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New compound discovered in drinking water raises questions about potential health risks
New compound discovered in drinking water raises questions about potential health risksScience

New compound discovered in drinking water raises questions about potential health risks

A collaborative effort by researchers in the United States and Switzerland has led to the identification of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 23, 2024 Full article
Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics
Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplasticsScience

Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics

Biodegradable plastics, often promoted as a greener alternative to traditional plastics, may not be as harmless as they seem when they enter the natural environment.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024 Full article
‘Queen of Trash’ in dock in Sweden’s biggest toxic waste scandal
‘Queen of Trash’ in dock in Sweden’s biggest toxic waste scandalNews

‘Queen of Trash’ in dock in Sweden’s biggest toxic waste scandal

By Pia OHLIN | AFP Stockholm, Sweden (UPDATED) - Eleven people went on trial in Sweden on Tuesday, accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in…
SourceSourceSeptember 3, 2024 Full article
Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein products
Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein productsNews

Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein products

Seoul, South Korea | AFP (UPDATED) - Children's products sold by the Chinese-founded online shopping giant Shein contained toxic substances in amounts hundreds of times…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience

Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds

In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024 Full article