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A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell. An engineer share safety tips for the recovery.
Philadelphia’s tap water meets federal drinking water standards but falls far short of public health goals when it comes to cancer-causing chemicals.
While contamination in soil is real, the benefits of gardening outweigh it, and there are plenty of simple, affordable steps gardeners can take to protect themselves.
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.
Exposure to lead remains one of the leading environmental risk factors for early death and poor health globally.
Millions of Australians now have tattoos. Yet unlike other countries, we don’t have rules on what’s in the ink.
Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning amount.
Here’s what the investigators found and what it means for people who use protein powder.
Long before industry, our ancestors faced toxic metals, including lead. This exposure may have shaped the evolution of human intelligence.
To protect wildlife, pets, farmed animals and people, lead ammunition needs to be replaced by non-lead alternatives everywhere.
The ancient dream of turning lead into gold is now a reality – but it’s not quite what the alchemists might have hoped for.
A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.
The impact on people in the UK is probably similar. Unfortunately, no national data was collected, so we can’t be sure.
Lead can end up in cinnamon in a number of ways, but how much it contributes to blood lead levels in consumers depends on the amount of lead, as well as the frequency and amount of spice consumption.
Honeybees can act as a key ally in pollution monitoring efforts across Canada.
Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.
Nigeria must enforce its environmental laws to protect people living in the Niger Delta and their environment.
Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just 2 concerns about plastic pipes.
Wigs are popular fashion accessories for Nigerian women. However, many are laden with heavy metals and pesticides.
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