
"In addition to the foods’ poor nutritional value, these chemicals represent an 'underappreciated and understudied' explanation for the link between ultra-processed foods and health problems such as obesity and other chronic diseases, the authors conclude in the article, published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine.
" 'The more (ultra-)processed a foodstuff, the greater its burden of synthetic chemicals generally is,; the authors wrote.
"Ultra-processed foods such as #candies, #HotDogs and #PackagedSoups are industrially made and contain many added ingredients not found in home kitchens, such as #stabilizers and added colors and flavors.
"Thousands of harmful substances including #bisphenols (such as #BPA), #phthalates, #microplastics (tiny plastic particles) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) can leach into industrially produced foods during production, as well as from containers in which the foods are stored and while heating them up before they are eaten, according to the article. Emerging research suggests that even the 'normal and intended use' of plastic materials that come into contact with foods along their journey to our plates can contaminate these products, the authors wrote.
"Research increasingly shows that some of the same synthetic chemicals found in ultra-processed foods, as well as drinking water and other sources, are prevalent in our bodies. About 98% of the US population has PFAS in their blood, while microplastics and even smaller plastic particles (nanoplastics) accumulate in 'just about every portion of your body…no organ is spared, really,' Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University, said during a May 15 webinar hosted by the group Beyond Plastics. Plastic particles have been found in everything from the placenta to the brain, lungs and heart, he said.
"In a 2024 study, Rajagopalan and colleagues found a link between microplastics in the arteries and risks for heart attacks and strokes.
" 'The particles looked quite nasty,' he said. 'They were jagged particles with sharp edges, very similar to cholesterol.' "
#ProcessedFood #PlasticFoodContainers #PlasticWrap #Preservatives #FoodSafety #ToxicChemicals #FoodIsLife #FoodDeserts #GrowYourOwn #CommunityGardens #EatFresh #DowChemical
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Chemical exposure from ultra-#ProcessedFoods may contribute to health issues
Shannon Kelleher, May 16, 2025
"Toxic synthetic chemicals that migrate into ultra-processed foods from packaging, processing equipment and other sources may explain why these foods are so bad for our health, according to a new review article.
"In addition to the foods’ poor nutritional value, these chemicals represent an 'underappreciated and understudied' explanation for the link between ultra-processed foods and health problems such as obesity and other chronic diseases, the authors conclude in the article, published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine.
" 'The more (ultra-)processed a foodstuff, the greater its burden of synthetic chemicals generally is,; the authors wrote.
"Ultra-processed foods such as #candies, #HotDogs and #PackagedSoups are industrially made and contain many added ingredients not found in home kitchens, such as #stabilizers and added colors and flavors.
"Thousands of harmful substances including #bisphenols (such as #BPA), #phthalates, #microplastics (tiny plastic particles) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) can leach into industrially produced foods during production, as well as from containers in which the foods are stored and while heating them up before they are eaten, according to the article. Emerging research suggests that even the 'normal and intended use' of plastic materials that come into contact with foods along their journey to our plates can contaminate these products, the authors wrote.
"Research increasingly shows that some of the same synthetic chemicals found in ultra-processed foods, as well as drinking water and other sources, are prevalent in our bodies. About 98% of the US population has PFAS in their blood, while microplastics and even smaller plastic particles (nanoplastics) accumulate in 'just about every portion of your body…no organ is spared, really,' Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University, said during a May 15 webinar hosted by the group Beyond Plastics. Plastic particles have been found in everything from the placenta to the brain, lungs and heart, he said.
"In a 2024 study, Rajagopalan and colleagues found a link between microplastics in the arteries and risks for heart attacks and strokes.
" 'The particles looked quite nasty,' he said. 'They were jagged particles with sharp edges, very similar to cholesterol.' "
#ProcessedFood #PlasticFoodContainers #PlasticWrap #Preservatives #FoodSafety #ToxicChemicals #FoodIsLife #FoodDeserts #GrowYourOwn #CommunityGardens #EatFresh #DowChemical
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Chemical exposure from ultra-#ProcessedFoods may contribute to health issues
Shannon Kelleher, May 16, 2025
"Toxic synthetic chemicals that migrate into ultra-processed foods from packaging, processing equipment and other sources may explain why these foods are so bad for our health, according to a new review article.
"In addition to the foods’ poor nutritional value, these chemicals represent an 'underappreciated and understudied' explanation for the link between ultra-processed foods and health problems such as obesity and other chronic diseases, the authors conclude in the article, published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine.
" 'The more (ultra-)processed a foodstuff, the greater its burden of synthetic chemicals generally is,; the authors wrote.
"Ultra-processed foods such as #candies, #HotDogs and #PackagedSoups are industrially made and contain many added ingredients not found in home kitchens, such as #stabilizers and added colors and flavors.
"Thousands of harmful substances including #bisphenols (such as #BPA), #phthalates, #microplastics (tiny plastic particles) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) can leach into industrially produced foods during production, as well as from containers in which the foods are stored and while heating them up before they are eaten, according to the article. Emerging research suggests that even the 'normal and intended use' of plastic materials that come into contact with foods along their journey to our plates can contaminate these products, the authors wrote.
"Research increasingly shows that some of the same synthetic chemicals found in ultra-processed foods, as well as drinking water and other sources, are prevalent in our bodies. About 98% of the US population has PFAS in their blood, while microplastics and even smaller plastic particles (nanoplastics) accumulate in 'just about every portion of your body…no organ is spared, really,' Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University, said during a May 15 webinar hosted by the group Beyond Plastics. Plastic particles have been found in everything from the placenta to the brain, lungs and heart, he said.
"In a 2024 study, Rajagopalan and colleagues found a link between microplastics in the arteries and risks for heart attacks and strokes.
" 'The particles looked quite nasty,' he said. 'They were jagged particles with sharp edges, very similar to cholesterol.' "
#ProcessedFood #PlasticFoodContainers #PlasticWrap #Preservatives #FoodSafety #ToxicChemicals #FoodIsLife #FoodDeserts #GrowYourOwn #CommunityGardens #EatFresh #DowChemical
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What's in that bright red fire retardant? No one will say, so we had it tested
#HackerNews #in #that #bright #red #fire #retardant? #No #one #will #say #so #we #had #it #tested
fireretardant #transparency #environmentaltesting #toxicchemicals #healthrisks
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High levels of #ToxicChemicals found in #BrunswickMaine airport hangar #sewers
#CitizenPFAS monitoring revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals in the sewer outfall of #Hangar6 in Brunswick, though a company hired to assess risk at the hangar said there is no leak of the toxic firefighting foams on the premises.
by Kristian Moravec, The Times Record
Posted February 4, 2025, Updated February 5"A citizens group’s testing revealed that sewer water flowing from Hangar 6 at Brunswick’s airport has high levels of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS.
"#FriendsOfMerrymeetingBay conducted testing on Nov. 26. The tests detected high levels of a particularly toxic #PFAS chemical compound known as #PFOS. The update comes the same day the owner of the hangar, the #MidcoastRegionalRedevelopmentAuthority, sent a letter to the town stating that tanks that stored the chemicals were not leaking."PFOS is a compound known to be harmful to human health and is found in high levels in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). Brunswick Executive Airport’s Hangar 4, which is owned by the Navy but operated by MRRA, dumped 1,450 gallons of AFFF concentrate mixed with 50,000 gallons of water on Aug. 19, 2024.
"The spill prompted ongoing cleanup and monitoring efforts as well as a push to get rid of the foam at the airport. Concern has grown around Hangar 6, which some have speculated is leaking harmful chemicals based on the testing data around the airport that Friends of Merrymeeting Bay has collected over the years. The sewage that flows out of Hangar 6, which is not treated for PFAS, ultimately flows into the #AndroscogginRiver."
Original article:
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/04/high-levels-of-toxic-chemicals-found-in-brunswick-airport-hangar-sewers/Archived version:
https://archive.md/LlHx1#CitizenScience #WaterIsLife #CascoBay #PFASContamination #BrunswickMaine #EnvironmentalDamage #ManMadeDisasters #WaterIsLife #PFAS #AndroscogginRiver #PFASContamination #AFFF #PFOS #PicnicPond #Site8Stream #MereBrook #MerriconeagStream #CascoBay #HarpswellCove #Wildlife #OceansAreLife #PFASPollution #BrunswickNavalAirStation #BrunswickStation #Maine #FirefightingFoam #OceansAreLife
