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Your Guide to Reliable Science Resources on Chemical Health Risks
How to find and understand credible research on carcinogens and endocrine disrupting chemicals When you're trying to understand the health risks of chemicals in our environment, it can feel overwhelming to sift through countless websites, studies, and claims. How do...
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California Must Lead on the Hidden Threat of Microplastics
By Dr. Tracey Woodruff Science is sounding the alarm. Microplastics have been found in breast milk, placental tissue, and even in newborns’ first bowel movements—meaning exposure begins before birth and continues for life. Inside the body, microplastics act like...
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The Hidden Health Risks of Artificial Turf: What Every Parent and Community Should Know
At a Glance Bottom Line: Artificial turf fields contain hundreds of toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer and other health problems, with young girls and athletes at highest risk. As schools and communities increasingly choose artificial turf for its convenience and...
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Climate Change and Breast Cancer: Ask a Scientist
Climate-change-induced disasters can also wreak havoc on healthcare infrastructure and cause interruptions in cancer patients receiving radiation or other treatments, which impact cancer survival rates.Read More
Plastics and the PVC Spill: Ask a Scientist
Plastic is one of the most widely used substances in the world due to its low cost and versatility; unfortunately, it also harms humans and the environment. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), for example, is a highly toxic form of plastic that potentially harms people and the planet at every stage of its lifecycle.Read More
Plastic is one of the most widely used substances in the world due to its low cost and versatility; unfortunately, it also harms humans and the environment. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), for example, is a highly toxic form of plastic that potentially harms people and the planet at every stage of its lifecycle.Read More
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Air Pollution: Ask a Scientist
Did you know our indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air? Learn about the possible sources of indoor air pollution in your home and what to do about it. Read More
PFAS: Ask a Scientist
Ever wondered how nonstick pans or waterproof coatings work? The answer is PFAS. PFAS chemicals (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are useful because their strong carbon-fluorine bond—one of the strongest in chemistry—helps resist water and grease.Read More
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