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03/01/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Lawsuit accuses Synagro of poisoning farms with PFAS-contaminated BIOSOLIDS “fertilizer”
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), an advocacy group, has announced a lawsuit against a major U.S. producer of so-called “biosolids-based fertilizer” for contaminating the natural environment with toxic chemicals like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). In what PEER says is the first “in what may be a tidal wave of product liability lawsuits,” the […]
02/29/2024
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By News Editors
PFAS in biosolids fertilizer sparks damages lawsuit
Washington, DC — The first in what may be a tidal wave of product liability lawsuits has been filed against a major manufacturer of biosolids-based fertilizer for damages caused by toxic chemicals they contain. Fertilizers produced from sewage sludge have dangerous levels of toxic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to laboratory testing arranged by Public […]
02/14/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Farmed salmon producers are feeding GMO canola oil to fish
In a shocking turn of events, authorities in Norway have approved genetically modified (GMO) canola oil as feed for its farmed salmon industry, despite the fact that GMO canola is grown using a banned herbicide called glufosinate that was withdrawn from the French market back in 2017 for damaging human reproduction. According to reports, the […]
02/02/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Humans consume over 1,000 microplastics particles every year through TABLE SALT
People consume more than 1,000 microplastics annually through table salt, according to a study. Researchers from Andalas University (UNAND) in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province noted this finding in a paper published in the Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management (GJESM). The study authors looked at 21 table salt brands purchased in groceries at the […]
01/30/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: New Jersey’s plastic consumption nearly TRIPLED following plastic bag ban
A new study reveals that the use of plastic in New Jersey has increased from 53 million pounds to 151 million pounds since it implemented the plastic bag ban in May 2022. The study, conducted by market research firm Fredonia Group on Jan. 9, found that the “plastic bag ban” not only failed to curb plastic usage […]
01/08/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Study reveals many hair care products contain a potentially dangerous compound that can harm the environment and humans
People often use hair care products to keep their hair healthy and lustrous, but are these products really safe? According to the alarming results of one study, some hair care products often contain decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, a volatile compound more commonly known as D5. In many countries, particularly those in the European Union (EU), the amount of D5 that […]
12/06/2023
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By Cassie B.
Study finds popular pesticide could be behind rise in erectile dysfunction among young men
Pesticides are damaging human health and the environment in numerous ways, and now one commonly used insecticide has been singled out for its role in the rise in erectile dysfunction among young men. This is according to a study that was published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, which found that being exposed to chlorpyrifos […]
11/28/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Another “green” FAIL: Recycled plastic found to be environmentally UNFRIENDLY and saturated with toxic chemicals
Most people now seem to realize that plastic containers for food and beverages are not exactly the best material to use due to leaching, but what about recycled plastic containers? It turns out that those are even worse. As many as 13,000 different chemicals have been identified in the manufacture of plastics. And since the […]
09/15/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study: “Eco-friendly” plant-based drinking straws more harmful than plastic ones due to toxic FOREVER CHEMICALS
Plant-based drinking straws, often touted as alternatives to plastic versions, may not be “eco-friendly” as they purport themselves to be. This is because researchers from Belgium have found that these plant-based straws contain toxic “forever chemicals” that cause more harm to the environment. The authors of the study published in Food Additives & Contaminants looked […]
09/05/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Microplastics accumulate in the brain and cause behavioral changes associated with dementia
Plastics, especially microplastics, are some of the most common pollutants on Earth. They can be found in the air, in water systems and even in food chains worldwide. The prevalence of microplastics in the environment is well documented, along with their negative impacts on marine life. However, only a handful of studies have examined their potential […]
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