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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.