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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

  • Easy ways to avoid everyday toxins

    Fri, Sep 14 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Help keep your family healthy by avoiding the germs and chemicals often found in public places, fresh produce and common products.

  • Motherhood inspires Jessica Alba to set up new Internet firm

    Tue, Sep 11 2012 at 12:51 AM

    The star says that becoming a mom compelled her to create The Honest Company devoted to nontoxic, environmentally-friendly products for families.

  • EWG releases Online Guide to Healthy Cleaning

    Sun, Sep 09 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Many household cleaning products contain toxins, including some that claim to be ‘green.’ The Environmental Working Group has an online guide that helps consumers find safer products.

  • Kids continuing to eat yummy-looking laundry detergent packs

    Thu, Sep 06 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Colorful, bite-sized and delicious-looking laundry detergent packs are also uber-convenient. However, reports of toddlers mistaking the capsules for candy, eating them and falling gravely ill continue to rise.

  • Vietnam Agent Orange victims get Scientology 'detox'

    Thu, Sep 06 2012 at 12:05 PM

    The 24 patients will receive 'the Hubbard method' treatment, which consists largely of saunas, exercise and vitamins.

  • Chemical use inflicts mounting bill on poor countries

    Wed, Sep 05 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Many countries lack safeguards for handling chemicals safely or disposing of them properly.

  • 5 reasons we should continue to eat organic produce

    Tue, Sep 04 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Despite recent reports, there are plenty of great reasons to choose produce with fewer pesticides (and better taste, and maybe even more health-promoting compounds).

  • Exposure to household chemical linked to early puberty

    Tue, Sep 04 2012 at 1:22 PM

    CDC study finds link between chemical found in many common household products and the early onset of puberty in young girls.

  • PFCs in nonstick cookware linked to baby weight

    Tue, Sep 04 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Researchers recommend that pregnant women avoid using non-stick pots and pans, and not heat microwave food in its packaging.

  • Tons of methane lurk beneath Antarctic ice

    Wed, Aug 29 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Studying the methane-releasing microbes along with the continent's geology, scientists estimated how much greenhouse gas could form under Antarctica.

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