10 h. ago Warning UK rivers are ‘toxic chemical soup’ as all now plagued by sewage

Sewage spilled into our rivers 513,234 times last year for more than 4 million hours

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56 h. ago RFK Jr claims US is behind sinister program once mocked as conspiracy theory... and vows to end it

Robert F Kennedy Jr voiced his condemnation of an alleged program accused of spraying toxic chemicals from airliners all around the world - and may soon be part of a plan to dim the sun .

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5 d. ago Inside America's 'human sacrifice zone' where cancer is killing thousands and locals are terrified

We spoke to scared residents and upon our reporter's return, she suffered breathing difficulties doctors said could have been brought on by exposure to toxic chemicals.

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9 d. ago Wearing outdoor shoes inside is unhygienic. Here’s the proof

Outdoor shoes carry bacteria, allergens and toxic chemicals – many of which are linked to serious health concerns, Manal Mohammed writes

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1 week ago ‘It’s not enough’: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call for tighter social media controls for children

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a warning against social media harms

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1 week ago Mystery as major US city is hit by public health emergency with toxic chemicals filling the air

A mysterious air quality emergency has broken out in Chicago , as the city has been blanketed with toxic chemicals Wednesday.

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1 week ago Shock study reveals store cupboard favourite is laced with alarming amounts of toxic 'plasticisers', possible cancer cause

Scientists have exposed the common foods most likely to be teeming with worrying levels of toxic chemicals that have been linked to Alzheimer's and cancer.

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2 w. ago Fears that UK military bases may be leaking toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into drinking water

Bases in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire face MoD investigation over possible leaching of dangerous PFAS into environmentThree UK military bases have been marked for investigation over fears they may be leaking toxic “forever chemicals” into drinking water sources and important environmental sites.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will investigate RAF Marham in Norfolk, RM Chivenor in Devon and AAC Middle Wallop in Hampshire after concerns they may be leaching toxic PFAS chemicals into their surroundings. The sites were identified using a new PFAS risk screening tool developed by the Environment Agency (EA) designed to locate and prioritise pollution threats. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Banish dandelions in your garden and lawn quickly so they 'won't grow back'

Dandelions are a common weed that can be tricky to get rid of - but there are some effective methods of removal that don't involve using dangerous and toxic chemicals

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2 w. ago In East Palestine derailment trial, railroad and chemical maker agree on who pays residents

Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned

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2 w. ago 'Dissolve' garden moss overnight with a £1.40 kitchen cupboard staple, say experts

There's no need for chemicals as moss can be banished with a less toxic ingredient you might already have at home

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3 w. ago Calls for tighter controls on toxic 'forever' chemicals found in everything from non

Now so-called 'forever' chemicals - which can take thousands of years to degrade - are being investigated after sparking concerns that the UK's regulation of the toxic elements is too lax.

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3 w. ago ‘Toxic cocktail’: almost 200 pesticides found in European homes

More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to serious illnesses including cancer, study showsAlmost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around Europe, as scientists say regulators need to take “toxic cocktails” of chemicals into account when banning or restricting the use of pesticides.Scientists say their research supports the idea that regulators should assess the risks posed by pesticides when they react with other chemicals, as well as individually. They say this should apply to substances already in use, as well as those yet to be approved. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes

More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruptionAlmost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around Europe, as scientists say regulators need to take “toxic cocktails” of chemicals into account when banning or restricting the use of pesticides.Scientists say their research supports the idea that regulators should assess the risks posed by pesticides when they react with other chemicals, as well as individually. They say this should apply to substances already in use, as well as those yet to be approved. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago US cites Georgia firm after chemical cloud disrupted life in Atlanta's suburbs

Federal authorities have found that a Georgia company improperly stored hazardous chemicals before a fire southeast of Atlanta last year that produced a toxic chemical cloud over the area

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4 w. ago Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’

EPA bids to change chemical risk evaluations, which could expose public to higher levels of PFAS and other pollutantsThe Trump administration is quietly carrying out a plan that aims to kill hundreds of bans on highly toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” and other dangerous compounds in consumer goods.The bans, largely at the state level, touch most facets of daily life, prohibiting everything from bisphenol in children’s products to mercury in personal care products to PFAS in food packaging and clothing. Continue reading...

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last month Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene

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