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pesticide drift. credit: G. Amos and D. Zamora.

Pesticide Drift Takes Its Toll

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Pesticide drift is taking an increasing toll on populations of bees and other wildlife — as well as humans.

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Avoiding BPA Exposure: Not So Easy Anymore

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A good old can of soup might not be as good for you as you would expect, given the toxic chemicals in the lining of the can itself. Experts say to fresh foods are always the safest way to go.

Toxins & Pollution

Cancer Alley Blues: Trump Making Poverty/Pollution Double Whammy Worse for Texas Cities

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Not only is Port Arthur, Texas a low-income, African American community—the kind most susceptible to environmental injustice—but it lies at the western end of the notorious “cancer alley” in an under-regulated state.

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How Ocean Pollution Affects Humans

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This new infographic from Dive.in shows how pollution and other environmental ills are making the ocean a dirty and dangerous place for humans to recreate in and eat from.

Artificial turf may be greener than real grass in some ways, but environmentalists worry it may be poisoning our kids with toxic chemical exposures. Credit: Francois W. Nel

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Artificial Turf Issues

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Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that playing on artificial turf fields can cause cancer? If so, how can I minimize exposure for my sports-loving kids? — Melanie Witmer, Syracuse, NY Just when you thought it was safe to play soccer on that brand new synthetic turf field, it may be time to think again. Those little […]