Scientists are showing that we are sending tons of tiny plastic particles into our soils each year, potentially affecting crops and our health. … more
The study concludes that thermally damaged drinking water pipes can be sources of VOC leaching. … more
Lead contamination has long been recognized as a health hazard, particularly for the young. But a new study asserts that the extent of the problem is far bigger than previously thought, with one in three children worldwide – about 800 million in all – threatened by unacceptably high lead levels in their body. … more
The leading cause of occupational deaths for firefighters is cancer, killing two out of three firefighters who die in the line of duty. Plastic fuels much of the toxic smoke that threatens firefighter health. … more