US environmental regulators propose labelling ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous substances \
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US environmental regulators propose labelling ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous substances

26-Aug-2022
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Friday that it is proposing the designation of two of the most common poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," as hazardous compounds under federal Superfund laws.
26-Aug-2022 World
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Study confirms lead-in-water causes adverse fetal health outcomes \
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Study confirms lead-in-water causes adverse fetal health outcomes

14-Jul-2022
Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): Health economics researchers have confirmed a causal relationship between lead-in-water and adverse fetal health outcomes. Although many studies have found a correlation between lead exposure and health, a causal link had been lacking in the literature until now.
14-Jul-2022 Science
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Biden terms US Supreme Court’s ruling in climate case ‘devastating decision’ \
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Biden terms US Supreme Court’s ruling in climate case ‘devastating decision’

01-Jul-2022
Washington [US], July 1 (ANI): US President Joe Biden termed the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA as 'another devastating decision' and said that he will not relent in using his lawful authorities to protect the public health and tackle the climate crisis.
01-Jul-2022 World
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U.S. issues new warnings on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water \
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U.S. issues new warnings on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

17-Jun-2022
The US Environmental Protection Agency released new warnings on forever chemicals. Read to know what they are and how they harm despite being at undetectably low levels. What are forever chemicals? On Wednesday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new warnings for synthetic pollutants in drinking water known as “forever chemicals”. They are harmful […]
17-Jun-2022 World
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Satellites detect California cow burps, a major methane source, from space \
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Satellites detect California cow burps, a major methane source, from space

02-May-2022
Satellites have detected methane emissions from belching cows at a California feedlot for the first time. Thereby, marking the first time emissions from cow livestock, a major component of agricultural methane, have been measured from space. In February, the environmental data firm GHGSat analyzed data from its satellites. It determined the methane source from a […]
02-May-2022 World
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US may release billions of genetically modified male mosquitoes \
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US may release billions of genetically modified male mosquitoes

30-Mar-2022
Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in Florida and California soon; thanks to the approval of Oxitec’s mosquito pilot programs by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Oxitec, a biotechnology company based in the UK, has created millions of genetically engineered mosquitos. It is to combat their natural disease-causing counterparts. According to reports, the […]
30-Mar-2022 World
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Rural air pollution might be as dangerous as urban: Study \
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Rural air pollution might be as dangerous as urban: Study

30-Jan-2022
Illinois [US], January 30 (ANI): As per a new research, it has emerged that chemical reactivity, seasonality and distribution of airborne particulate matter are critical metrics when considering air pollution's impact on human health.
30-Jan-2022 Health
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Air pollution in rural areas can be as threatening as urban: Research \
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Air pollution in rural areas can be as threatening as urban: Research

30-Jan-2022
Illinois [US], January 30 (ANI): The findings of a recent study have shown that when considering air pollution's impact on human health, chemical reactivity, seasonality and distribution of airborne particulate matter are critical metrics.
30-Jan-2022 Science
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Study finds rural air pollution might be as dangerous as urban \
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Study finds rural air pollution might be as dangerous as urban

28-Jan-2022
Illinois [US], January 28 (ANI): A new research shows that chemical reactivity, seasonality and distribution of airborne particulate matter are critical metrics when considering air pollution's impact on human health.
28-Jan-2022 Science
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Study finds living near oil, gas wells increases air pollution exposure \
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Study finds living near oil, gas wells increases air pollution exposure

17-Oct-2021
Washington [US], October 17 (ANI): Stanford researchers have observed higher levels of air pollutants within 2.5 miles of oil and gas wells, likely worsening negative health outcomes for residents.
17-Oct-2021 Health
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