| 单词 | contaminant |
| 例句 | Almost as an aside, he pointed out one possibility that other researchers hadn’t considered: all transformed cells seemed to behave identically to HeLa, he wrote, which could mean that HeLa was the contaminant. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z The group encouraged researchers to use protective measures, like working under hoods with suction that pulled air and potential contaminants into a filtration system. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Such materials, present as contaminants in water that also contains chemicals, may actually change the nature of the chemicals by the impact of ionizing radiation, rearranging their atoms in unpredictable ways to create new chemicals. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “It seems to me the simplest explanation,” he told the audience, “is that they are all HeLa cell contaminants.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Water pollution experts throughout the United States are concerned by the fact that detergents are now a troublesome and practically universal contaminant of public water supplies. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z And what of the outflow of scores of other rivers, carrying contaminants perhaps equally lethal? Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z For instance, people are made up of molecules of water and a few organic contaminants. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Avery fiddled with the experiment as only a microbiologist could, growing the bacteria in various cultures, adding beef-heart broth, removing contaminant sugars, and growing the colonies on plates. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Harvard’s Robert Chang—whose widely used Chang Liver Cell line was listed as a HeLa contaminant on Gartler’s chart —glared from his seat. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Performer sweat can dampen the foam insides, while body oils and other contaminants can affect their fur coats. 15 secrets of "Sesame Street" puppeteers 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Wetlands also act as our planet's kidneys, sponging up excess rainwater to prevent flooding, and filtering out some sediment and contaminants before they can reach springs, creeks, groundwater, ocean. Can more farmers be convinced to conserve and restore wetlands? 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z In the case of food safety, this can make tracing individual contaminants particularly difficult, especially if there are mismatches in technology usage throughout the process. How a cybersecurity attack at Clorox caused a Hidden Valley Ranch shortage 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Under the compromise, the EPA allowed the company to exclude this data as “anomalous”; the remaining data showed contaminants would flow east, narrowly missing the homes. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z "I am pleased and mightily relieved that this contaminant slime has been exposed to the light and begun to be scrubbed clean," said Service, who is professor of Russian history at St Antony's College Oxford. Historian Orlando Figes admits posting Amazon reviews that trashed rivals 2010-04-23T21:26:00Z The document summarizing the EPA’s review also cited Uranium Energy’s data on the underground flow of contaminants, minus the “anomalous” data it had allowed the company to throw out. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z The results of the tests were then compared with fluoride levels and other potential contaminants that influence the brain such as arsenic and lead. Fluoride: very high levels in water associated with cognitive impairment in children 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Although roasted coffee beans and tap water are often sterile on their own, when combined, they create a low-acid environment that offers potential contaminants—like botulism and listeria—a chance to grow. Is there hope for canned cold brew? 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Based on previous work, she said, the particles were also likely to carry additional contaminants. Billions of air pollution particles found in hearts of city dwellers 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Everywhere you look, it seems like another food item is being taken off the market because of contaminants or improper labeling. Food recalls are on the rise. Here's why and whether you should be worried 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z “Even products labelled organic grown in an area of China where air pollution is high, for example, may contain contaminants that fly under the radar of testing organizations.” Should you swap your morning coffee for some mushroom water? 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z It's not asking us to look at immigrants and the incarcerated as contaminant zombies. "Game of Thrones" isn't "just fantasy": Westeros is a reflection of our terrible realities 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Its local plant releases contaminants that over decades have made the surrounding environment toxic. ‘Mossville: When Great Trees Fall’ Review: The Material Toxicity of Racism 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z That healthy choice is sometimes obscured by concerns over contaminants like mercury or the use of antibiotics in aquaculture. Confusion at the fish counter: How to eat fish responsibly 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z Mining companies try to confine contaminants by pressurizing the aquifer and forcing fluids to flow back towards the mine and away from populated areas. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z The cabin air is cleaner, according to Boeing, because of an additional filtration system that “removes odors, irritants and gaseous contaminants” that can bother throats, eyes and noses. The Getaway: Test-Flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner 2012-11-30T20:19:03Z Historian Robert Service described Figes as "contaminant slime" after his own work was branded "awful" in the Amazon posts. Orlando Figes to give away royalties from next book 2011-08-16T12:24:51Z EPA scientists worried that the water would course through the ground, carrying contaminants from the mine zone toward Goliad residents’ water wells. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z In the 20 years since the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments passed to monitor previously unregulated contaminants, the EPA ordered 81 contaminants to be monitored. Chromium-6: 'Erin Brockovich' chemical threatens two-thirds of Americans 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z There are several hymns in the show, filled with lush lyricism, about the quest for purity in a world of contaminants. Review: The Human Voice Versus the Internet in ‘Octet’ 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Removing these contaminants makes the blades last longer. Hints From Heloise: Shopping strategies 2016-01-03T05:00:00Z She's conducted the experiment 78 times . . . and Elizabeth is someone who thinks that if there are no kinds of outside variables or contaminants, you can achieve perfection. "Sometimes you burn the lasagna": "Lessons in Chemistry" creator Lee Eisenberg talks cooking good TV 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Unlike other forms of personal protective equipment, including homemade masks and cloth covers, N95 masks actually filter out contaminants, making them the most protective masks on the market. The retired inventor of N95 masks is back at work, mostly for free, to fight covid-19 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Further, EPA scientists feared that radioactive contaminants would flow from the mining site into water wells used by nearby homes. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z If you care about maximizing the contaminants in water take a multivitamin. Unfiltered Fervor: The Rush to Get Off the Water Grid 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z However, guidelines for emerging contaminants, such as microplastics, are not currently available. How microplastics are making their way into our farmland 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z State and federal inspectors make unannounced visits to bottling plants to test for harmful contaminants. Unfiltered Fervor: The Rush to Get Off the Water Grid 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z Still, "Dirt" doesn't try to sanitize the harmful, often deadly, effects of the contaminants that surround us. London's New 'Dirt' Exhibit Celebrates the Value of Filth 2011-04-12T08:45:00Z No industrial contaminant is good news or easy to deal with, but most aren't as tenacious as forever chemicals. Regulators may finally be responding to growing alarm over PFAS contamination 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The worry is that there may be preservatives and other contaminants in the mulch that you wouldn’t want in your garden. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z BPI's signature product, commonly mixed into ground beef, is made from beef chunks, including trimmings, and exposed to bursts of ammonium hydroxide to kill E. coli and other contaminants. 'Pink Slime' case against ABC a challenge to press in era of 'fake news' 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Make sure to consider potential contaminants if you take this approach, to make sure your soil and the food growing in it is clean. Growing your own food and foraging can help tackle your ballooning grocery bill. Here’s how 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Tritium is relatively short-lived and penetrates the body weakly through the air compared to other radioactive contaminants. Byron nuclear plant glitch under investigation 2012-01-31T12:02:00Z In his letter to Texas regulators, Honker also described the data provided by the mining company as insufficient to predict how contaminants would spread from the site over the long term. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z And PVC, another favored component in bag-making, is also an environmental contaminant. Luxury fashion brands are going green. But why are they keeping it a secret? 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z Some of the testing data previously submitted by Uranium Energy showed that underground contaminants would flow south east from the mine site, toward homes in Goliad County. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z By law, the EPA must consider not just human health but also the feasibility of treatment and the potential financial cost when setting maximum contaminant levels in drinking water. The means to get forever chemicals out of drinking water 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z It killed more than fifty people, drowned thousands of hogs and millions of chickens, and left whole communities swamped in agricultural contaminants. The Stark Inequality of Climate Change 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The responses are then used to determine your specific triggers, which include animal flesh, hygiene, human contamination, mold, fruit, fish, vegetables and insect contaminants. People are flexing their food sensitivities on Twitter, thanks to a trending food disgust test 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z To prolong the mask’s effectiveness and decrease its chances of being exposed to more contaminants, Knight recommends using a clean paper bag or a plastic baggie for storage. FAQ: How to care for your face mask (and why you shouldn’t hang it from your rear-view mirror) 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z Pre-ground spices often contain additives or contaminants, which according to the FDA, are not required to be disclosed by suppliers. A simple guide to buying and storing spices like a professional chef 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z This can make tracing individual contaminants particularly difficult, especially if there are mismatches in technology usage throughout the process. Food recalls are on the rise. Here's why and whether you should be worried 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z You have to use distilled water to refurbish certain sculptures, he explained, because otherwise contaminants can leave blemishes behind. Who Mows the Lawn at Storm King, New York’s Largest Sculpture Park? 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z However, if you are still concerned about contaminants, one of the simplest solutions is to become more familiar with where your food actually originates and the conditions under which it was made or processed. Food recalls are on the rise. Here's why and whether you should be worried 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z A California man is suing Brita, alleging that the manufacturer of a popular water filtration system "falsely and misleadingly markets, advertises, labels and packages" its products' ability to remove potentially hazardous contaminants from drinking water. Class action lawsuit against Brita claims its filters are “not nearly as effective” as advertised 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z While many cases of illness are known to be caused by bacterial contaminants such as Campylobacter or the other microbes I've mentioned, there are just as many cases where we don't yet know the source. The sniff test is not reliable for food safety – here’s why 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Sodium tripolyphosphate, “a suspected neurotoxin, as well as a registered pesticide and known air contaminant in the state of California,” says Food and Water Watch, also can make seafood weigh more. 5 dangerous substances the food industry is pumping into your meat 2014-05-01T12:00:00Z Of course, as “Cherokee” illustrates baldly at many points, urban life is rich in spiritual contaminants. Theater Review: ‘Cherokee,’ Lisa D’Amour’s New Play, Opens in Philadelphia 2014-01-31T22:22:10Z Frank fought for freedom of choice, equal rights; even to regulate more contaminants under the Clean Water Act. Barney Frank: ‘People almost forgot that I was gay, and I kept reminding them’ 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Flinn encouraged people to make sure clean masks are stored in places where they cannot potentially be exposed to contaminants, or spread any contaminants already on them. FAQ: How to care for your face mask (and why you shouldn’t hang it from your rear-view mirror) 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z There is no guarantee that a supplement will help and not hurt you, but it does provide some assurance that it contains the advertised ingredients and is free from harmful contaminants. Should you swap your morning coffee for some mushroom water? 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z In the process, uranium, radium and other contaminants will be left floating behind in the aquifer. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z But it’s not very difficult, and it’s not expensive – I buy equipment from Amazon: a survival blanket, a sleeping hammock, one of those bottles that filters contaminants found in water. Worst case scenario: the ‘preppers’ gearing up for cataclysm | Alex Moshakis 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z When they compared the isotopes of lead in the blood to those from other possible contaminants, the isotopes most closely matched that of turmeric. The vice of spice: confronting lead-tainted turmeric 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Flies carrying contaminants can also directly transfer fecal matter and bacteria onto plant leaves or fruits. How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Superfund site reports regarding the nearby Gowanus Canal, describing dangerous contaminants. For These Shows, Take a Hike 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z It’s reasonable to assume, however, that consistent quantities of trace antidepressants flow through American taps—especially since fish collected in fresh-water bodies near several urban centers have tested positive for these contaminants. Your tap water is probably laced with anti-depressants 2013-03-14T21:01:00Z Interestingly, the products are advertised — to an extent — accurately, and do not contain dangerous additives like heavy metal contaminants, stimulants, depressants and other banned drugs. Here’s what’s actually in Alex Jones’ miracle supplements 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z I would submit the substance to a scientific authority, perhaps the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, to confirm it was a semi-controlled substance, analyze its strength, interrogate it for contaminants, etc. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Weed this and reap 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Fertilizer and manure are common sources of two ubiquitous contaminants — phosphorous and nitrates — which are implicated in a variety of serious health– and ecosystem challenges. Can more farmers be convinced to conserve and restore wetlands? 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z They even carry its contaminants in their blood. Braddock's LaToya Ruby Frazier takes on Levi's and 'ruin porn' chic 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z Dwindling salmon numbers, as streams are rerouted and contaminants are dumped into rivers, are part of the problem. Loneliness and Its Antidote on Orcas Island 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Then wait another five minutes or so, which allows the contaminants to disconnect from the film. My fog-free mirror is streaking. What can I do? 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z Look, high-temperature refining may lead to more potentially carcinogenic contaminants, according to the European Food Safety Authority, but it doesn’t necessarily think it’s unsafe. Deconstructed Nutella: nuts, cocoa – and 58% sugar 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z Many studies that explore the health effects of natural or artificial environmental contaminants also find these relationships are not straightforward as there are so many differences between people. Fluoride: very high levels in water associated with cognitive impairment in children 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Two geologic faults sliced through the site, potentially opening a pathway through which contaminants in one zone could transfer more easily to another, or move vertically back toward the surface. EPA reverses water pollution decision after lobbyist steps in 2013-03-13T22:51:00Z Fresh foods are important vectors of food-borne diseases, chemical contaminants and other hazards. Food safety policy neglects informal markets in developing countries — 3 ways this can change 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Biological and chemical substances are the most common food contaminants. How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Flood waters can disperse contaminants over long distances; even if farms are in rural areas, crops can still be damaged by contaminants and waste washed off from industrial or urban areas. Small farmers in New England are starting to rebuild, but climate extremes are here to stay 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The interaction between these two polymers yielded a smooth protective layer on the electrode's surface, effectively shielding it from physical impacts and chemical contaminants. Using cosmetic ingredient for battery protection 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The approach offers improved capabilities for large, practical applications such as self-driving cars, remote modeling of assets in oil and gas, medical monitoring of patients, cloud gaming, content delivery and contaminant tracing. New twist on AI makes the most of sparse sensor data 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "From these results we concluded that these contaminants mimic the function of the hormone estrogen, and tend to redirect developmental pathways towards females," Dr Barraza said. Endangered turtle population under threat as pollution may lead to excess of females being born 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z "Solar-driven water splitting, where water molecules are broken down into hydrogen and oxygen, need to start with totally pure water because any contaminants can poison the catalyst or cause unwanted chemical side-reactions." Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Understanding which contaminants are impacting domestic honeybees may help researchers better protect other pollinators, including wild bees and other insects, as well as birds and bats, Bischoff said. Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides detected in New York state beeswax 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Because of their structure, salt ions can bind to contaminants in soils and sediments, forming "chemical cocktails" that circulate in the environment and have detrimental effects. Humans are disrupting natural 'salt cycle' on a global scale, new study shows 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Scientists are only just starting to understand how exposure to contaminants contributes to amphibian population dynamics or how contaminants might interact with other threats, like disease. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Pumping groundwater into rivers runs the risk of altering the water chemistry, lowering water oxygen levels or accidentally introducing contaminants into the river system. ‘Air-Conditioning’ Rivers and Streams Could Save Overheated Fish 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The porous carbon mesh, treated to repel water, served both to help the photocatalyst float and to keep it away from the water below, so that contaminants do not interfere with its functionality. Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Detection of trace amounts of these contaminants in drinking water can be achieved with sufficient precision after pre-concentration of the samples by solid-phase extraction. Tracking down environmental toxins 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "This is a very complex issue because salt is not considered a primary drinking water contaminant in the U.S., so to regulate it would be a big undertaking," Kaushal said. Humans are disrupting natural 'salt cycle' on a global scale, new study shows 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Officials plan to install groundwater wells between the landfill and the ocean to check for potential contaminant leaks. Hawaii agrees to hand over site to Maui County for wildfire landfill and memorial 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z A coolant leak in a Russian module of the International Space Station — the third in less than a year — left two cosmonauts dodging the liquid contaminant during a spacewalk Wednesday as they tracked its source. Russian ISS cosmonauts dodge coolant leak during spacewalk 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Humanity’s messy fingerprints, from disposable grocery bags adrift in the deepest oceanic trenches to microplastic-laced snowfall on the tallest mountaintops, litter Earth—and each contaminant poses potential environmental hazards that remain poorly understood. Space Junk Is Polluting Earth’s Stratosphere with Vaporized Metal 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Environmental factors such as where the plants are grown, whether indoors or outdoors, and in soil or soilless media, may impact the kinds of contaminants and ensuing health risks. Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z However, Mishina points out that they found mantislike RNA in adult worms that had been alone in water for up to 3 days—longer than such contaminant RNA would generally last. Parasitic worms may control minds of insects with ‘borrowed’ genes 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z They next confirmed the isolated lignin's quality and high purity, finding no evidence of carbohydrates or other contaminants. Cocoa pods -- a source of chocolate, and potentially, flame retardants 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Heavy metals like lead, arsenic, zinc, cobalt, copper, mercury and nickel and organic contaminants like pesticides and microplastics are the main pollutants in soil. Decontamination method zaps pollutants from soil 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The team then analyzed some of the samples’ contaminant levels in the lab. You are what you eat—and for orcas, that’s bad news 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The authors studied international and U.S. standards for these contaminants, but there is a lack of data on the prevalence of the contaminants and their health impacts. Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z POPs include chlorinated hydrocarbons and flame retardants, and can accumulate in animals' fat stores as the contaminants move up the food chain though a process called biomagnification. Killer whales' diet more important than location for pollutant exposure 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Only 24% of this is treated sufficiently due to challenges in treatment, including high energy consumption, the existence of residual chemicals, treatment center staffing and the insufficient processing of complex and persistent contaminants, including dyes. Titanium oxide material can remove toxic dyes from wastewater 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Inslee also used his letter to request help from federal agencies with debris management and disposal, with a focus on keeping debris and contaminants out of local waterways. WA governor requests federal aid for survivors of August wildfires 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Older orcas have more pollutants in their system after “accumulating a lifetime of contaminants,” possibly as long as 90 years. You are what you eat—and for orcas, that’s bad news 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Fusarium mycotoxins, a prevalent class of fungal contaminants in agricultural commodities that can result in vomiting, are not currently regulated. Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The researchers say the findings support the need for proper waste disposal to prevent contaminants from entering the oceans' food chains and reaching the top predators. Killer whales' diet more important than location for pollutant exposure 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z However, he notes that contaminants in the water used for cutting up ships must still be carefully managed. The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Inslee also requested help with debris management, testing for contaminants by the Environmental Protection Agency and the disposal of debris to prevent impacting local waterways. Gov. Inslee asks White House to aid Spokane County wildfire survivors 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z She calls on countries to destroy toxic waste sitting in warehouses around the world and prevent new contaminants from being released. You are what you eat—and for orcas, that’s bad news 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Authorities last month said the Hawaii Department of Health reported that sampling and monitoring of the burn sites did not “show evidence of poor air quality or any hazardous levels of contaminants in the air.” Cleanup from Maui fires complicated by island’s logistical challenges, cultural significance 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The animals' diet, rather than location, greatly impacted contaminant levels and potential health risks -- information that's helpful to conservation efforts. Killer whales' diet more important than location for pollutant exposure 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Gas Works Park appeared on the radar screen when random air and soil samples from the park revealed elevated levels of contaminants related to the park’s past as a coal gasification facility. Here's what Gas Work Park means to Seattleites 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Potentially dangerous contaminants include water, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides—all of which are sometimes found in CO2 captured from power plants. Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z At the same time, increased understanding of the potentially harmful effects of both natural and manufactured contaminants has raised new health alarms. 'A ticking time bomb': Why California can't provide safe drinking water to all its residents 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z It’s also important to note, Collier said, that some contaminants now found in high concentrations in the river weren’t on the radar 70 years ago. Toxic legacy of Duwamish River could cost Boeing, taxpayers $1 billion 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Radioactive contaminants, even at concentrations as tiny as one part-per-billion, can mimic the elusive signals that scientists are seeking. Shh! Quiet cables set to help reveal rare physics events 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z If you do purchase straw that hasn’t been broken down, you will need to boil it to remove any contaminants. How To Start A Mushroom Farm 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z There is only limited research on how these contaminants will affect the gas’s stability in storage. Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z And test strips can alert people using drugs to the presence of any potentially fatal contaminants. Stimulants may be driving a "fourth wave" of the overdose crisis, with deaths at an all-time high 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Removal of contaminants from the river’s most polluted stretch, where Boeing Field airport is located, is supposed to come first, after a final bout of planning and contracting, according to the EPA. Toxic legacy of Duwamish River could cost Boeing, taxpayers $1 billion 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z These cables are specially designed and manufactured to have such extremely low levels of the radioactive contaminants that they will not interfere with highly sensitive neutrino and dark matter experiments. Shh! Quiet cables set to help reveal rare physics events 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The presence of those contaminants could lead to cracks in the engine. RTX jet engine problem ripples across global aerospace industry 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z “These contaminants accumulate over long time frames and don’t just go away,” he says. Antarctic Research Stations Polluted a Pristine Wilderness 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z With new plastic, Donlevy explained, you don’t have to deal with “paper or glass shards or dirt or food waste” or other contaminants. Can plastic recycling ever really work? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Some of these contaminants can be traced to Boeing’s plants along the river, which is why the federal government has named it as one of the major responsible parties. Toxic legacy of Duwamish River could cost Boeing, taxpayers $1 billion 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z "This manufacturing approach and product has broad application across any field that is sensitive to the presence of even very low levels of radioactive contaminants." Shh! Quiet cables set to help reveal rare physics events 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z In July, RTX said microscopic contaminants were found in a powdered metal used in high-pressure turbine discs that are part of the GTF engine's core. RTX jet engine problem ripples across global aerospace industry 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z So far, tests have found no concerning levels of contaminants in the drinking water. After Maui’s wildfires, thousands brace for long process of restoring safe water service 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z It is also checking for dozens of other contaminants. Maui Fires Could Contaminate the Island’s Waters 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z “So there’s a high likelihood that you’re going to get a lot of contaminants, pathogens potentially, into the water.” What’s in Floodwaters? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Used plastic utensils, full plastic water bottles, used tissues — these sorts of items are known as “contaminants in the recycling stream.” Does California have a plastic bag ban or what? 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Documents from the Japanese government and the Fukushima plant operator show that radioactive contaminants will be removed from the water before it is pumped into sea, leaving only traces that are far below regulatory standards. Protests mount in South Korea over Japan's plan to release Fukushima water 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z A lawsuit filed against the maker of some of the nation’s most popular water filtration systems has accused the Brita company of falsely advertising that its products remove or reduce hazardous contaminants from tap water. Brita water filter company accused of false advertising 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z They are also hoping for a separate grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, so that they can monitor contaminants in fish populations to ensure that the fish are safe to eat. Maui Fires Could Contaminate the Island’s Waters 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z “Any amount of oil or contaminant completely destroys a bird’s waterproofing, and so the birds can succumb very quickly to the elements because they’re not able to feed properly,” Skoglund said. Just two of 15 wild geese found trapped in Los Angeles tar pits have survived 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z California’s inland valleys are bowls of hot and stagnant air, beyond the reach of cool, ocean breezes that would clear out contaminants. Finding clean air in Los Angeles? It's an almost unsolvable puzzle 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The company is pumping almost a million gallons a day from the ground, treating it to remove contaminants, and discharging it back into the ground. New Jersey OKs slightly better settlement over polluted land where childhood cancer cases rose 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Brown purchased a Brita water pitcher and standard filter for about $15 in 2022 after reading the product label and believing the device would filter contaminants to below lab detectable limits, the lawsuit said. Brita water filter company accused of false advertising 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z That work highlighted the threat to coral from land-based contaminants running off into the ocean. Fast-moving Hawaii fires will take a heavy toll on the state’s environment 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The intermediate level represents an estimate of exposure to a contaminant that is not expected to cause non‐cancer health effects over a period of at least 15 days. EPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z While the lake is not considered toxic, the department is discouraging people from entering the water or washing their hands in it because of the known and unknown contaminants, she said. What's in the mysterious waters of Tulare Lake? Contaminants, egrets and many unknowns 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z In some cases, the grasses were deliberately planted as ornamental fixtures in nearby areas, but others arrived as contaminants from grain crops and feed for cattle. California’s iconic Joshua trees are burning up. They may be impossible to replace 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Depending on the type of filter, Brita products are certified to reduce or remove contaminants such as chlorine, lead, mercury, asbestos, some particulates, zinc, copper and select pesticides, herbicides and pharmaceuticals, according to its website. Brita water filter company accused of false advertising 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Dave disputed both workers’ accounts, writing in a statement that cleanliness is “absolutely essential” in his company’s production facilities and that the brew vessels have lids to keep them protected from outside contaminants. L.A.’s kombucha empire exploited workers for years 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The company said in an emailed statement that its vendors had alerted it to the potential contaminants but did not immediately respond to questions about how rocks or insects could have gotten into the products. Trader Joe’s Recalls Cookies and Falafel Because They ‘May Contain Rocks’ 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z “I wouldn’t recommend eating the fish just because of the amount of contaminants, and we don’t even really know what all is in there, honestly. So it’s just not worth the risk.” What's in the mysterious waters of Tulare Lake? Contaminants, egrets and many unknowns 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Adams adds, however, that “the authors haven’t done the work to show that the animals they have recovered are not simply surface contaminants.” 46,000-Year-Old Worm Possibly Revived from Siberian Permafrost 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z This isn't surprising, since the current U.S. recycling system puts the onus on consumers to separate recyclable materials and keep contaminants out of the bin. Decades of public messages about recycling have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z But the company’s statement didn’t say how big the craggy contaminants were, or how they got into the baked goods in the first place. Trader Joe's says do not eat these cookies; the hidden ingredient is rocks 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The syrup contained extremely high levels of the toxic contaminant diethylene glycol, the WHO said. WHO seeks help from India in latest toxic syrup case 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Pulupa said the agency is not concerned with the lake’s contaminants. What's in the mysterious waters of Tulare Lake? Contaminants, egrets and many unknowns 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z A water system designed for yesterday’s climate and to filter yesterday’s contaminants is especially problematic in a world of increasing demand, fiercer and more frequent storms, and “forever” chemicals. Here’s what worries engineers the most about U.S. infrastructure 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Cannabis is known for its ability to remove contaminants from soil and has been studied for use in environmental cleanup. WA pot farms return to work after pesticide concerns halted operations 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z This isn’t the first time in recent months the beloved grocery chain has issued a recall alert based on odd contaminants. Trader Joe's says do not eat these cookies; the hidden ingredient is rocks 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z But gray water carries contaminants such as human fecal material, harmful bacteria and viruses, and a variety of chemicals, commercial soaps and detergents that contain nitrogen and phosphorous that pose environmental problems. AP explains court ruling siding with Amish families who balked at Minnesota septic tank rules 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z In Canada, they said, “Teck’s Elk Valley permit allows contaminant discharges up to 65 times above scientifically established protective thresholds for fish.” Tracing Mining’s Threat to U.S. Waters 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z This means sellers must be able to measure the precise levels of cannabinoids, as well as contaminants, in their products. Science Reveals How to Roll the Perfect Joint 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z A 2021 marine survival study found that juvenile salmon face predation, disease, contaminants and other threats in the Salish Sea on the way to the ocean. An Alaska hook-and-line Chinook fishery has been pitted against endangered orcas. Can both survive? 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The settlement obligates Solvay to clean up contamination in and around its site, work with the state to limit ongoing discharges, and test for contaminants in public and private water sources in the area. Belgium-based Solvay to pay $393M to clean up and compensate for PFAS contamination in New Jersey 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z It’s the addition of water in wastewater, they argued, that has the potential to spread contaminants much further. AP explains court ruling siding with Amish families who balked at Minnesota septic tank rules 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “They call it an invisible contaminant because they fail to thrive. You don’t find eggs that don’t hatch.” Tracing Mining’s Threat to U.S. Waters 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z No matter the contaminant, cleaner air has been linked to improved cognitive function and academic performance. Poor air filtration in schools is driving absences and tanking productivity, but the fix is simple 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z But a growing body of research has exposed a plethora of contaminants and health consequences from cooking with gas. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Scientists there will carefully open the inner container, handling it inside a glove box to keep out all contaminants, to retrieve some of the only pristine primordial bits of asteroid ever to reach Earth's surface. Pebbles from an Asteroid Are about to Be Delivered to Earth, and It’s Totally Awesome 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z The standards define acceptable indoor air quality as air that does not have “harmful” levels of “known contaminants,” and with which at least 80 percent of occupants are satisfied. The New War on Bad Air 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Ms. Sexton said Teck could do more to seal the contaminants in the waste rock. Tracing Mining’s Threat to U.S. Waters 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z You may still want to get your soil tested for contaminants before growing food crops, however. Link your house and garden with curbside plantings | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z “Rainfall has a huge impact on water quality because it just washes contaminants out into the ocean,” Ginger said. These are California's dirtiest beaches. Is your favorite on the list? 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Shampoo cleanses your scalp and hair by removing environmental contaminants like dirt and pollen, as well as dandruff, sweat and hair-care products. Is It Bad to Wash Your Hair Every Day? 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z “That’s going to help flush out the contaminants from the air a little bit,” he said. Air slowly clears in Eastern U.S. as fires still rage across Canada 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z While the treatment plant takes steps to remove the contaminant, there are questions about whether the allowable levels could still cause harm. How much can a water filter do? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z These samplers collected huge volumes of air and thus are very sensitive to low concentrations of contaminants, he explains. Air pollution sensors can double as biodiversity monitors 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z For most PFAS, showering and bathing in water containing the contaminants should not significantly increase exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Piles of PFAS-filled filters keeps growing near WA training center 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z It’s part of a 10-city study that is already showing how contaminants can quickly drift into living rooms and bedrooms, sometimes far beyond the stoves that created them. Testing New York Apartments: How Dirty Is That Gas Stove, Really? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z And those that fall on land usually remain undiscovered: if they are found, it’s almost always after years of exposure to erosion and environmental contaminants. A Meteorite Fell in Their Bedroom. Here’s What Happened Next 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Most filters contain activated carbon to capture contaminant particles, which can be used in pitchers, refrigerator dispensers, faucet attachments or systems installed under the sink. How much can a water filter do? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Prokaryotes and other microscopic organisms also play important direct roles in human lives, including processing food, breaking down environmental contaminants, and influencing human health. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z One ppb is the equivalent of one drop of contaminant in 500 barrels of water. Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z A new federal complaint accused the BP unit of breaking rules limiting benzene in refinery wastewater streams and emissions of hazardous and volatile air contaminants. BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Community members worried that the refusal to clean the parkways would allow people and pets to track contaminants into homes, or allow toxic dust to blow onto cleaned properties. State proposes $67 million to clean toxic parkways near former Exide battery plant 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The certifications are for individual contaminants, and the product should specify all the contaminants it is approved to reduce. How much can a water filter do? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z This shower head removes chlorine, heavy metals and other contaminants in shower water for more healthful hair and skin. 9 high vibrational gifts to keep the Mother’s Day energy going beyond the weekend 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency must regulate perchlorate, reversing a Trump-era rollback on a drinking water contaminant linked to brain damage in infants. Court: EPA must regulate perchlorate, contaminant in water 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Any contaminants likely just trickled downhill, and potentially spread farther down into private wells below. High levels of PFAS were found in drinking water on San Juan Island. But where did it come from? 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z But with lots of nutrients and low levels of heavy metals and other contaminants, the researchers say these lake sediments still hold some promise for crop production. Dredged lake sediment could nourish new crops 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Nguyen’s research revealed that if water sits in a faucet or under-sink filter for a long period of time, such as overnight, it can actually pick up more contaminants, including lead and bacteria. How much can a water filter do? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Nearly 30 chemicals or chemical groups were identified as contaminants to animals such as shellfish and worms that live near the river bottom. null 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z “After more than a decade of delay and litigation, EPA now must issue a drinking water standard for this widespread and dangerous contaminant.” Court: EPA must regulate perchlorate, contaminant in water 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z After it rains, polluted runoff from parking lots, driveways, streets and other developed areas flows into storm drains and local waterways, picking up oil, pet waste, salt, soil and other contaminants. Opinion | Going native also helps the Chesapeake Bay 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Such a system could use heat exchangers to heat up a closed water loop so that potential contaminants from the mine water are not passed into the home supply. The plan to make a giant hot water bottle underground 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z “What I would encourage is that people make informed decisions and know why they’re purchasing a device” — for example, for a specific taste concern or for filtering out a known contaminant. How much can a water filter do? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Roman Blahoski, spokesman for the owner Republic Services, said the liquids injected into the wells were “99% water” and soils sent to the landfill had low contaminant levels. Ohio train derailment highlights waste disposal predicament 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z PM 2.5 contaminants often come from construction sites, unpaved roads, smokestacks and fires, or are complex chemical reactions from pollutants emitted from power plants, industrial facilities, cars and trucks. Air pollution may raise risk of dementia, analysis says 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z One of the businesses, large-scale grower Walden Cannabis, advertises its cannabis as “sustainably sungrown” and “pesticide-free,” but its plants apparently absorbed contaminants from the soil, which then wound up in its products. WA shutters pot businesses because of old, dangerous pesticide 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z One of the businesses, large-scale grower Walden Cannabis, advertises its cannabis as “sustainably sungrown” and “pesticide-free,” but its plants apparently absorbed contaminants from the soil which then wound up in its products. Washington state shuts down marijuana farms, facilities after decades-old chemicals found 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z “Many known toxic chemicals are used in or found as contaminants in personal care products, including PFAS, lead and formaldehyde,” Williams said in reporting the bill to Senate colleagues. States consider banning cosmetics containing PFAS 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z “Much different from the early landfills, where people would just dig a hole in the ground and fill it up and precipitation would wash the contaminants out.” Ohio train derailment highlights waste disposal predicament 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The contaminants included pools of “black goo” that caused military service members to pass out, according to the lawsuit. Lawsuit seeks records of toxic exposures at Uzbek air base 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is working on a computer model to determine how far contaminants may have spread, which is expected to help focus the county’s soil sampling. A Bay Area city reels from refinery's hazardous fallout. Did warnings come too late? 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Cannabis is known for its strong ability to remove contaminants from soil, and it has been studied for use in environmental cleanup. Washington state shuts down marijuana farms, facilities after decades-old chemicals found 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said three weeks after the disaster that the spilled contaminants killed an estimated 44,000 fish, mostly small ones such as minnows. Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern over derailment 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency continued monitoring the air around the derailment Friday, but officials said the agency hasn’t found any worrisome levels of contaminants or particulate matter. Cleanup begins after fiery Minnesota ethanol derailment 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z "That entire school is surrounded by toxic sites and toxic contaminants," they said. It’s not just oceans that are rising. Groundwater is, too 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Thirty years later, chinook salmon and southern resident killer whales are on endangered species lists in the U.S. and Canada, and we share concerns over contaminants from stormwater and climate impacts. Protect Salish Sea with shared strategy between B.C. and WA | Op-Ed 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z If methanol does end up in the water, Henderson officials will use activated carbon to absorb the contaminant. Collision at canal entrance detaches barges, closing locks and dam on Ohio River 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Philadelphia officials say they have been testing samples from as many as a dozen locations, and contaminants related to the discharge haven’t been found so far. Philadelphia: Still no sign of chemicals from upriver spill 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Some environmental groups support on-farm recharge but urge caution over concerns that pesticides or other contaminants could be flushed into a system that is also a drinking water source. California farmers flood fields to boost groundwater basin 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, which can leach into the groundwater supply that towns and private well owners rely on for their drinking water. It’s not just oceans that are rising. Groundwater is, too 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z In and around Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said contaminants from the spill have not been detected in drinking water intakes. What’s known about Philadelphia’s drinking water after chemical spill 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said that on-site water samples had not detected any contaminants. Philadelphia Tells Residents to Consider Bottled Water After Chemical Spill 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Lazarus said that in talking with horsemen they want three things from HISA: Catch the cheaters, be realistic about medication, and be aware of environmental contaminants that trainers cannot control but can trigger positive tests. Horse racing’s national anti-doping program starts Monday 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z But eye drops can get contaminants from other outside sources, so it does bring up that important safety point. Eye Drops Recalled after Deaths and Blindness--Here's What to Know 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z This slow-moving crisis is popping up in communities across the U.S., but there are some common steps that can be implemented anywhere to help stem the spread of contaminants through climate-driven groundwater rise. It’s not just oceans that are rising. Groundwater is, too 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z While the full list of spilled contaminants is currently unknown, at least one of the released chemicals raised some concerns. What’s known about Philadelphia’s drinking water after chemical spill 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z In my view, plasticosis could be a sign that a new age of disease is upon us because of human overuse of plastics and other long-lasting contaminants, and their leakage into the environment. ‘Plasticosis’ in Seabirds Could Herald New Era of Animal Disease 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z "It was directly sampled on the asteroid Ryugu and returned to Earth, and finally to laboratories without any contact with terrestrial contaminants." Asteroid discovery suggests ingredients for life on Earth came from space 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z They say the current rush to flood farmlands risks washing harmful contaminants into aquifers, and more work needs to be done to identify those properties best suited for recharge. Amid soaking storms, California turns to farmland to funnel water into depleted aquifers 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Newmaster gained widespread media attention after a 2013 paper in which he and colleagues in BMC Medicine said major suppliers of nutritional supplements sold products improperly larded with fillers and sometimes tainted with toxic contaminants. After misconduct claims, star botanist has second paper retracted 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Drug market experts predicted that the contaminants would have fatal consequences. U.S. issues warning about Mexican pharmacies selling tainted, counterfeit pills 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z The facility has groundwater monitoring wells in concentric circles, and plant employees can track the progress of contaminants by looking at which wells detect higher amounts. Regulators: Nuclear plant leak didn’t require public notice 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The team found that the contaminants in the sediment, including lead and TBT — an endocrine disrupter used to protect ship hulls — accounted for most of the toxicity. Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Stirred Up Toxic Sediment 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Much of the liquid and contaminants had already evaporated before they reached the lakes or sound. All about meadowscaping: The low-maintenance ecolawn with ancient allure | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The water contains tritium and other radioactive contaminants. Regulators monitor tritium leak at Minnesota nuclear plant 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The pollution escaped when floodwaters carried contaminants off site and into a community below. Is a common industrial chemical fueling the spread of Parkinson's disease? 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Utilities that have high levels of a contaminant are typically given time to fix problems, but they could face fines or loss of federal grants if problems persist. EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The sediment thrown up by the Nord Stream 1 blast contained contaminants that breached the threshold safety level for 15 days, at depths of between 95 and 53 metres. Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Stirred Up Toxic Sediment 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Utilities that have high levels of a contaminant are typically given time to fix problems, but they could face fines or loss of federal grants if problems persist. EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Bruce Vanderhoff, Ohio’s health director, said in February that foul odors and symptoms such as headaches can be triggered by air contaminants at levels well below what’s unsafe. Aches, rashes and fear: Trauma remains after Ohio derailment 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Mr. DeWine, a Republican, said residents could return after air quality samples measured contaminants below levels of concern. How the Ohio Train Derailment and Its Aftermath Unfolded 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z It has insulated components on rovers sent to Mars, extracted toxic contaminants from water, some even speculate that the US military has put it inside nuclear warheads. Is there a better way to insulate our draughty homes? 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The contaminants’ impact on marine life won’t be known definitively for months, if not years. Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Stirred Up Toxic Sediment 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z But Congress allows the E.P.A. to monitor for only a limited list of contaminants in the environment, and even with approval, the bureaucratic process of validating and deploying each of the assays could take years. Weeks After Ohio Train Derailment, Health Concerns Mount 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z State officials also say no contaminants associated with the derailment were found in the municipal water supply or in 136 private wells. Aches, rashes and fear: Trauma remains after Ohio derailment 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z The E.P.A. said that it had not detected contaminants at “levels of concern” in and around East Palestine and that it had found no breaches of quality standards after testing hundreds of homes. How the Ohio Train Derailment and Its Aftermath Unfolded 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Baechler explained that animals which eat through filter-feeding, including bivalves such as oysters and claims, are vulnerable to contaminants in large part because they pump massive quantities of water through their bodies every day. Ocean plastic pollution is filtering up into the fish that we eat 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z They worked out how much of each contaminant would become bioavailable and calculated a toxicity threshold for the sediment. Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Stirred Up Toxic Sediment 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Another criticism is that seed oil manufacturers use heat and solvents, such as hexane, to extract oil from seeds, creating unhealthy transfats and chemical contaminants. Are seed oils bad for you? Sorting myths from facts 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z "Since there is no oversight or regulation of the manufacturing process of these synthetic cannabinoids, contaminants such as heavy metals and other impurities are a major concern in addition to the unknown safety profile." We asked experts why cannabis edibles produce such a different high than smoking 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z Mr. DeWine said on Twitter that state tests had showed no contaminants in the municipal water system. How the Ohio Train Derailment and Its Aftermath Unfolded 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z "Plastics and microplastics contain many harmful additives and tend to collect additional contaminants from their surroundings." Ocean plastic pollution is filtering up into the fish that we eat 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The contaminants spilled into some waterways and affected about seven and a half miles of stream, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ohio Train Derailment: Separating Fact From Fiction 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The agency offers technical assistance to states and communities and it recently made $2 billion available to states for contaminants like PFAS. Communities await first US limits on ‘forever chemicals’ 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z “We will be able for years to come to know if there are any contaminants approaching the municipal well field,” she said. Ohio train derailment waste grows as EPA struggles to find disposal sites 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Jackson residents have a longstanding distrust of the water system because of frequent warnings that the water must be boiled to kill contaminants before it’s safe to drink. Black Mississippi capital distrusts plans by white officials 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z By Saturday afternoon, federal and state officials had begun testing the air and municipal water, detecting no concerning levels of contaminants. How a small-town train derailment erupted into a culture battle 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z As the story of the Norfolk Southern chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, continues to unfold, we are learning how this freight train derailment polluted local waterways and released hazardous contaminants into the air. Chemistry Urgently Needs to Develop Safer Materials 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z EPA said it has conducted indoor air testing on about 570 homes and found no contaminants associated with the derailment inside them. Toxic air pollutants in East Palestine could pose long-term risks, researchers say 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Because they’re eaten raw, there’s no way for consumers to kill bacterial contaminants, like E. coli. 30 years after the deadly E. coli outbreak, a Seattle attorney still fights for food safety 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z “Short-term work can sometimes involve removal of contaminants or stabilization of a site, long-term cleanup can include, for example, decontamination of polluted groundwater, which can take more time,” he told The Washington Post via email. EPA to take control of Ohio derailment response 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z "Their results that claim there were no contaminants is not a reliable finding," Sam Bickley of the advocacy coalition Virginia Scientist-Community Interface, told the outlet. East Palestine residents told water was safe after "sloppy" testing paid for by rail company 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it had screened 525 homes for air quality as of Saturday and had sampled the municipal water in town, with no concerning levels of contaminants. Many in East Palestine, Skeptical of Official Tests, Seek Out Their Own 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The state plans to open a medical clinic in the village of 4,700 to analyze their symptoms, despite repeated statements that air and water testing has shown no signs of contaminants. Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio community 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Like the canaries that British coal miners brought with them to detect the presence of hazardous gases in the mines, the female belugas signaled that contaminants were putting humans at risk. Here’s What Scientists Are Learning about Women’s Health from Other Female Animals 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The administration says dozens of EPA officials remain on the ground to monitor air and water quality, and screen homes for contaminants. Trump to visit East Palestine as Biden under fire for toxic train derailment response 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Tiffani Kavalec, division chief of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, said the state agency is monitoring a moving plume of contaminants in the Ohio River. ‘This is absurd’: Train cars that derailed in Ohio were labeled non-hazardous 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Despite repeated assurances that air and water testing has shown no signs of contaminants, some around East Palestine, along the Pennsylvania state line, are still skeptical and afraid to return to their homes. Clinic to open near derailment site as health worries linger 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency has said the company must document the release of hazardous contaminants and outline cleanup actions. Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio community 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The Ohio EPA agreed that the contaminant amounts found so far don’t pose a risk for cities that rely on the river for its drinking water. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z A chemical odor lingers because people can smell the contaminants even when they are far below hazardous concentrations, according to the agency. ‘Chernobyl 2.0’? Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The state’s Environmental Protection Agency said the latest tests show five wells supplying the village’s drinking water are free from contaminants. Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z "Unfortunately, this means that many contaminants are dissolved into the water during its journey before reaching the glass." Bottled water booming despite worries over waste 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z "Air quality samples in the area of the wreckage and in nearby residential neighborhoods have consistently showed readings at points below safety screening levels for contaminants of concern," DeWine's office said in a press release. Why the train wreck in Ohio is such a major public health disaster 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The state agency "has been monitoring water quality throughout the region and has not found contaminant levels at any levels they've deemed concerning." “Environmental disaster”: Ohio train disaster spews toxic chemicals after years of GOP deregulation 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Experts urged caution as they assessed the long-term consequences, warning that airborne contaminants can settle on surfaces, seep into wells and migrate through cracks into basements and homes. ‘Chernobyl 2.0’? Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Even low levels of contaminants that aren’t considered hazardous can create lingering odors or symptoms such as headaches, Ohio’s health director said Tuesday. Ohio town takes resident questions on derailment, chemicals 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Even in communities beyond East Palestine, some residents say they worry about long-term effects of even low-grade exposure to contaminants from the site. Ohio derailment aftermath: How worried should people be? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The EPA and other agencies are actively monitoring water for contaminants. Why the train wreck in Ohio is such a major public health disaster 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z On Feb. 12, the E.P.A., after monitoring the air, said it had not detected contaminants at “levels of concern” in and around East Palestine, although residents might still smell odors. What We Know About the Train Derailment in Ohio 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The question is whether enough contaminants were released to cause longer-term effects. Residents wonder whether it’s safe to return after toxic train derailment 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Precautions also are being taken to ensure contaminants that reached the Ohio River don’t make it into drinking water. Ohio town takes resident questions on derailment, chemicals 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The air resources board has heavily regulated hexavalent chromium in California since it was identified as an toxic air contaminant in 1986. Column: Why California's anti-chromers can't see the forest for the trees 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z He said it was also a safety issue to ensure that dangerous products, including those containing contaminants, do not make it out on the market. As illegal pot dispensaries thrive, NYC goes after landlords 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z On Feb. 8, the governor’s office announced that residents were permitted to return home after air quality samples measured contaminants below levels of concern. What We Know About the Train Derailment in Ohio 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Without much information, residents and experts told The Post that they question whether it’s safe to return to their homes a week after contaminants flowed into local streams and spewed into the air. Residents wonder whether it’s safe to return after toxic train derailment 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Environmental protection agency crews were working to remove contaminants from streams and monitor water quality. Evacuations urged in Ohio town as train wreck smolders 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z There could also be impacts from climate change, prey availability, contaminants and perhaps even thiamine deficiencies. Sturgeon numbers sinking in Columbia River 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The gloves will protect your hands and the mixture from any possible contaminants. How to (deliberately) grow your own mushrooms at home 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z New rules could include clear labels, regulations regarding contaminants, limits on CBD levels and requirements, such as a minimum purchase age. FDA declines to regulate CBD; calls on Congress for fix 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed significant limits on levels of lead in processed baby food that could reduce exposure to the contaminant by as much as 27%. Updated COVID vaccines prevented illness from latest variants -CDC 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z And preliminary research conducted in nearby coastal ecosystems indicated that contaminants had traveled farther still. Tracing the flow of "forever chemicals" into waterways and wildlife 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The proposed levels “will result in long-term, meaningful and sustainable reductions in the exposure to this contaminant from foods,” said Dr. Robert M. Califf, the commissioner of the F.D.A. F.D.A. Proposes Limits for Lead in Baby Food 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z "These contaminants are toxic chemicals used as industrial solvents and antifreeze agents that can be fatal even taken in small amounts, and should never be found in medicines," the WHO said. WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z It showed that in the seven executions carried out since 2018, none of the lethal injections used were tested for contaminants. Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z County officials say the water being saved matters - not just to bolster water supplies but also to prevent contaminants picked up by rainwater from flowing into the Pacific Ocean. California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z "E very contaminant ends up in water," Kopec said, and "water always flows downhill. It's all moving down to the ocean." Tracing the flow of "forever chemicals" into waterways and wildlife 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z County officials say the water being saved matters — not just to bolster water supplies but also to prevent contaminants picked up by rainwater from flowing into the Pacific Ocean. California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The trucks will take boxes to Mill’s depots to strip out any contaminants and convert the foodstuff into chicken feed. Nest co-creator wants you to pay $33 a month not to trash your food 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The independent report found the state failed to properly test drugs used in lethal injections for contaminants. Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z More people die every day from food-related chronic illnesses than die in a year from foodborne acute illness caused by contaminants the FDA and the Agriculture Department regulate. Opinion | Food is making us sick. The FDA can do something about it. 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Because mussels remain in one place and filter large volumes of water, they "can be used to understand potential human exposure to contaminants," Maine Department of Environmental Protection biologists wrote in a 2017 report. Tracing the flow of "forever chemicals" into waterways and wildlife 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z China has a strong hold on the global rare earth industry not only in mining but also in the complex processing of the minerals, which produces radioactive contaminants. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z It sees those outside the closed circle of the nation-state or the ethnic or religious group as contaminants who must be physically purged, usually with violence, to restore the health of the nation. America's theater of the absurd: Our politics has become an endless carnival 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z It would be the first time in more than a decade that the federal government cracks down on a contaminant responsible for thousands of premature deaths every year. Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Limits on Deadly Air Pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z They don’t degrade naturally in the environment and move freely in water, unlike contaminants such as PCBs that stick in sediments, Remucal said. Study: Toxic PFAS chemical plume detected in Green Bay 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Mussels can concentrate chemicals, allowing scientists to find contaminants that might otherwise be below detection limits, the report noted. Tracing the flow of "forever chemicals" into waterways and wildlife 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The WHO said labs contracted by it in Ghana and Switzerland found excess levels of ethyleneglycol and diethyleneglycol contaminants in the Maiden syrups. India inspects drug factories as Gambia controversy lingers 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Used engine oil has contaminants that could damage the engine if left unattended. Edmunds: 5 tips for storing your vehicle this winter 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Many products in dispensaries may have contaminants, may not actually contain CBD and may be high in THC concentration. Advice | Ask a Doctor: Is marijuana as bad for me as alcohol? 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The strain of the contaminant plant, which was sent to laboratories for testing, has not been publicly identified by health authorities. An unknown weed made spinach eaters hallucinate. The greens were recalled. 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z But cleaning decades-old contaminants from a major municipal water source is a massive undertaking. Drought-ravaged L.A. seeks surprising source of water: A contaminated Superfund site 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Today, every gallon from two water district wells must first be flushed through six enormous tanks, each filled with 40,000 pounds of specially treated coal, to remove contaminants. More ‘forever chemicals’ found in WA drinking water as cleanup costs mount 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Droughts and overpumping cause groundwater levels to drop, causing contaminant concentrations to increase. Household water wells are drying up in record numbers as California drought worsens 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The NRC or state agencies almost always approve these requests, allowing contaminants like uranium and selenium to be left in the groundwater. "A ticking atomic bomb": The Cold War legacy lurking in U.S. groundwater 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Florida poses particular challenges because of its shallow water table and potential for makeshift landfills to leach contaminants into groundwater. Hurricane Ian left mountains of debris. Clearing it will take months. 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z In a drought-stricken California, as groundwater levels drop because of less rain and over pumping, concentrations of contaminants in water increase, Massey said. As California droughts intensify, ecosystems and rural communities will bear the brunt 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z City water officials thought layers of soil and gravel in the aquifers have filtered almost all potential contaminants. More ‘forever chemicals’ found in WA drinking water as cleanup costs mount 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z They also detected more than 92 different contaminants in the fish, some at levels high enough to harm human health. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z She said federal regulators also haven't done enough to understand certain contaminants at uranium mills. "A ticking atomic bomb": The Cold War legacy lurking in U.S. groundwater 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z As those are consumed by larger animals, like fish, the contaminants are passed on. Gas Works Park enters new phase of cleanup: Shoreline and lake bed to be dredged, capped 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Federal tests found arsenic and other contaminants in the soil near the site several years ago. Mexico’s colonial-era city of Oaxaca choked by trash piles 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The process does create some residual contaminants, but it’s less than that of desalted seawater and can be disposed of in septic tanks. They used to call California ocean desalination a disaster. But water crisis brings new look 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z For as many as half the contaminants at issue, the state said it didn't have the technology to measure whether polluters met the new stricter criteria. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Water quality standards impose specific limits on the allowable concentration of contaminants — for example, the number of micrograms of uranium per liter of water. "A ticking atomic bomb": The Cold War legacy lurking in U.S. groundwater 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The Safe Drinking Water Act was signed into law in 1974 and initially protected Americans against 22 contaminants, including arsenic. When destitute small towns mean dangerous tap water 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The law protected Americans against 22 contaminants, including arsenic. When destitute small towns mean dangerous tap water 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The study also shows how environmental hazards have become concentrated in these communities, she added, including “different kinds of air contaminants.” Toxic metal pollution is 10 times worse in racially segregated communities 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Wigal also said that when companies release harmful contaminants into the river, most are at such low concentrations that they are below the agency's ability to detect them. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Uranium and other contaminants had for decades tainted private wells that some residents used for drinking water and agriculture, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. "A ticking atomic bomb": The Cold War legacy lurking in U.S. groundwater 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The news that many of the favorite products we spray on our bodies might contain a cancer-causing contaminant has left some consumers concerned, prompting conversations on social media and online searches about benzene. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z When a water utility doesn’t treat water properly or has high levels of a contaminant, states are supposed to enforce the law. When destitute small towns mean dangerous tap water 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z It is typical for bacteria levels in coastal waters to rise after storms as rainfall pushes out contaminants, pesticides and litter from the county’s storm drains, runoffs, creeks and rivers, and into the ocean. All Los Angeles County beaches placed under high bacteria warning due to rain 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z That means of 100,000 people exposed to these levels of contaminants, one of them would develop cancer as a result of the exposure. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z But Prof Miller also cautions that there are some issues with biodegradable packaging, such as people wrongly putting it out with their recycling, where it could act as a contaminant. Crunch time as crisp makers adopt plastic-free packets 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Russia said on Wednesday it would continue to make the case to the international community that it believed Ukraine intended to detonate a with radioactive contaminants. Only way to peace is helping Ukraine fight, Italy's PM says 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z By the time Reeves issued the emergency order, Jackson residents had already been told for a month to boil their water to kill possible contaminants. Water investigations said to test Biden racial equity pledge 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Benzene is a known contaminant of petroleum products. Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Asked why the company did not mention the find in response to Science’s 13 October email, she says Merck was still conducting tests to assess whether the vaccine had remained free of contaminants. Merck locates frozen batch of undisclosed Ebola vaccine, will donate for testing in Uganda’s outbreak 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z By the time Reeves issued the emergency order, Jackson residents had already been told for a month to boil their water before to kill possible contaminants. EPA opens civil rights probe into Mississippi water woes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z After contaminants were discovered, plans were made in the early 2000s to remove as much of the toxic material as possible. Inside the Bolt Creek fire — and the newly burning forests of the western Cascades 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Many of the species that share our planet are exposed to similar stressors and environmental contaminants. Why this UCLA professor is studying female animals to gain insights into women's health 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Laboratory analysis of the syrups "confirms that they contain unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants", according to the WHO. Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia? 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z While adults are already developed and grown, infants are a far more vulnerable population — and it is unknown the effect that ingesting such contaminants might cause in them, the authors note. Microplastics found in human breast milk for the first time 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z For seven weeks from late July to mid-September, people in Jackson were also told to boil water to kill contaminants because the state health department found cloudy water that could make people ill. Mississippi city with water woes also faces trash trouble 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z A barrier built 30 feet underground now shields groundwater from contaminants that still remain. Inside the Bolt Creek fire — and the newly burning forests of the western Cascades 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The WHO said that laboratory analysis of samples of the products "confirms that they contain unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants." WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The storm’s winds and excessive rain washed leaves, organic matter and contaminants into streams and the bays, signaling the beginning of serious environmental effects that could emerge. Florida’s waterways contaminated post-Ian, posing health risks 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Although the researchers developed methods to filter any potential contaminants out of the sequencing data, she would like to see the results replicated using samples taken in a sterile environment. Fungi Lurk Inside Cancers—and Might Speed Their Growth 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Heavy rainfall and high winds from Hurricane Ian could cause some of Florida’s industrial sites to spill dangerous contaminants into local waterways, environmentalists warned Wednesday. Heavy rain could cause toxic waste spills at industrial sites in Ian’s path 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z He added that, in heavily agricultural areas, local contaminants like cattle droppings can also become an issue. Hurricane Ian is going to flood out Florida — and this is a constant climate change problem 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Heavy rainfall and high winds from Hurricane Ian could cause some of Florida’s industrial sites to spill dangerous contaminants into local waterways, environmentalists warned on Wednesday. Heavy rain could cause toxic waste spills at industrial sites in Ian’s path. 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The pollution that infests those systems can include everything from silt and natural debris to asbestos, heavy metals, radioactive isotopes and other harmful contaminants released when man-made structures burn. How New Mexico’s Largest Wildfire Set Off a Drinking Water Crisis 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Even before the water supply failed in August, Jackson’s water was loaded with lead and other contaminants that made it hazardous to human health, the plaintiffs say. Jackson water crisis was ‘foreseeable,’ residents say in lawsuit 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Their seals of approval mean that the supplement was properly manufactured, contains the ingredients listed on the label, and doesn’t contain harmful levels of contaminants. Your questions on vitamin D (and other supplements), answered 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Honestly, smart people have no idea about the environmental harm caused by open-net salmon farms or the potential health risks from eating fish that might contain contaminants. Salmon farming’s dirty business 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Investigators allege products that were stored in unsanitary locations or that had mislabeled levels of contaminants were sold to customers in Michigan, Kansas, Georgia, Ohio and Louisiana. WA juice-maker sold moldy, tainted juice to schools, officials say 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Founded by Paramount Network’s “Bar Rescue” star Jon Taffer, the pub-style eatery hopes to coax Washingtonians out of their homes by removing “all possible biological and other contaminants,” according to a press release. D.C. restaurants struggle to stay open as pandemic relief dries up 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The complaint lists four plaintiffs but says thousands of Jackson residents were exposed to contaminants or otherwise harmed by the city’s alleged failures. Jackson water crisis was ‘foreseeable,’ residents say in lawsuit 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z They found that many contained inert fillers and contaminants, including toxic substances. Journal will not retract influential paper by botanist accused of plagiarism and fraud 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Once in place, it will help trap contaminants and filter the water. New research facility shows how to live with rising tides 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z The city of 150,000 is in the sixth week of a boil-water advisory from the state health department because of concerns that low pressure could allow contaminants into the water. EPA leader: Jackson needs ‘fair share’ of money to fix water 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Each way has its own chemical fingerprint, formed by trace contaminants and radioactive versions of elements. New Classification Reveals Just How Many Ways Minerals Form 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z When you have the opposite — very little amounts coming in, little recharge happening with fresher flows — you get an increase in contaminants.” Dirty water, drying wells: Central Californians shoulder drought's inequities 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The machine first filters Martian air for contaminants and then pressurizes it. A small tree’s worth of oxygen is produced by machine on Mars 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z When water pressure drops, as it did in Jackson, it also allows contaminants to get into the system, Whelton said. Jackson, Miss., shows how extreme weather can trigger a clean water crisis 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Fewer oyster reefs and lower populations could also mean more polluted waterways because oysters filter out contaminants in water. Oyster shells sell for top dollar as biologists scramble to protect shellfish beds 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Dunphy: To improve water quality, homeowners can invest in a whole home water treatment system based on concerns and specific contaminants in their water supply identified via testing. How to test and improve your tap water 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Apart from booger eating being disgusting, it means ingesting all those inhaled mucus bound germs, toxic metals and environmental contaminants discussed earlier. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z While continuing to aid nurses and veterans, the organization also provides assistance for vision-related health initiatives and supports programs that address the impact of toxic chemicals, contaminants and pollutants on prenatal and child health. Donald Jonas, Retail Magnate Who Sold Art to Help Nurses, Dies at 92 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z In the modern process, the roasting of tin ores containing SnO2 removes contaminants such as arsenic and sulfur as volatile oxides. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Genomics could also improve the methods used to monitor the impact of pollutants on ecosystems and help clean up environmental contaminants. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This will reduce some chemicals through absorption, but it will not address water problems such as hardness, metals, bacteria, viruses or ultrafine contaminants. How to test and improve your tap water 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z This is typically not an issue, but it can exacerbate environmental exposure to some contaminants. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Rare earths, a group of 17 elements near the bottom of the periodic table, are not radioactive, but radioactive contaminants like uranium and thorium occur naturally in rare earth deposits. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Concentrations of these contaminants are typically very low in treated and natural waters, and their levels cannot exceed relatively low concentration thresholds without causing adverse effects on health and wildlife. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z PCR is used for many purposes in laboratories, such as the cloning of gene fragments to analyze genetic diseases, identification of contaminant foreign DNA in a sample, and the amplification of DNA for sequencing. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Teams are moving forward with a plan to remove the whole commercial vessel and have it placed onto a barge, where contaminants can be safely removed, according to a Friday news release from the U.S. Steps continue to remove sunken boat from seafloor near San Juan Island 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Chinese scientific papers and media have made much of such findings, but skeptics say the viral traces may be contaminants and the antibodies could be responses to other pathogens that “cross-react” with SARS-CoV-2. Where did pandemic start? Anywhere but here, argue papers by Chinese scientists echoing party line 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Controversies over how to dispose of those contaminants have led to the shuttering of rare earth separation factories over the past 40 years in Japan, Australia, France and the United States. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Specifically, selective precipitation is used to remove contaminants from wastewater before it is released back into natural bodies of water. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z “Drinking-water-distribution-system contaminants resulting from plastic pipes are not explored very often,” Coffin says. Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Boeing would have to test for the contaminants in waterway outfalls for at least 12 storm events to ensure levels of pollutants would not violate federal water quality standards or background levels. L.A. water board approves controversial agreement with Boeing over toxic site 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The results were “provocative,” he added, because other studies had linked thyroid cancer to environmental contaminants at Santa Susana and “found in the surrounding communities.” Column: Did California give Boeing a pass on a major pollution cleanup? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Wohl was given 18 months probation, fined $10,000 and ordered to perform 150 hours of community service for reckless conduct and discharging contaminants into the Chicago River, according to the BBC. It’s the 18th anniversary of Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumping human waste onto Chicago tour boat 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Recent studies have shown that your exhaled breath can contain molecules that may be biomarkers for recent exposure to environmental contaminants or for pathological conditions ranging from asthma to lung cancer. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Whelton and his colleagues have actively pursued questions about potential contaminants in the water carried in plastic and other types of drinking water pipes. Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z But the celebration was short-lived: Less than a year and a half after operations began, state and federal regulators, with the company’s help, began investigating whether contaminants were leaking from Homestake’s waste. A uranium ghost town in the making 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z An estimated 3.5 million U.S. veterans — about 1 in 5 — have been exposed to contaminants and hazardous pollutants. Opinion | Celebrate the Pact Act’s passing. Mourn what it took to get here. 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Department of Agriculture rules would declare salmonella an adulterant - a contaminant that can cause food-borne illness - in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Using homemade materials, she developed an instrument known as a trough for measuring surface contaminants and their effects. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Two years later the team published a study that compared contaminants released by copper pipes and by 11 brands of a total of four types of plastic pipes. Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The company excavated soil from more than 3,500 acres where wind had carried contaminants off-site. A uranium ghost town in the making 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Department of Agriculture rules would declare salmonella an adulterant — a contaminant that can cause food-borne illness — in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The mesmerizing device uses fans and filters to pull contaminants — including smoke, dog dander and the unwelcome coronavirus — out of indoor air. This DIY box flashes trippy lights and helps clear indoor air of the coronavirus 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Another source of dust may seem insignificant, but along the Wasatch Front, where two-thirds of the state's population lives, the Great Salt Lake has the potential to add more hazardous contaminants to the mix. A looming ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake isn't that far off 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Instead they were meant to reveal potential contaminants—some of which could hold implications for water quality and health—that could be produced by interactions between drinking water and plastic pipes. Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z “They don’t know there’s a new contaminant in this,” he said. Biden’s Drug Czar Is Leading the Charge for a ‘Harm Reduction’ Approach 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z In 1994, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service took a similar step by declaring some strains of E. coli a contaminant in ground beef and launched a testing program for the pathogen. USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Three log removals are equivalent to removing 99.9% of the contaminant, for example. Los Angeles could soon put recycled water directly into the tap. It’s not ‘toilet to tap’ 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z But just because the lakebed has contaminants in it doesn't mean they will necessarily blow into the environment. A looming ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake isn't that far off 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z In 2015, Exide acknowledged decades of illegal actions, including dumping contaminants, such as arsenic and lead, into the local air, soil and water. Thousands of homeless people in old Sears building? Some in Boyle Heights say no way 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Air pollution occurs in many forms but can generally be thought of as gaseous and particulate contaminants that are present in the earth’s atmosphere. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z In other cases, the aquifer material is just normal rock or sediment, but some particular feature of the water or the aquifer allows the contaminant to build up to significant levels. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Lead, mercury, and arsenic are some of the more problematic inorganic groundwater contaminants. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z In 2016, the University of Utah atmospheric scientist set out to determine if a briny crust and vegetation will keep contaminants and sediment alike contained and hold toxic dust plumes at bay. A looming ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake isn't that far off 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Producing battery cells by the millions in a factory is vastly more difficult than making a few hundred in a clean room — a space designed to minimize contaminants. Advanced Batteries Move From Labs to Mass Production 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z A chronic effect of a contaminant results from exposure to small amounts of a substance over a long period of time. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z One is to prevent rainwater from infiltrating down to the water table and picking up contaminants; this can be achieved by simply capping or roofing over the landfill, mine tailings, or spill site. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Salt, typically sodium chloride, is a common inorganic contaminant. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z The very salt that makes the lake water unfit for human consumption may be a saving grace when it comes to holding in its dust and contaminants. A looming ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake isn't that far off 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The researchers envision a cilia-covered chip as the basis of a diagnostic device that could test any sample of water, blood or urine to find contaminants or markers of disease. Cilia Are Minuscule Wonders, and Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out How to Mimic Them 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z We can be exposed to these contaminants from a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The second is to provide an impermeable barrier beneath the contaminant. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Another common groundwater contaminant is biological, which includes harmful bacteria and viruses. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Not only does runoff from metropolitan areas also carry contaminants, but it may well fuel the synthesis of other toxins in the lake itself. A looming ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake isn't that far off 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Gloves, a white suit and hood need to be put on in the right order before stepping into a chamber where jets of air blast away remaining contaminants. China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Sometimes harmful environmental contaminants occur biologically, such as mold or a toxic algae bloom. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z This can be a slow process, and preventing the contaminant from travelling significantly during this process can be accomplished by manipulating local groundwater flow through the extraction or injection of water at certain locations. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Biological remediation usually consists of using specific strains of bacteria to break down a contaminant into safer chemicals. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z The sheer size and amount of contaminants dumped there, has also made it one of the most challenging. 35,000 toxic waste drums have at last been removed from WA landfill 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Singapore’s NEWater is made by disinfecting sewage with ultraviolet light and passing the liquid through advanced membranes to remove contaminant particles. Beer made from recycled toilet water wins admirers in Singapore 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Using prokaryotes for bioremediation of hydrocarbons also has the advantage of breaking down contaminants at the molecular level, as opposed to simply chemically dispersing the contaminant. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Natural contamination can be caused by particularly high levels of contaminants within the aquifer itself, but is more commonly a result of enhanced solubility of contaminants due to the aquifer chemistry. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Chemical remediation uses the introduction of chemicals to remove the contaminant or make it less harmful. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z The cleanup of the historical lead, arsenic and other contaminants continues today. Some people in this Montana mining town worry about the dust next door 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z An aluminum smelter and cable mill ran on the property for almost 60 years, leaving contaminants like fluoride and cyanide in the soil, the state says. Cleanup of former Reynolds Metals site in Longview could begin in 2023 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z The relationship between exposure to environmental contaminants such as POPs and human health is complex. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Many of the proposed projects would be built in minority communities that already deal with substantial amounts of air pollution and other contaminants. Protesters want Murphy to deny future fossil fuel projects 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z One example is reactive barriers, a permeable wall in the ground or at a discharge point that chemically reacts with contaminants in the water. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z They’re high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury and other contaminants, Irons said. From ‘carp’ to ‘copi’: unpopular fish getting a makeover 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Water utilities were forced to scramble and shut down intake valves while farmers stopped drawing from the rivers as the contaminants moved downstream. New Mexico reaches $32M settlement over 2015 mine spill 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Air pollution can be thought of as gaseous and particulate contaminants that are present in the earth’s atmosphere. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z But most research on pharmaceutical contaminants has been done in North America, Europe and China and has examined just a small subset of compounds. Common Drugs Pollute Rivers on Every Continent 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Reactive barriers made of limestone can increase the pH of acid mine drainage, making the water less acidic and more basic, which removes dissolved contaminants by precipitation into a solid form. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s a high-tech enterprise, using cells from the nose and lung to grow human airway tissue in the lab before infecting it with viruses, along with environmental contaminants like cigarette smoke. Covid is making flu and other common viruses act in unfamiliar ways 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Iowa is often criticized because it has a voluntary nutrient reduction strategy that allows farmers to decide whether they want to implement measures that could reduce farm runoff of fertilizer, nitrate and other water contaminants. EPA to give $60M to 12 states to help curb water pollution 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Environmental contaminants are chemicals found in the environment in amounts higher than what would be there naturally. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z An entry from Georgetown University uses light, breathable metal foams that filter contaminants with tiny pores. Better Face Masks Are Possible: Here Are Some Winning Designs 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z As water runs over the land or infiltrates into the ground, it dissolves material left behind by these potential contaminant sources. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Risks are elevated after flooding or heavy rainfall, when animal and human feces, dirt, nutrients such as nitrogen and other contaminants can seep into wells. Climate-driven flooding poses well water contamination risks 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z But as wind erodes the crust over time, those contaminants become airborne. As the Great Salt Lake dries up, Utah faces ‘an environmental nuclear bomb’ 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z We can be exposed to these contaminants from a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z People who are Black, Muslim, Asian, Jewish and LGBTQ, along with the undocumented, liberals, feminists and intellectuals, already branded as contaminants, will be slated for execution. There will be no gun control: For many white Americans, the idea of the gun is all they have left 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The risks and type of remediation for a contaminant depend on the type of chemicals present. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Indiana’s health department offers testing for bacteria, lead, copper, fluoride and other contaminants. Climate-driven flooding poses well water contamination risks 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “So when we put this warning out, the intention was really for hospitals to keep an eye out for other overdoses involving purported ecstasy but which had other contaminants.” L.A. County raises alarm about mysterious blue pills after three girls nearly die 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z In Denver, Colorado 80 liters of several organic solvents contaminated 4.5 trillion liters of groundwater and produced a 5 km long contaminant plume. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z County public health officials stated that these drug contaminants can affect the heart, brain and other organ systems and can lead to life-threatening complications. After 3 teens overdose, school districts warn of fentanyl-laced ecstasy pills 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z We toss them in the landfill, or they remain on the bottles as potential contaminants in the recycling center. Wine bottle foil is wasteful, annoying — and going away 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z It can also help reduce the contaminants that build up from such things as pet allergens, mold and chemical cleaning products — all stuff you don’t exactly want to breathe in either. I used a $150 device to track my COVID risk. I got COVID anyway 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “The black-market pills could contain fentanyl and other contaminants that can cause death.” L.A. County raises alarm about mysterious blue pills after three girls nearly die 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z They include biological contaminants such as bacteria, molds and pollen, burning of fuels and environmental tobacco smoke, building materials and furnishings, household products, central heating and cooling systems, and outdoor sources. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z They said further research into sources will be crucial because contaminants would have to be removed. Moon may hold massive water from ancient volcanoes — a potential source for astronauts, study finds 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z First, the shop will wash and detail the vehicle with a clay bar to remove any contaminants from the surface of the paint. What to know before getting your car wrapped 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Still, the new emphasis on indoor air quality may help grow the global market for technology that can monitor indoor and outdoor contaminants. I used a $150 device to track my COVID risk. I got COVID anyway 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The new analysis looks more specifically at the causes of pollution – separating traditional contaminants such as indoor smoke or sewage from more modern pollutants, like industrial air pollution and toxic chemicals. Pollution killing 9 million people a year, Africa hardest hit - study 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Causes of sick building syndrome are believed to include inadequate ventilation, indoor air pollution, and biological contaminants. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z “This DDT story, and contaminants interfering with reproduction, is what we call a sublethal exposure,” said Tubbs, a reproductive sciences expert at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Scientists find new and mysterious DDT chemicals accumulating in California condors 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Virgin Islands and ordered officials in Clarksburg, W.Va., to provide an alternative source of drinking water or remove lead for customers affected by high levels of the contaminant, many of them Black. Justice Dept. Tries to Shift Environmental Justice Efforts From Symbolic to Substantive 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z The police commissioner of the Bahamas, Paul Rolle, said officials also collected samples from the rooms where the tourists were staying and the surrounding property to determine whether any contaminants were present. Bahamas calls on US to help solve deaths of 3 American tourists 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z The plant’s spines are covered in contaminants, Trager said, which “gather all sorts of debris, and are dirty enough that they might infect you.” A cactus prick on a SoCal trail became a medical emergency. What to do if you get spiked 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Public shelters have installed filters to keep out radioactive contaminants. Japan Says It Needs Nuclear Power. Can Host Towns Ever Trust It Again? 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z That’s because the water can rapidly turn smelly as the skin, hair and other contaminants it contains degrade. One way around California's water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z “The form helps prevent folds and stress on the dress,” Corcoran says, “while the muslin protects it from light, humidity, and environmental contaminants.” Conservators "speechless" that Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe's dress to Met Gala 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z David Kreamer, a professor of hydrology and an authority on groundwater contaminants at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, disputed that assertion. Why the Debate Over Russian Uranium Worries U.S. Tribal Nations 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Drought can increase the concentration of pathogens and other contaminants in well water. Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z The agency declared that “nearby residents, businesses, and schools are safe from contaminants found at the Site,” and in its determination, added that “there is no significant risk beyond the property boundaries.” A long-forgotten toxic dump site is raising new worries for this Los Angeles neighborhood 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z But the product, which the company has repeatedly insisted is safe and free from contaminants, is still sold in markets such as Asia and South America. Johnson & Johnson investors reject proposal to end global talc sales. 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z While the company works on another application, its equipment sits idle inside the clear plastic-sheet walls of a “clean room” specially built to shield materials from airborne contaminants. Efforts to make protective medical gear in US falling flat 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z We are environmental chemists who have spent a decade examining the indoor environment and the contaminants people are exposed to in their own homes. Perspective | Wearing shoes in the house is gross 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z In response, the state established a free voucher program that pays for people affected by the Labor Day fires to test their well water for some contaminants. Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z The system improves air quality, Jones said, by eliminating blowing air and contaminants. Colorado mountain project offers vision of green housing’s future 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Among the Campaign for Economic Democracy's successes was Proposition 65, a ballot initiative to protect drinking water from carcinogenic contaminants. Jane Fonda’s new climate PAC is taking on fossil fuel-backed politicians 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The study provides a physical model describing that relation and could predict, for example, how much contaminant can be retrieved from a chemical site by injecting a solution. Why Some Fluids Flow Slower when Pushed Harder 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z These contaminants — and most important the dangerous neurotoxin lead — are odorless and colorless. Perspective | Wearing shoes in the house is gross 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z The county also alerted property owners that contaminants could seep into the aquifers tapped by private wells. Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z “What’s crazy is the board of health can adopt a rule protecting people from exposure to contaminants in state government buildings, for example, but not in schools,” Pollet said. After Monroe school exposure, WA budgets $1.6 million for study and removal of toxic lights 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Regan also said the agency will propose a rule aimed at stopping toxic contaminants in pits where waste from coal-burning is stored from leaching into drinking water and the environment. In Texas speech, Biden’s EPA chief puts power plants on notice for pollution 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z It allows them to abrogate their own humanity by denying the humanity of people deemed undesirable or a cultural contaminant. GOP's violent rhetoric keeps getting worse — and almost nobody is paying attention 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Put in place to contain the radioactive contaminants, the exclusion zone also protects the region from human disturbance. Military Action in Chernobyl Could be Dangerous for People and the Environment 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Butte County not only warned people to test for contaminants, but also advised them to drink pricey bottled water until they knew the full extent of the fire damage to their wells. Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z This gap and others allow contaminants to fester in schools across the state. After Monroe school exposure, WA budgets $1.6 million for study and removal of toxic lights 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z It often comes in seed mixes, sometimes intentionally and sometimes as a contaminant. Caring for a heat-damaged daphne, pruning tree roots and controlling slugs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Still, the VA’s own hazardous materials exposure website, along with scientists and doctors, say military personnel do face risks and dangers after being exposed to contaminants. In Texas trip, Biden to call for more health care for vets 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Even then, the contaminants could have long-term impacts on the reproductive processes of many species and weaken their immune systems. An oil spill upends an ancestral fishing tradition 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Since cleanup began in 2000, more than 2,600 contaminated locations — yards, tailings piles and parks — have been dug up, with clean soil brought in and contaminants hauled away. Ex-Worker Wins $36.5 Million From Company That Hid Asbestos Damage 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The research will cover several contaminants, including PCBs, lead, asbestos and mold. After Monroe school exposure, WA budgets $1.6 million for study and removal of toxic lights 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z But the VA’s own hazardous materials exposure website, along with scientists and doctors, agree that dangers do exist for military personnel exposed to contaminants. California reps ask US for new water study at former base 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z On Thursday, China began approving imports of Russian wheat that had long been blocked because of Beijing’s concerns over fungus and other contaminants. Ukraine Invasion Threatens Global Wheat Supply 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The United Nations is attempting to draft a treaty to rein in the contaminants, while the European Union is drawing up a policy of its own. California officials approve plan to crack down on microplastics polluting the ocean 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z But the VA’s own hazardous materials exposure website, along with scientists and doctors, agree that, in general, dangers exist for military personnel potentially exposed to contaminants. What Lies Beneath: Key findings of AP’s investigation 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z It is system 2 thinking that helps people counterbalance mental contaminants and other biases introduced by the more knee-jerk system 1. People Who Jump to Conclusions Show Other Kinds of Thinking Errors 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z After more than a century of industrial use, the land was saturated with contaminants. The Art World’s Amazing Spider Man 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z They called for measures to protect vulnerable Californians in low-income rural communities, who have unsafe contaminants in their tap water or wells that are at risk of running dry. Climate crisis and systemic inequities drive push to reform California water laws 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Liver tissue was tested for heavy metals, anticoagulants, pesticides, environmental contaminants, drugs, and other products. Exam finds no definitive cause of Medina Spirit’s death 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The company said the water was blended with that from another source and the contaminants did not reach customers. Toxic water did not reach customer's taps - Cambridge Water 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z “The increases in temperature have been suggested to increase the toxicity of certain contaminants and enhance the chemical reaction rates and degradation processes,” Ariya said. Climate change is altering the smell of snow 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Most of the tested products contained different plants, were larded with inert fillers, or were tainted with contaminants that could cause liver and colon damage, skin tumors, and other serious health problems. This scientist accused the supplement industry of fraud. Now, his own work is under fire 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z The water will be monitored for contaminants as it passes through the filtration system and is eventually discharged into the neighboring Halawa Stream. Navy begins draining millions of gallons of treated water after fuel leak in Hawaii 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z “They need to be modernized to protect people from the most toxic contaminants that are discharged from coal plants.” Biden begins crackdown on power plant pollution 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Naujoks said he tracked the possible contaminant to a large pipe connected to the Washington Aqueduct’s facility. Environmental advocacy group urges investigation into reported Potomac River spill 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Plastics are a diverse class of contaminants containing complex mixtures of among 10,000 different monomers, additives and processing aids, making it difficult to estimate longevity, though scientists are working to discern better half-life estimates. Perspective | Five myths about plastics 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Sanitize your containers before use and use filtered water to reduce potential contaminants. Culturesforhealth.com, which sells various sprout kits, adds these safety tips: letting sprouts dry before refrigerating them, and consuming them within 5–7 days. Cold-weather crops: How to grow herbs, microgreens and sprouts indoors for garden-fresh flavor, even in winter | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Brosseau suggests one example of the latter: people entering a space that contained a contaminant could enhance their respirator with a hypothetical FaceBit that included a sensor for detecting the concentration of the environmental hazard. New Sensor Tells You How Well Your Mask Is Working 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z This fall, for instance, the EPA plans to propose a rule compelling many coal-fired plants to update filtration systems that treat wastewater laced with arsenic and other contaminants before reaching drinking water. Biden begins crackdown on power plant pollution 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z In the 1990s, city residents were advised to boil the water when filtering problems led to excess turbidity, along with the threat of more dangerous contaminants, in its drinking water. Environmental advocacy group urges investigation into reported Potomac River spill 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z "Legal does not necessarily equal safe," the nonprofit Environmental Working Group said in a 2021 report that found elevated levels of water contaminants — including haloacetic acids — in drinking water supplies in Columbia, Missouri. 8 newly flagged substances that could give you cancer 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The plant was closed in 2002, but PFOA, one of a group of contaminants often known as forever chemicals, was discovered in 2016 after a similar situation in a nearby New York town. Judge gives preliminary OK to $34M contamination settlement 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z This could reveal whether the wearer’s breathing and heart rate changed in the presence of the contaminant, thus providing an early-warning system and teaching researchers about how the substance affects human health. New Sensor Tells You How Well Your Mask Is Working 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z About 500 unlined surface impoundments of waste from coal combustion threaten to leach contaminants such as mercury, cadmium and arsenic into nearby water. Biden begins crackdown on power plant pollution 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The beaches will remain closed until daily testing for bacterial pollution shows contaminants have been reduced to an allowable level. Sewer line in Carson that failed, forcing beach closures in two counties, was near replacement 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Sediments at the bottom of the waterway contain 29 contaminants in all, including polychlorinated biphenyls and mercury, which pose risks for invertebrates that are the base of the food chain. ‘They are supposed to protect us’: Community wants more from EPA for Duwamish Superfund cleanup 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z The agency request highlights one of the inherent challenges in its oversight of consumer products: It doesn’t conduct testing for contaminants, leaving labs like Valisure and companies themselves to scout them out. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Plus, chromatographic techniques can remove contaminants, such as double-stranded mRNA, which results in an even lower inflammatory response. After COVID-19 Successes, Researchers Push to Develop mRNA Vaccines for Other Diseases 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z It is serendipitous that a bacterium-created molecule might help build tools to scavenge hazardous human-made contaminants, says Gemma Reguera, a microbiologist at Michigan State University who was not involved in the study. Soil Microbe Could Clean Up Nuclear Waste 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z The Navy on Monday said it has set up a system to flush tap water lines and force out contaminants. Military families say they were ill months before fuel leak brought scrutiny to Pearl Harbor’s tap water 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Divers are making progress and are now “skimming” contaminants that floated to the surface, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday. Navy dive team is trying to remove fuel from Hawaii water 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z |
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