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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 24th, 2014
Pollution Stemming from Burning Coal Linked to Higher Risk of Miscarriage

Pollution Stemming from Burning Coal Linked to Higher Risk of Miscarriage

Evidence suggests pollution caused by coal can lead to early fetal death, researchers say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2014
Study: People of Color in the US Are Exposed to More Toxic Air than Whites

Study: People of Color in the US Are Exposed to More Toxic Air than Whites

On average, people of color are exposed to 38% higher levels of nitrogen dioxide

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 8th, 2014
Oceana: 20-32% of Wild-Caught Seafood Imported into the US Is Illegal

Oceana: 20-32% of Wild-Caught Seafood Imported into the US Is Illegal

This illegal seafood is worth about $1-2 billion (€0.72-1.45 billion)

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 3rd, 2014
We Should All Just Stop Eating Fish from the High Seas, Researchers Urge

We Should All Just Stop Eating Fish from the High Seas, Researchers Urge

Not eating fish for several years would allow endangered species to make a comeback

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 25th, 2014
WHO Links Air Pollution to 7 Million Deaths in 2012

WHO Links Air Pollution to 7 Million Deaths in 2012

Indoor air pollution is as bad as outdoor one, new report argues

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
Herbalife Now the Subject of FTC Investigation <em>BI</em>

Herbalife Now the Subject of FTC Investigation BI

The company is suspected of operating a so-called pyramid scheme

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 11th, 2014
Air Pollution Can Make People Bad at Their Job, Study Finds

Air Pollution Can Make People Bad at Their Job, Study Finds

Evidence suggests exposure to fine particulate matter makes people less productive

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked to Changes in the Heart's Right Ventricle

Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked to Changes in the Heart's Right Ventricle

This might explain why people exposed to traffic emissions develop heart disease

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
Wristbands Can Help Determine Which Pollutants People Are Exposed To

Wristbands Can Help Determine Which Pollutants People Are Exposed To

Oddly enough, these wristbands are regular silicone ones

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 28th, 2014
Study Links Environmental Pollution to Complications of Obesity

Study Links Environmental Pollution to Complications of Obesity

Persistent organic pollutants foster cardiometabolic complications, evidence suggests

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 25th, 2014
Early Life Exposure to Canned Foods, Drinks Likely to Up Prostate Cancer Risk

Early Life Exposure to Canned Foods, Drinks Likely to Up Prostate Cancer Risk

Researchers find that exposure to BPA makes men more vulnerable to said condition

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 24th, 2014
Global Warming Is Unlikely to Cut Annual Winter Death Rates

Global Warming Is Unlikely to Cut Annual Winter Death Rates

This contradicts the findings of a previous investigation, researchers explain

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2014
Food Packaging Threatens Human Health, Researchers Warn

Food Packaging Threatens Human Health, Researchers Warn

This is because chemicals contained in packaging can leach into the food people eat

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 14th, 2014
Air Pollution Ups High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

Air Pollution Ups High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

This in turn makes pregnant women more likely to develop deadly complications

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 5th, 2014
Overweight and Obese People Breathe in 7-50% More Air Pollutants Daily

Overweight and Obese People Breathe in 7-50% More Air Pollutants Daily

Children who struggle with their weight are also more vulnerable to air pollution

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 31st, 2014
Proximity to Fracking Sites Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects

Proximity to Fracking Sites Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects

Congenital heart defects and neural tube defects are the most common issues

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 20th, 2014
Hundreds Seek Medical Help After Water Ban in West Virginia Is Lifted

Hundreds Seek Medical Help After Water Ban in West Virginia Is Lifted

The number of admissions doubles after people are told the water is safe to use

 
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