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Male autism spectrum disorder & prenatal BPA exposure
October 17, 2024 — Emerging research is shedding light on the relationship between prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals such as bisphenol A (BPA) and the development of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder . . .
Science and Policy for Energy and Infrastructure Justice
October 22, 2024 — The journey toward clean, sustainable energy (energy justice) and infrastructure that prioritizes community needs and health (infrastructure justice) are ongoing. However, there is a persistent concern that some . . .
Causes of Lung Cancer: Study compares smoking & air pollution
October 29, 2024 — While it is widely understood that both lifestyle factors and environmental exposures contribute to the development of cancer, prevention efforts continue to focus primarily on changing personal behaviors. Smoking is at . . .
Plastics Treaty Negotiations: Who has a seat at the table?
November 12, 2024 — Plastic pollution and overproduction of chemicals and plastics is a growing global crisis, with devastating harm to the environment, human health, human rights, biodiversity, and the climate. At the end of . . .
Fluoride, Neurodevelopment, and Cognition: A National Toxicology Program monograph
December 3, 2024 — People are exposed to fluoride through a variety of sources, including drinking water and dental care products. A recent Monograph by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) systematically examined existing literature to . . .
What’s New
Health Impacts of PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy
Oct 08, 2024 — PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are often called "forever chemicals" because they don’t break down easily and can remain in the environment and our bodies for a long time. Over the past decade, the harmful effects of PFAS on human health have become increasingly clear with pregnant women and children especially at risk. . . .
Climate Anxiety 102: Navigating crises & resilience
Sep 24, 2024 — Extreme weather events are becoming all too common, and the human consequences of climate change are now very evident — from job loss, displacement, and destruction of landscape and personal property to disconnection from social networks, communities, and resources. . . .
A Roadmap to Better Policy for Plastic Chemicals
Sep 09, 2024 — The petrochemical industry produced 460 million tons of plastics in 2019. This number is expected to triple by 2060. A wide range of chemicals – such as bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants – are routinely added to plastics. . . .
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