Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to...
High levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasing
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing...
PFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking water
Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy can lead to a child’s low birth weight and accelerated puberty. RUNSMART/Digital Vision via Getty Images...
How to minimize your exposure to microplastics
Furniture, clothing and food packaging can all shed tiny particles that can end up in our bodies. (Ryan Jenq/The New...
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists
U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more....