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Hundreds of potentially toxic algae outbreaks have plagued water in 2021
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Despite EPA roadmap, Congress must tackle industrial ‘forever chemicals’ discharges
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Six tips to avoid phthalates after study highlights health harms, billion-dollar costs
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California lead pipeline replacements are welcome but lack vital health safeguards
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‘Forever chemicals’ contamination at Gulf of Mexico Defense Department sites threatens fish, residents
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New EWG framework overlays demographic data, cumulative cancer risk from tap water contamination
A new framework developed by EWG scientists will help U.S. state and federal efforts to improve drinking water quality and advance the priorities of environmental equity.
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Common food additives in Cap’n Crunch and Apple Jacks cereal may harm human health
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Study: Lead detected in more than half of U.S. kids under age 6
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EPA plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemical’ discharges omits thousands of potential polluters
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California proclaims October Children’s Environmental Health Month
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FAA will likely miss looming deadline for letting airports switch to PFAS-free foam
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Staying safe under the sun: How melanin levels can significantly affect skin cancer risk
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The Netflix of solar: Save more money on your utility bills with novel renewable power
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EPA’s plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemicals’ discharges falls short
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to regulate some industrial discharges of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into our drinking water falls short of what’s needed to turn off...
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PFAS news roundup
September 17: PFAS could cost taxpayers billions of dollars, manufacturing PFAS emits a potent greenhouse gas and more
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Toxic algae exposure leads to more than 300 emergency room visits in three years
Harmful algae blooms caused 321 emergency room visits between 2017 and 2019 for respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurologic and skin problems, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study says...
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Local fire departments need Congress’ help for switch to PFAS-free foam and gear
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Study: Certified organic packaged foods contain fewer ingredients linked to negative health effects
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Avoid potentially toxic algae during Labor Day weekend: Almost 400 outbreaks already in 2021
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‘Forever chemicals’ contamination at Defense Department sites threatens Great Lakes fish and residents
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