Pollution

Health 3 days ago

New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans

New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.

Donald Trump 5 days ago

Trump won’t let Dem sewage 'failures' slide as Moore faces heat over infrastructure grade

Raw sewage spill in Potomac River reaches bacteria levels 2,700 times safe limit after pipeline collapse, sparking political battle between Trump and local officials.

Washington DC January 26

Sewage spill sends E coli surging in the Potomac River near DC

Potomac River sewage spill creates E. coli contamination 12,000 times above safe limits near Washington, D.C., affecting local waterways and public health.

Health December 23

Common household chemicals linked to increased risk of serious neurological condition

New Swedish research finds that people with highest microplastics and PFAS levels face double the risk of multiple sclerosis diagnosis compared to others.

Health November 11

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.

Electric Cars November 10

EVs beat gas after two years, study finds

Electric vehicles overtake gas cars in total CO2 savings after just two years of driving, with emissions benefits growing over time as power grids get cleaner.

Cancer October 30

Why cancer is hitting the Midwest harder than anywhere else in America

Cancer rates are rising alarmingly in America's Corn Belt states, including Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois, outpacing national averages since the mid-2010s.

Pollution October 8

Inhalers produce carbon emissions equal to 530,000 cars on road annually, study finds

New JAMA study finds inhalers for asthma and COPD generate over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to pollution from 530,000 cars.

Health October 7

Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized

Air pollution exposure could make Alzheimer's disease worse by speeding up brain changes that cause memory loss and impaired judgment, a Penn Medicine study finds.

Health October 6

Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests

Researchers analyzed data from over 222,000 Parkinson's patients and found TCE exposure from metal degreasing and industrial cleaning may increase disease risk.