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Trump officials plan to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water byu/TroutandHoover inconspiracy The EPA under the current administration is moving to roll back stricter regulations on PFAS in drinking water and consumer products that were put in place during the previous administration. Industry groups have long pushed for this, arguing the rules were …
Also known as fertilizer, lol. Seriously, citing Fox News propagandists isn't credible at all. — HealthRanger (@HealthRanger) April 21, 2026 Factcheck: The MV Touska’s specific cargo isn’t publicly confirmed yet—US Marines are still searching the containers after the seizure. That said, ships in its fleet (linked to Iran’s sanctioned IRISL) have repeatedly carried sodium perchlorate …
Leafy greens such as spinach and perennial kid favorites such as strawberries and grapes held the highest levels of potentially harmful pesticide residues based on government tests, according to the 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears, potatoes and blueberries filled out this year’s “Dirty Dozen” most pesticide-laden fruits …
Two ships owned by an Iranian company that the United States has accused of supplying material to Tehran’s ballistic missile program departed a Chinese chemical-storage port this week laden with cargo and headed for Iran, according to a Washington Post analysis of ship-tracking data, satellite imagery and Treasury Department records. The vessels are part of …
A huge chemical fire just broke out near the San Antonio airport. Fire officials say the blaze involves tanks of hydrochloric acid and leaking stripper fluid. That is a deadly combination that can explode or produce toxic fumes at any moment (News4SanAntonio). Over 500 gallons of chemicals are burning inside the industrial building. Evacuations are …
BABY BEDS LINKED TO BRAIN DAMAGE FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS University of Toronto scientists just blew the lid off kids’ mattresses—literally. Two new studies found dangerous levels of phthalates, flame retardants, and hormone-disrupting plasticizers in the air around baby beds. Some mattresses released even more chemicals when heated by body weight. The kicker? Many of these …
BABY BRAINS AT RISK: COMMON SHAMPOO CHEMICALS LINKED TO DEVELOPMENTAL DAMAGE A new bombshell study reveals that everyday products like shampoo and soap may be quietly harming unborn babies. Scientists at Emory, UNC, and Columbia found that phthalates—chemicals used in plastics… https://t.co/PLDLXxRbrc pic.twitter.com/cHpYFcDOg4 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 25, 2025 Phthalates during pregnancy may alter …
It all ends when they realize their Fed Funding is cut off….see how this works? It's always about $$$. pic.twitter.com/W4fLSaxgTs — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) March 26, 2025
Plastic!! Snipped 1. Plastic Rice What It Is: Fake rice made from a combination of potato, sweet potato, and plastic resin. Why It’s Dangerous: Consuming plastic can lead to digestive issues and long-term health problems. 2. Pesticide-Laden Apples What It Is: Apples from China are often treated with excessive pesticides to keep them looking fresh. …
List of recalled beverages Schweppes Zero Sugar Gingerale PepsiCo’s Mug Root Beer Martinelli’s Apple Juice Natural Waters of Viti Limited’s Fiji Water Charles Boggini Company’s Cola Flavoring Base Charles Boggini Company’s Pink Lemonade Charles Boggini Company’s Yellow Lemonade Charles Boggini Company’s Yellow Lemonade X The Wiedemann Company’s Tapee Tea Rise Brewing Organic Original Oat Milk …
“Forever chemicals” linked to cancer have been detected in several drinking catchments which serve millions of Australians — at levels deemed unacceptable in other parts of the world. Sydney Water confirmed for the first time on its website that PFAS chemicals were detected in June at low levels in key water filtration plants, including Warragamba, …
Toxic chemicals released during fires following the Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio last year spread to 16 states and likely Canada, according to a study released Wednesday. The pollution, some of which came from the burning of vinyl chloride, a carcinogen, spread over 540,000 square miles, showing clearly that “the impacts of the fire …
As parents, grandparents, and caregivers know, baby wipes are essential if changing diapers is part of your daily routine. But how much do you really know about what’s in those wipes touching your or your baby’s sensitive skin? Consumer Reports takes a close look at the ingredients and reveals the popular brands that may pose …
Scientists have found in leafy vegetables traces of several chemicals used to prevent the aging and corrosion of car tires. Through normal wear and tear, tires cast off countless tiny bits of rubber, which linger in the atmosphere or are washed down sewage drains and into waterways. In the air, these particles can affect the formation …
Samples have revealed high levels of Trifluoroacetic acid in ten European countries’ water supplies. A joint survey of 23 surface and six groundwater samples from ten EU countries has unearthed high levels of a largely unknown and unregulated “forever chemical”. The concerning levels of Trifluoroacetic acid, or TFA, were detected in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, …
Cancer-causing forever chemicals found in BAND-AIDS where they can get directly into blood through open wounds, report warns 65 percent of bandages contained fluorine, a necessary component of PFAS PFAS, or forever chemicals, are in cookware, firefighting foam, and carpeting READ MORE: ‘Forever chemicals’ raise risk of thyroid cancer by 56 PERCENT Bandages from some …
“The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill today that would ban the spraying of chemicals for geoengineering in our skies. Here’s some of the key language: The bill would ban the “intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any mean, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere …
High consumption of processed and packaged foods results in increased levels of certain chemicals in the body known to trigger health complications, according to a recent study. The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Environment International on Feb. 4, investigated how dietary habits influenced blood PFAS concentrations among young adults. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), …
According to a recent study, four in five Americans tested positive for an agricultural chemical found in several wheat and oat products, including brands like Cheerios and Quaker Oats. The peer-reviewed study, published in the JESEE journal on Feb. 15, looked at urine samples from American citizens to determine their exposure to chlormequat chloride—a plant …
by Chris Black We are raising a generation of mutants. What the Americans did when they began exporting all production to China was make it so that to produce anything in the US, companies had to slash quality standards. Why did the boomers agree to move all of US production to China? What sort of …
UK & Wales Third of water courses carries ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer and other health issues More than a third of water courses contain ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancers and fertility issues, analysis has found. The Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC) analysis found 35% and 37% of English and Welsh water courses that were …
Breaking: North Platte, Nebraska A 4-mile evacuation has been ordered after a railcar carrying toxic chemicals explodes unleashing hazardous toxic smoke. Via Raws Alerts pic.twitter.com/beJPBeFnjx — SweetPeaBelle (@SweetPeaBell326) September 14, 2023 A railcar carrying toxic chemicals exploded Thursday near North Platte, Nebraska, causing evacuations. Read more >> https://t.co/sIs88WoxcP pic.twitter.com/GiczRvsw2c — KTIV News Four (@ktivnews) September …
by Chris Black No one is interested in fixing the problem. It’s only after it’s way too late that they’re even talking about the issue. And this is The Guardian. You won’t see this in The New York Times or The Washington Post. The Guardian: For decades, it was the secret behind the magic show …
At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey. There are more than 12,000 types of PFAS, not all of which can be detected with current …
(Bloomberg) — The US Department of Defense entered an agreement with Valisure, an independent lab that’s spotted dangerous chemicals in a variety of widely used pharma and consumer products, to test medications amid surging concerns about generic drug quality and shortages. Under a multi-year agreement, Valisure will test dozens of drugs for dangerous chemicals and …
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/07/06/tap-water-forever-chemicals-pfas/ Pfas has been show to cause a variety of negative health effects. Luckily reverse osmosis removes these chemicals. h/t Bobby_Sunday96
by Chris Black All of these corporations pay fines that are way, way less than their profits. There is zero incentive, in America, for corporations to not kill people. 3M has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with a host of US public water systems to resolve water pollution claims tied to ‘forever chemicals,’ the chemical …
via naturalnews: The great state of Maine is the first and only state in the United States to ban the spread of toxic biosludge on farms, but there are still many other states where the poisonous compounds are being dumped indiscriminately all over food crops, effectively polluting them with PFAS “forever” chemicals. Maine and Michigan are the …