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Replace That Old Carpet to Shield Your Kids From Toxins
Yikes! - WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 - If you have kids and carpets, it might be time to redecorate. Older carpets are a major source of kids' exposure to harmful chemicals known as PFAS, researchers say. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are associated with...
Can Working Less Save the Planet? – EcoWatch
Wow, an eye-opening perspective in more ways than one! - Philipp Frey of the German Center for Emancipatory Technology Studies says there are lessons to be learned from all this, for the good of both people and planet. Last year, he authored a headline-grabbing study...
Toxic Flame Retardants Can Spread From Your Electronics To Your Hands, Study Warns
Yikes! - TORONTO — Amid all the worry about the spread of viruses, a new study says there’s another dangerous substance you should want to keep off your hands. Researchers from the University of Toronto say toxic chemicals, which are commonly used as flame retardants,...
Dogs can be ‘early-warning systems’ for toxic chemical exposure at home
They really are man's best friend! - Since dogs are much like us, and share the same living space, scientists conducted the first investigation into how industrial chemicals impact humans and pet dogs living in the same household. Using silicone wristbands and...
Australia’s animal testing ban finally realised as AICIS comes into effect
Woohoo! A great step in the right direction - Australia is finally is implementing a ban on cosmetic testing on animals as the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) comes into effect, after multiple delays. AICIS replaced the National Industrial...
How pregnant woman’s high blood pressure can change shape of baby’s heart
Why managing your blood pressure during pregnancy is so important! - Mothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those women and their children,...