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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

  • 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.

  • China shuts Coke plant after chlorine reports

    Mon, Apr 30 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Coca-Cola spokesman says the temporary production suspension was unrelated to food safety or chlorine levels and arose from other issues found by the government inspection.

  • Watch: A mom and a scientist talk toxins and babies

    Fri, Apr 27 2012 at 8:00 AM

    How does atrazine, a popular pesticide and estrogen-mimicking chemical, affect a growing baby? Watch this video to find out.

  • Tide detergent found to contain high levels of carcinogenic contaminant

    Wed, Apr 25 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Move over phthalates ... there's a new controversial household chemical in town. Its name? 1,4-dioxane and it's become the new focal point in the battle to rid laundry detergents of potentially harmful ingredients.

  • 5 surprising everyday things that are toxic

    Tue, Apr 24 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Creepy chemicals are becoming so persistent that even items labeled 'nontoxic' and 'all-natural' can harbor harmful compounds.

  • Glowing fish reveal secrets of pollution

    Tue, Apr 24 2012 at 1:48 PM

    From paints to plastics, certain chemicals trigger the fish to glow green, helping scientists understand how pollution affects both animal and human health.

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