By Dan DeBaun -
How Urban Grime Contributes to Water Pollution
Dan DeBaun

A recent study analyzed urban grime samples collected from two major US cities and found that the accumulated surface pollutants absorb sunlight and potentially undergo photochemical reactions when exposed to...

A recent study analyzed urban grime samples collected from two major US cities and found that the accumulated surface pollutants absorb sunlight and potentially undergo photochemical reactions when exposed to...

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How Toxic Chromium-6 Gets into Drinking Water, and What to Do About It
Dan DeBaun

A new study has found that when corroded cast iron water pipes are exposed to residual disinfectant it can release toxic or chromium-6, into the drinking water flowing through the...

A new study has found that when corroded cast iron water pipes are exposed to residual disinfectant it can release toxic or chromium-6, into the drinking water flowing through the...

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The Link Between Environmental Contaminants and Severe COVID-19
Dan DeBaun

In his recent book, Dr. Leonardo Trasande outlines how environmental contaminants such as PFAS and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals disrupt natural hormone processes and contribute to widespread poor health.

In his recent book, Dr. Leonardo Trasande outlines how environmental contaminants such as PFAS and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals disrupt natural hormone processes and contribute to widespread poor health.

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Scientists Develop New Method to Estimate Health Risks from PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
Dan DeBaun

A team of researchers have developed a method that will enable public health officials to determine the health risks posed by hormone-disrupting PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

A team of researchers have developed a method that will enable public health officials to determine the health risks posed by hormone-disrupting PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

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Exposure to PFAS Chemical in Drinking Water Increases Risk of Cavities in Children
Dan DeBaun

For the study, which was recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, the authors investigated whether children exposed to high concentrations of PFAS were more likely to suffer...

For the study, which was recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, the authors investigated whether children exposed to high concentrations of PFAS were more likely to suffer...

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Invisible Nanoplastics in Drinking Water
Dan DeBaun

A new study conducted by researchers from Washington State University shows that nanoplastics settle in wastewater sediments and make their way into freshwater systems and impair the quality of our...

A new study conducted by researchers from Washington State University shows that nanoplastics settle in wastewater sediments and make their way into freshwater systems and impair the quality of our...