New research center investigates corporate influence on public health
Feb 21, 2025, 5:27 am By EHN CuratorsA new research center at the University of California, San Francisco will study how corporations manipulate science and regulation to downplay health risks from chemicals, fossil fuels, and ultra-processed foods. Liza Gross reports for Inside Climate News. In…Addressing sustainability in intensive care: ESICM Green Paper insights
12:17pm By EHN CuratorsProfessor Jan De Waele discusses the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine's new Green Paper and the importance of intensive care teams driving the sustainability agenda.Top DC prosecutor resigns amid probe into Biden climate funding
7:42am By EHN CuratorsThe top criminal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia resigned after being ordered to investigate Environmental Protection Agency climate funding. Ashleigh Fields reports for The Hill. In short: Denise Cheung resigned after…New Jersey lawmakers push to keep crematories away from homes and schools
6:18am By EHN CuratorsNew Jersey legislators are considering a bill that would require crematories to be at least 1,000 feet from homes, schools and parks, citing concerns about air pollution and community health. Dana DiFilippo reports for New Jersey Monitor. In short: The…Asaltan plataforma petrolera de Pemex en el Golfo de México. La Marina refuerza seguridad
Tue 7:40am By EHN CuratorsLa Marina de México reforzó la seguridad en aguas del Golfo de México después de que una plataforma petrolera de Petróleos Mexicanos fuera asaltada en días recientes, informó el lunes el gobierno mexicano.Agricultural pesticide exposure linked to childhood cancers, study says
Tue 6:30am By Pamela FerdinandThis article was originally published by U.S. Right To Know and is republished here with permission under a Creative Commons license. High exposure to multiple pesticides may cause childhood and adolescent cancers, especially brain and central nervous system…COP30: Juventudes en la vanguardia de la lucha contra el cambio climático
Tue 5:12am By EHN CuratorsLa COP30, que se realizará en el corazón de la Amazonía, representa una oportunidad única para consolidar los avances alcanzados y seguir encaminando un futuro más inclusivo, equitativo y efectivo para las generaciones presentes y futuras.Los fármacos y pesticidas que contaminan los humedales costeros mediterráneos
Tue 5:09am By EHN CuratorsHumedales costeros mediterráneos como La Albufera de Valencia presentan altas concentraciones de pesticidas y fármacos como el ibuprofeno que suponen un riesgo para las especies acuáticas.Derrames impunes: imágenes satelitales revelan seis años de derrames de petróleo no reportados por las empresas en el Golfo de México
Tue 5:06am By EHN CuratorsGolfo de México: en los últimos 6 años, identificaron derrames en 74 meses, pero en 44 de ellos no existen derrames reportados oficialmente.Entre heladas y sequías: la resistencia de los agricultores en los Andes
Tue 5:03am By EHN CuratorsEl cambio climático golpea con fuerza a los pequeños agricultores de los Andes peruanos. Para sobrevivir, recurren a prácticas ancestrales y exigen al Estado que deje de darles la espalda.El boom del GNL en México se enfrenta a Trump y a preocupaciones ambientales
Tue 5:00am By EHN CuratorsLos recientes proyectos para exportar gas natural estadounidense a Asia y Europa a través de terminales de licuefacción mexicanas se enfrentan a la incertidumbre en medio de posibles tensiones comerciales y el rechazo de las comunidades.Más de 2 millones de acres de terrenos en California son designados como áreas de peligro de incendio “alto” o “muy alto”
Tue 4:52am By EHN CuratorsEn algunas zonas, los riesgos han aumentado. Los edificios en lugares de mayor riesgo serán sujetos a normas más estrictas.Diez años más del herbicida glifosato
Tue 4:49am By EHN CuratorsProlongando el permiso del glifosato, la Comisión Europea evita las denuncias que podría recibir por parte de las empresas productoras de este herbicida.Los incendios urbanos no deberían sorprendernos
Tue 4:45am By Autumnspanne1El sur de California se ve sacudido a una nueva realidad.Así fomentan los 'influencers' el consumo masivo con paquetes de ropa barata que generan toneladas de residuos
Tue 4:42am By EHN CuratorsLa llamada 'fast fashion' o moda rápida está caracterizada por la producción de grandes volúmenes de ropa que son accesibles a precios bajos y que generan toneladas de residuos.HEEDS publishes timeline on the history of the EDC field
Feb 14, 2025, 10:30 am By Sarah HowardHealthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies (HEEDS) now provides a comprehensive history of the endocrine disruptor scientific field via an online timeline. Complete with citations, it covers industrial and scientific developments from the 1800s…Opinion: RFK Jr.’s disinformation is a rallying cry for women in STEM
Feb 14, 2025, 9:58 am By Kathryn RodgersI have never been so motivated and grateful to be a woman in science as while watching Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate Finance Committee nomination hearing. During the hearing, RFK Jr. repeatedly thanked the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) moms who have…North Carolina group on EDCs 5th annual meeting
Feb 13, 2025, 7:46 am By Sarah HowardOn Friday, April 25, 2025, Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies (HEEDS) is hosting the 5th Annual Meeting of EDC-NC, its North Carolina working group on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Attendance is open to anyone and the cost is free.…Trump’s EPA cuts raise concerns about clean air and water protections
Feb 13, 2025, 3:38 am By EHN CuratorsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is rapidly downsizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, raising questions about whether it can still enforce key environmental protections. Lylla Younes reports for Grist. In short: The Trump administration…Phthalates detected in 11 popular brands of essential oils
Feb 12, 2025, 2:42 pm By EHN EditorsTwenty-two kinds of essential oils from 11 popular brands contain detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation. Partnering with EHN, Mamavation — an environmental wellness blog and community — had 22 lavender and peppermint…
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