A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.
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Your body likely contains an accumulation of various PFAS types, making it difficult to trace them to their sources.
A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer sold as Roundup, could affect broader consumer-protection efforts.
Until now, UK regulation has focused on just a few well-studied Pfas, mainly through drinking water standards.
A recent survey of environmental toxicologists has revealed that they believe that chemical pollution can and is affecting the health of humans and wildlife.
From detecting pollutants to assessing health risks, the US EPA’s Office of Research and Development has long ensured that environmental decisions are grounded in credible, cutting-edge science.
Man-made chemical disrupt the activities of most human genes. What effect does this have on human health and how should regulators respond?
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Professor of Law and Associate Dean for International Affairs, Wake Forest University
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Associate Professor, Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, Coventry University
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Professor of Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University