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Decontamination of landfill waste leads to increase in toxic chemicals, says study
Exclusive: Researchers find treatment plants designed to clean up leachate liquid waste boost levels of banned PFAS. Processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill waste before it ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Chemical identified in drinking water likely to be in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists think it might be toxic but do not yet know.Top stories - NBC News - 3 hours ago -
Personal care product use during pregnancy, lactation may increase exposure to ‘forever chemicals’: Study
The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of "forever chemicals" in both blood plasma and breast milk, a new study has found. While ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
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Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says
Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
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Ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks in Albania, where it will be checked
A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste has been allowed to dock at Albania’s main port, where its cargo was being unloaded for inspectionWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows
Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
New study shows an increase in heavy drinkers
A new study finds the United States has more heavy drinkers than it did a few years ago before the pandemic began. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why and what to know ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Toxic contamination of Southern California’s coast lives on decades later: Study
Toxic pesticides dumped off Southern California's coast decades ago are staying put — deep in adjacent ocean sediments and in the fish that reside in these habitats, a new study has found. Current ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Extreme weather is ramping up toxic nitrate pollution in groundwater: Study
Climate-driven extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and intense precipitation, may be accelerating the pace at which toxic nitrates are polluting groundwater, a recent study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Albania stops a ship suspected of harboring massive amounts of toxic waste from docking
Albanian officials say they prevented a ship suspected of transferring a huge amount of hazardous waste from docking at Tirana’s main portWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
A ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks at a port in Albania to have its cargo inspected
A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste has been allowed to dock at Albania’s main port, where its cargo was being unloaded for inspectionHealth - ABC News - November 8 -
Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says
Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says. The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Ozempic can lead to muscle mass loss: Study
Recent studies have found that Ozempic could lead to more muscle mass loss than traditional weight loss methods.Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Warren: Musk, Ramaswamy co-leading government waste office 'seems REALLY efficient'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joked Thursday about President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-leads of his new government efficiency panel. “The Office of ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Hundreds of cosmetic goods contain toxic substances, says EU agency
Many retail goods contained ‘forever chemicals’ that are harmful to humans and the environment, according to reportWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Kerby Joseph's 27-yard pick-six helps Lions increase lead
It was Jordan Love's 10th interception of the season. He has thrown at least one in all seven games this season.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says
The leader of the long-running study said that the drugs did not improve mental health in children with gender distress and that the finding might be weaponized by opponents of the care.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study
Researchers say findings differ from previous theories that words are understood one by one. Whether it is news headlines or WhatsApp messages, modern humans are inundated with short pieces of ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study
Researchers found 38,000 fewer people – 10 times number of murders – would have died if atmosphere was not clogged with greenhouse pollutants. Climate breakdown caused more than half of the 68,000 ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says
Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says
Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan. Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says
Resolution would move Iran-backed Hizbollah troops north of the Litani river and create multinational task forceWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out
Many of the regulars at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, say they won’t let rising pollution levels deter their daily visitsWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam
Consumption of world’s wealthiest people also making it increasingly difficult to limit global heating to 1.5C. The high carbon emissions of the world’s richest 1% are worsening hunger, poverty and ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
French say ‘non’ for longer as data shows increase in age to lose virginity
Figures also reveal both men and women having less sex – but number of partners over lifetime increasing. The French have a certain reputation when it comes to the vie d’amour . But the latest ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Lead poisoning costs world's children 765 million IQ points a year: Study
Low-level lead poisoning remains pervasive in the U.S. and world populations despite decades of efforts to end the use of lead in infrastructure, according to a study by researchers at Columbia ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
FDA investigating 'forever chemicals' in seafood
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of "forever chemicals" in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Hospitality bosses warn Reeves’ UK tax increases will lead to ‘drastic’ job cuts
More than 200 sign letter to chancellor saying rises in national insurance contributions will cause business closuresBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
A Review of 7,000 Studies Says You Should Be Worried About Microplastics. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure
A review of two decades of research found microplastics are literally everywhere. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do about it today.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Will teens save the movies? Here's what a surprising new study says about youth and Hollywood
A new UCLA study found that teenagers would prefer to go see a movie on opening weekend above all other forms of entertainment, including sports.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Adding five minutes exercise a day can help lower blood pressure, study says
Researchers say choosing to climb stairs or cycle to the shops is enough to have a positive effect. Doing just five extra minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure, a study ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
More than an hour of exercise a week may help with ‘baby blues’, says study
Moderate exercise such as brisk walking may almost halve new mothers’ risk of major depression, analysis suggests. Doing more than an hour of moderate intensity exercise each week may reduce the ...World - The Guardian - November 7
