Tag: cancer
A plant that sterilizes medical equipment spews cancer-causing pollution on tens...
Beal, of the EPA, said that the Biden administration has “reinvigorated its commitment to protect public health from toxic air emissions from industrial facilities.” And she said ethylene oxide in particular is a major priority.
Center for Biological Diversity sues EPA for not regulating PVC plastic
“PVC is one of the most hazardous consumer products ever made, and the federal government can’t keep ignoring that reality."
Bayer announces plan to end glyphosate-based herbicide sales to US consumers...
The company will replace glyphosate in the consumer lawn and garden segment with other "known and well-established active ingredients."
New study finds correlation between specific pesticides and central nervous system...
"Policy interventions to reduce pesticide exposure in individuals residing near agricultural fields should be considered to protect the health of children."
BNL lawsuit and the impacts of national nuclear laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory “continues to show almost no regard for its neighbors…Is this any way for a government-funded agency to treat its neighbors?”
Bayer agrees to pay $10 billion to settle RoundUp cancer cases
Bayer will have to pay between "$8.8 billion to $9.6 billion to resolve current Roundup lawsuits."
EPA thumbs nose at court order, says farmers can still use...
The move by the EPA amounts to a generous gift to BASF, Bayer and Corteva Agrisciences whose dicamba herbicides were deemed by the court to have been approved by the EPA illegally.
Johnson & Johnson discontinues selling talc-based baby powder in US
J&J faces more than 14,000 cases accusing Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing products of causing ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
‘Flying blind’: Scientists warn harmful biologic, health effects from 5G wireless...
Scientists and doctors are urging the governments to put "safety guidelines" in place to protect the health of the people, not the industry.
Critics: Trump EPA’s formal assertion glyphosate poses no risk to human...
"The EPA's pesticide office is clearly willing to bend over backwards, including disregarding its own guidelines for evaluating cancer risks, to give the industry what it wants."
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Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event
Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.
Billionaire wealth hits $10 trillion as Sanders warns of oligarchic rule
As the world’s wealthiest accumulate unprecedented riches, concerns mount over the impact of wealth inequality on democracy and society.
With Israel’s destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, UN rapporteur calls for global medical boycott
Some 350 staff and patients were illegally detained by Israeli forces, though most were subsequently released.
Can’t believe it’s The New York Times and not Daily Mail
It’s a headline meant to catch your attention– appealing to the Swifties, who think Taylor can save the world, the Musketeers, who are certain Elon can save the world, and, of course, their anti-fans who follow their every move.
Bernie Sanders’ nine-point plan to overhaul America’s healthcare system
Bernie Sanders unveils bold plan to reform U.S. healthcare and address inequality.