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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

EPA proposes to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water contaminants list, responding to public health concerns.
Coffee
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Is Coffee Running Entrepreneurs Into the Ground?

Transparency and lab testing of coffee are crucial for performance-focused entrepreneurs, beyond just caffeine content.
fromNature
3 months ago

Tracing pollution in the lives of Arctic seabirds

High up in the Arctic Circle, Olivier Chastel begins his working day by scanning the horizon for polar bears, rifle at the ready. "In 25 years I've never had to use it, but you can't be too careful," he explains. There can't be many conservationists who go birdwatching while armed, but the danger to life from bears in Svalbard - the largest island of the Norwegian polar archipelago - is so high that it's a legal requirement.
Science
California
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Order to boil water before drinking in Malibu continues due to bridge construction delays

Residents in Malibu must boil water before use due to contamination risks after bridge construction disrupted the water supply.
Privacy professionals
fromstupidDOPE
11 months ago

Buying Safe Weed: How COAs Help You Avoid Mold, Pesticides, and Lies | stupidDOPE

The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is essential for verifying the safety and quality of cannabis products for consumers.
Public health
fromTruthout
11 months ago

Thousands of Water Systems Across US Have Dangerous Cancer-Causing Chemicals

Dangerous water contaminants affect millions across the U.S., exposing them to serious health risks through trihalomethanes found in drinking water.
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