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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK politics

How the Ministry of Justice knowingly exposed hundreds to cancer-causing gas

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, ensuring access to quality reporting without paywalls.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Fears hundreds more inmates exposed to cancer-causing gas in UK prisons

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and prison safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

How the Ministry of Justice knowingly exposed hundreds to cancer-causing gas

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, ensuring access to quality reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fears hundreds more inmates exposed to cancer-causing gas in UK prisons

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and prison safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism funded by donations.
#air-pollution
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Act now to clean up air

Stricter regulations are required to address growing airborne pollution threats to lung health, especially from fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Thousands in two states told to stay indoors as air fills with toxins

Dangerous PM2.5 levels from wildfire smoke have made air unhealthy across Daytona Beach and Atlanta suburbs, posing immediate respiratory and cardiovascular risks to all residents.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Why reducing air pollution deaths isn't just about reducing air pollution

Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved approximately 1.7 million lives in 2019, with significant improvements in Europe and North America.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
3 years ago

We Asked Experts How to Eliminate Dust From Every Surface in Your Home-This Is What They Said

Proper dusting involves cleaning from top to bottom and addressing air vents to effectively eliminate dust and improve home health.
NYC parents
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Dyker Heights Parents Furious Over Asbestos Fears At P.S. 176 Playground

Parents at P.S. 176 are concerned about asbestos exposure due to construction, alleging health issues in students and demanding accountability.
Science
fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public - High Country News

Easing radiation standards threatens worker safety in the nuclear industry, according to a veteran who handled radioactive materials for decades.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Residents warned about smoke from scrap metal fire

Residents in south-east London are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to a significant fire at a scrap metal recycling yard.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

These Are the 2 Most Dangerous Home Cleaning Products to Have Around Kids, New Research Shows

Accidental home injuries from cleaning products are increasing among children, leading to significant emergency room visits in the U.S.
#air-quality
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Millions told to lock windows as toxic air spreads across US states

Toxic PM10- and PM2.5-laden air over a 150-mile area centered on El Paso produced hazardous AQI 290, prompting stay-indoors warnings.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Toxic air triggers 'Code Orange' alert for thousands

Code Orange air quality alert in parts of Pennsylvania warns elevated PM2.5 may be unhealthy for sensitive groups; avoid outdoor exertion, take protective measures.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Half a million Americans warned to lock windows as toxic air spreads

Air quality near the US southern border has reached dangerous levels, prompting warnings for over half a million residents.
Public health
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Stay indoors advisory issued in multiple states as toxins fill the air

Hazardous air quality due to PM2.5 pollution has prompted advisories for residents in parts of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and southern Arizona.
Public health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Urgent warning to thousands over lung-penetrating toxins in the air

Health warnings issued across US regions due to unhealthy air quality from PM2.5 particles, ozone, dust, and smoke from controlled burns and agricultural fires.
Cancer
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Urgent warning as scientists find cancer-causing gas leaking from HOBS

Gas stoves may emit dangerous levels of benzene, posing significant health risks, including cancer, even when not in use.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Work to get lead paint out of NJ homes faces funding cliff

Lead remediation efforts in New Jersey are at risk due to dwindling federal funds, despite significant progress made in recent years.
#carbon-monoxide
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Man Dies In Bernal Heights Home Following Potential Gas Leak Reports in the Area

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1 week ago
San Francisco

Man Dies In Bernal Heights Home Following Potential Gas Leak Reports in the Area

World news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Risks of Nuclear Power Plant Disasters Overlooked Amid Fears of Nuclear Weapons

The 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster revealed critical risks of civilian nuclear power that are often overlooked amid discussions of nuclear weapons proliferation.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Most landlords in trendy NYC nabe-turned-Superfund site refuse free testing - because of property values: pol

Only 26% of 1,000 properties in Brooklyn's Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site have undergone free EPA air testing for toxic contamination since 2022, with landlords avoiding testing due to property value concerns.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Trucker Awarded $20,000 for Hauling a Massive Amount of Nuclear Waste

Tommy Cash, a professional truck driver, has safely transported radioactive nuclear waste across the US for over 43 years, accumulating 3.5 million safe miles and winning Professional Driver of the Year.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
Health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Candle warning after experiment revealed cancer-causing emissions

Candles burning indoors, especially in poorly ventilated rooms, release chemicals linked to cancer and respiratory harm.
#pfas-forever-chemicals
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

PFAS found in most americans linked to rapid biological aging

Two forever chemicals, PFNA and PFOSA, accelerate biological aging, particularly in middle-aged men, suggesting newer PFAS alternatives pose significant health risks.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Boy at center of California hazmat probe: I'm just a kid trying to go home'

In a calm, thoughtful voice, he explained that though the equipment in his home lab was simple—including items such as a hot plate, scales and standard glassware found in a school science classroom—the experiment itself was more advanced. Fritz said the work focused on molecular structures used in pharmaceuticals and how they might be adapted to improve treatments for various diseases.
OMG science
#indoor-allergies
#carbon-monoxide-poisoning
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

FBI hazmat team descends on homemade science lab at luxury California house

A juvenile mixed unknown chemicals in a rented luxury home in Irvine, triggering a multiday FBI hazardous materials response with no identified public safety threat.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules are made public

The Department of Energy relaxed environmental and security requirements for experimental nuclear reactors to meet President Trump's deadline of deploying three reactors by July 4, 2025.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say

Governments must reduce air pollution through WHO guideline compliance to prevent cancer, with actions needed at EU, national, and local levels.
#mercury
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Huge Study Finds Living Near Nuclear Plants Linked With Cancer Deaths

Our study suggests that living near a [nuclear power plant] may carry a measurable cancer risk - one that lessens with distance. We recommend that more studies be done that address the issue of NPPs and health impacts, particularly at a time when nuclear power is being promoted as a clean solution to climate change.
Public health
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

EPA Repeals Regulations for Mercury and Toxic Air Pollutants From Power Plants

EPA repealed the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, removing stricter mercury and particulate limits and continuous monitoring requirements for coal and oil-fired power plants.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Warning after asbestos found' in children's play sand sold in UK

Hobbycraft withdrew children's play sand after a parent found traces of asbestos in several colored bottles, prompting voluntary removal and independent testing.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Exposure Assessment Platforms Signal a Shift in Focus

Exposure Assessment Platforms replace traditional Vulnerability Management by providing continuous, risk‑prioritized, cross‑layer visibility to reduce alert fatigue and address “dead‑end” exposures.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
2 months ago

12 people sickened by carbon monoxide exposure in Brooklyn, FDNY says

Twelve people were exposed to carbon monoxide in Brooklyn; eight were hospitalized and four refused medical attention.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Study Shows That Ski Techs Have Highest Levels of PFAS Exposure, Linked To Significant Negative Health Outcomes - SnowBrains

Ski technicians face significant long-term PFAS exposure and related health risks from high-performance fluorinated ski waxes used during hot waxing and scraping.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

7 Ways to Flu-Proof Your House

Simple home design changes—entrance handwashing stations, improved hygiene cues, and allergen-conscious interventions—reduce flu spread and also lower allergen impact.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Health Officials Work To Combat Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak | KQED

Local mushroom experts and enthusiasts have bemoaned the state's messaging around the poisonings as narrow and fear-based. Many would prefer to see an emphasis on education, rather than a prohibition on all foraging, and point out that touching, smelling and looking at mushrooms is safe. "There's a lot more nuance," said Debbie Viess, co-founder of the Bay Area Mycological Society. "It's much more important to steer people to places where they can educate themselves about the safety and the dangers of eating wild mushrooms."
US politics
fromCurbed
2 months ago

My Neighbor Has a Hoarding Problem and I'm Freaking Out About Mice

Living in New York City requires a constant negotiation between what we owe our neighbors and what our neighbors owe us. In an ideal world, you and your neighbor would have a mutual understanding about why it's good for everyone to keep a clean building, but if she is indeed hoarding then it's hard to imagine she's able to give you what she can't even give herself. This is a pickle.
NYC real estate
#hazardous-materials
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why your house is dustier than your neighbor's and the airflow mistake causing it - Silicon Canals

I was that person who only changed their HVAC filter when it looked like it had grown its own ecosystem. Richie Drew, Vice President of Operations at One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, puts it bluntly: "Dirty filters can reduce airflow, increase dust in your home and strain your heating system." Think about it this way: your HVAC filter is like the bouncer at an exclusive club, except instead of keeping out people without the right shoes, it's blocking dust particles from circulating through your home.
Remodel
US politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What repealing the endangerment finding' means for public health

Revoking the 2009 EPA endangerment finding removes legal basis to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, increasing emissions, health risks and fuel costs.
#wildfire-smoke
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Site of Elementary School Was Sprayed With Radioactive Fracking Waste, Worker Warns

Nearly 500 Texas elementary school children play on fields contaminated with tons of illegally dumped radioactive fracking waste that may cause severe bone damage.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons

Unsafe, cancer-causing radon gas has been detected above action levels in multiple UK prisons, prompting closures, investigations and legal claims.
US politics
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Nuclear safety rules quietly rewritten to favor AI

U.S. nuclear regulators secretly relaxed safety, security, and environmental rules to accelerate construction of small modular reactors backed by tech firms for AI power.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How mercury from coal plants can cost lives

A potent neurotoxin capable of causing lifelong damage to the lungs, brain, skin and other organs, mercury is strictly regulated worldwide. Children, in particular, can suffer severe developmental impairment when exposed. A trace element that occurs naturally in rocks such as limestone, as well as in coal and crude oil, mercury remains locked underground for millions of years, largely entering the ecological cycle through human activity.
Public health
US politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Loosening Radiation Rules Won't Help Us Get Nuclear Power Any Faster

Removing the linear no-threshold radiation model would relax protections and could increase health risks, especially for women and children, to accelerate nuclear energy deployment.
Environment
fromArchitectural Digest
3 months ago

Is Your Home Trying to Kill You?

Consumers increasingly adopt low-tox home practices—replacing cleaners, cookware, bedding, and furniture—to reduce exposure to VOCs, microplastics, and other household chemicals.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wood burning pollution leads to 8,600 premature US deaths a year, study finds

Residential wood burning causes an estimated 8,600 premature US deaths annually and contributes about 21% of wintertime particulate pollution despite only 10% of homes burning wood.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

EPA rule sparks air quality concerns, cancer survival breaks record, NASA carries out first-ever ISS medical evacuation

The EPA's new rule changes how certain air-pollutant health impacts are counted, likely increasing pollution and worsening public health outcomes.
#pm25
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The locations in your home riddled with toxic mould

Childhood exposure to household mould reduces lung function into adulthood and causes lasting respiratory harm.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Neutralizing Mold and Mildew Odors After Water Damage - Social Media Explorer

Persistent mold and mildew odors often linger long after water damage occurs, and odor-control products such as AqueLyst SpillMaster are designed to address these smells without relying on harsh chemicals. Addressing these odors without introducing harsh chemicals remains a challenge for many property owners and facility managers. AqueLyst, a brand focused on advanced odor elimination, offers a science-backed solution. Unlike conventional products that simply mask smells, AqueLyst uses molecular-level neutralization to target and eliminate the source of unwanted odors.
Environment
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The EPA will no longer calculate the lives saved thanks to air pollution restrictions

EPA will stop monetizing health impacts in air-pollution cost-benefit analyses and instead prioritize assessing compliance costs to industry for PM2.5 and ozone rules.
Environment
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Sorry, the EPA No Longer Cares About Your Health

The EPA plans to stop counting health benefits from reducing fine particulate matter and ozone, enabling weaker pollution limits and likely creating dirtier air while lowering industry costs.
Public health
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Could Your Home Have Lead Paint? This Map Aims to Help NYC Tenants Gauge Risk

Buildings built before 1960 in New York City are presumed to contain lead paint, and testing plus a lookup tool help identify potential lead hazards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wood burners may treble children's exposure to pollution in homes, study finds

One thing that stood out was the home environment. This was the largest contributor to children's daily particle pollution exposure more than school or commuting. This was mainly due to indoor sources such as wood burning and indoor smoking. Short peaks in particle pollution were linked to home cooking and secondhand tobacco smoke. Home heating with a fire or stove was linked to longer exposures. In some cases, these persisted overnight in children's bedrooms as fires remained lit or smouldering with poor ventilation.
Public health
Public health
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

This popular kitchen countertop could cause life-threatening lung disease, experts warn - Silicon Canals

Engineered quartz countertops release extremely high silica dust during fabrication, causing widespread silicosis among workers and creating an urgent occupational health crisis.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked

Lead contamination from leaded gasoline and industrial smelting caused widespread human exposure; scientific hair analysis and health findings drove the rapid phase-out of leaded gasoline.
Public health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Just because you did it before and didn't die, doesn't mean you won't next time' - frontline doctor's 'chroming' warning as hospitalisations rise

More children are inhaling toxic chemical fumes like aerosol deodorants and hairspray due to social-media 'chroming' challenges, posing potentially lethal risks.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Chance to Learn What Urban Fire Does to the Body

Los Angeles urban wildfires prompted rapid, extensive scientific monitoring and long-term health studies to assess environmental contamination and mental and physical impacts after urban destruction.
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