Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A rise in microplastic contamination in human brain tissue has been reported, with findings indicating an increase over recent years. Concerns about potential health impacts have been raised, as microplastics and nanoplastics have been detected in significant amounts. Research suggests that individuals with…

Opinion | I’ve Seen the World Our Trash Makes, and It’s Terrifying
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Opinion | I’ve Seen the World Our Trash Makes, and It’s Terrifying

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines It’s not just your old DVD player getting shipped to West Africa. Today’s waste trade is an opportunistic bonanza, an escape valve of environmental responsibility that profits off routing detritus of every conceivable variety to places that are in no position to take…

January Was Hottest January on Record, Scientists Report
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January Was Hottest January on Record, Scientists Report

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Even as much of the United States shivered under frigid conditions last month, the planet as a whole had its warmest January on record, scientists said on Thursday. The warmth came as something of a surprise to climate researchers. It occurred during La…

Trump Stocks E.P.A. With Oil, Gas and Chemical Lobbyists
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Trump Stocks E.P.A. With Oil, Gas and Chemical Lobbyists

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines President Trump is stocking the Environmental Protection Agency with officials who have served as lawyers and lobbyists for the oil and chemical industries, many of whom worked in his first administration to weaken climate and pollution protections. Lee Zeldin, Mr. Trump’s choice to…

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Fertilizer
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In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Fertilizer

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency has warned that “forever chemicals” present in sewage sludge that is used as fertilizer can pose human health risks, saying in a study on Tuesday that, in some cases, the risks could exceed the agency’s…

Hochul’s polluters pay bill could result in regressive costs for working families
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Hochul’s polluters pay bill could result in regressive costs for working families

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A New York Democratic bill aimed at charging oil and gas companies for pollution could result in regressive costs for working families in the state, energy and economic experts tell Fox News Digital. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed the Climate Change Superfund Act,…

Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

A recent study by researchers at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment has examined the water quality effects of a historic lithium mine in North Carolina, specifically near Kings Mountain. Conducted by a team led by Avner Vengosh, a Distinguished Professor of Environmental Quality, the study highlights the presence…

9 ways to reduce the risk of early-onset cancer: experts
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9 ways to reduce the risk of early-onset cancer: experts

Cancer may seem like an old person’s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. Recent research found that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses, for example, have…

Yellowstone tourists blamed for ruining park’s ‘Morning Glory’ thermal pool: ‘Thousands of coins’
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Yellowstone tourists blamed for ruining park’s ‘Morning Glory’ thermal pool: ‘Thousands of coins’

Tourists have ruined one of Yellowstone’s most gorgeous thermal pools — turning its once pristine blue waters into a mishmash of colors because of years of accumulated coins and trash, officials said. The Morning Glory Pool — perched near the famous “Old Faithful” geyser — was for years a must-see…