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09/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Latest research suggests that microplastics are wreaking havoc all the way up to the marine food web

Microplastics are so small that they may seem harmless, but they’re polluting oceans and poisoning marine life by the second. According to an article on The Revelator, microplastics can absorb chemicals, which is bad news for the birds, fish, seals, and even humans that unwittingly consume these pollutants. The author of the article said that […]

06/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

BPA alternative, bisphenol S, just as dangerous – even tiny concentrations of BPS can impair brain development

By now, most people are well aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A, or BPA, and it has become commonplace to see plastic goods boasting of being BPA-free on the label. As long as you stick to items that you’re sure don’t contain BPA, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about, right? Unfortunately, it looks […]

06/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Follow these simple tips to minimize your exposure to “obesogens” – everyday chemicals that make you fat

In the U.S., obesity is easily one of the nation’s biggest health problems. Approximately 40 percent of American adults are clinically obese, as are another 20 percent of children and teens – and that’s not including the number of people who are simply “overweight.” In late 2017, it was reported that obesity rates in America […]

05/31/2018 / By Janine Acero

Hazardous chemicals from decades-old plastic pollution is still contaminating freshwater lakes in Europe

The spread of plastic pollution and hazardous chemicals into the oceans is a well-known phenomenon that has been extensively studied. However, little is yet known about the impact these toxic chemicals have on bodies of freshwater. Now, the first-ever chemical analysis of one of western Europe’s largest bodies of freshwater revealed the presence of toxic chemicals from […]

05/15/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

With plastic pollution in the oceans at 16xs more than previously thought, is it even possible to clean it up?

There was a time when the sea was the go-to place for keeping the body clean and catching fresh fish free from harmful chemicals. Beach lovers didn’t think twice about swimming there because they knew it was perfectly safe, and good for their health besides. But recent figures show that those who hesitate to swim […]

04/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Common household chemicals: 13 toxins you should remove

You might think of air pollution as an exclusively outdoor problem, but indoor air pollutants are now an even bigger threat to your health. There are 13 sources of toxic chemicals found in your house that account for much of this pollution, according to a GreenMedInfo article, so replacing them will go a long way. […]

04/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Exposure to “safe” levels of BPA during pregnancy found to alter brain development, behavior

A new study provides an explanation for how exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can affect brain development and behavior of the unborn child later in life, even at levels lower than the regulated “safe” human exposure level. BPA is a widely used chemical in a variety of plastic products, such as water bottles, can […]

04/16/2018 / By Tracey Watson

BPA, found in plastic water bottles, linked to abnormal brain development in fetuses … Mothers BEWARE

For some time now, mothers have been made aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many types of containers, including baby bottles. BPA is used to harden plastics, prevent contamination of foods, and stop cans from rusting. In recent years, several studies have confirmed that BPA affects endocrine function (hormonal […]

03/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The once pristine European Arctic is now covered in plastic despite low human population; researchers concerned for wildlife, ecosystems

The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) reports that a worrisome amount of plastic waste is accumulating in the “once-pristine European Arctic.” An NPI study revealed that “plastic in all sizes” is now scattered all over the Norwegian Arctic and in the Svalbard islands, an archipelago situated between Norway’s mainland and the North Pole, one of the planet’s northernmost inhabited regions. […]

03/23/2018 / By David Williams

Our production of and dependence on plastic has multiplied exponentially over the last century

It is well-known that plastics are among the leading causes of pollution worldwide. Whether it be through water, land, or air, plastics can negatively affect people in all sorts of ways everywhere. Now a team of international scientists have put together a comprehensive report that goes deep into the matter, and shows exactly why – […]

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