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Toxins & Chemicals News

Toxins & Chemicals

 
Toxins and chemicals are a huge concern in the green movement due to their detriment to the environment. Humans and animals are often exposed to these harmful substances via non-organic food (on which pesticides are used), cosmetics, plastics, aluminum and many other sources. Toxins and chemicals are thought to cause health problems, pollution and other issues. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Toxins & Chemicals

  • New non-stick bottle coating gets the last drop of ketchup

    Wed, May 23 2012 at 1:48 PM

    LiquiGlide would line the inside of condiment containers so that nothing gets stuck in the bottle — but is it a good idea that this FDA-approved substance will come in contact with our food?

  • Chemical exposure influences rat behavior for generations

    Mon, May 21 2012 at 11:35 PM

    When pregnant rats are exposed to a common crop chemical, their descendants show more anxiety and stress than the offspring of unexposed peers.

  • Why I don't wear sunscreen

    Thu, May 17 2012 at 4:52 PM

    I don't like using lotion-based sunscreens, but I protect my skin in other ways.

  • Ants in your kitchen? Try Terro

    Mon, May 14 2012 at 1:54 PM

    After trying many natural remedies, including living in peaceful harmony, our food blogger finds a product that she’s comfortable with that keeps the ants away.

  • 1,500 children in Nigeria village suffer lead-poisoning

    Thu, May 10 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Children working in illegal gold mines have dispersed the lead to nearby communities due to soil contamination.

  • China probing claims of toxic cabbage

    Tue, May 08 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Formaldehyde is sprayed over cabbages to keep them fresh for both national and international travel.

  • Lead in your garden hose? Study finds high levels of toxic chemicals in gardening gear

    Mon, May 07 2012 at 8:00 AM

    HealthyStuff.org finds 'concerning' levels of chemicals such as BPA, lead, bromine and phthalates present in 70 percent of common gardening products tested for a new study.

  • Best water filters

    Thu, May 03 2012 at 2:58 PM

    We’ve got ideas for water filters to meet every need.

  • Group points finger at worst of the worst with Cleaners Hall of Shame list

    Thu, May 03 2012 at 2:55 PM

    In anticipation of the release of a comprehensive cleaning product safety database this fall, the Environmental Working Group publishes its Cleaners Hall of Shame list to spotlight all of the lowlights.

  • Pesticide exposure linked to brain changes

    Mon, Apr 30 2012 at 1:25 PM

    When pregnant women are exposed to a common pesticide, their children may experience changes in brain structure linked to lower intelligence.

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