microplastics

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to…

3 weeks ago
High levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasingHigh levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasing

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…

1 month ago
PFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking waterPFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking water

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…

10 months ago
How to minimize your exposure to microplasticsHow to minimize your exposure to microplastics

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…

10 months ago
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ PersistsOn Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists

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.…

10 months ago
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