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“DCPA is so dangerous that it needs to be removed from the market immediately."

The EPA Has Taken Emergency Action to Stop the Use of a Herbicide That Can Cause 'Irreversible' Damage to Unborn Babies

DCPA, or Dacthal, is a weed killer used on crops such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions. The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday issued an emergency order to ban the use of a weed-killing pesticide that can harm the development of unborn babies. It’s the first emergency action of its kind taken by the regulatory agency in 40 years.

EPA bans pesticide linked to fetal health risks

New York State

When New York became the first state to require lead testing in school water, it revealed widespread contamination, a common issue nationwide due to aging infrastructure. Silvia Foster-Frau reports for The Washington Post. In short:. Since 2014, numerous schools across the U.S. have discovered high lead levels in their water,...

Schools face ongoing lead water crisis without national testing mandate

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The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday issued an emergency order to stop the use of a pesticide that can harm fetuses — the agency's first such move in almost 40 years. The herbicide, called dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (also known as DCPA or Dacthal), is used to control weeds on a...

EPA issues emergency order to stop use of a pesticide that can harm fetuses

A young man born without limbs due to his mother’s pesticide exposure in agricultural fields highlights the ongoing health risks faced by farmworkers in the U.S. Patricia Clarembaux, Federica Narancio, and Esther Poveda report for El País. In short:. Carlos Candelario was born without arms or legs after...

Farmworkers remain exposed to dangerous pesticides

California State

Wildfires are scorching North America, with more than 28,000 fires burning 4.5 million acres in the U.S. alone, far surpassing previous years' averages. Claire Moses reports for The New York Times. In short:. As of August 3 nearly 90 large wildfires are active in the U.S., mostly in the Pacific...

Wildfires in North America are burning fiercely this year

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. Cigarette smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to nearly 20% of all cancer cases and 30% of all cancer deaths. The findings are published today in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

New study finds 40-percent of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

Minnesota State

Walmart and Reynolds Consumer Products agreed to stop selling misleadingly marketed recyclable plastic bags in Minnesota, paying $216,670 to settle a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Keith Ellison. James Bruggers reports for Inside Climate News. In short:. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Walmart and Reynolds Consumer Products for falsely...

Plastic bag lawsuit in Minnesota leads to settlement

Illinois State

The revival of decades-old herbicides like 2,4-D and dicamba is causing extensive damage to trees and plants across Illinois, posing risks to ecosystems and human health. Michael Hawthorne reports for Chicago Tribune. In short:. Scientists and volunteers have found herbicide drift damaging trees, flowers and other plants in various Illinois...

The resurgence of old weedkillers harms Illinois trees and plants

New Jersey State

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Atlantic County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A 15-year-old mare in Atlantic County has been identified as New Jersey's first confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for 2024. This mosquito-borne illness, which severely impacts horses, led to the horse's death on August 3, 2024.

First Case of EEE in New Jersey for 2024: 15-year-old mare succumbs to mosquito-borne illness

Maine State

Toxic trifluoroacetic acid, a byproduct of commonly used refrigeration chemicals, is emerging as a new environmental concern in Maine and worldwide. Lori Valigra reports for Bangor Daily News. In short:. TFA is a byproduct of hydrofluorocarbons, widely used in aerosols and refrigeration, which has been found in drinking water and...

Emerging concerns over chemical threats in household appliances

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday reiterated its position that kratom — a botanical native to Southeast Asia and reportedly used by millions of Americans — cannot be lawfully marketed as a dietary supplement or added to conventional food in a consumer advisory warning about a product linked to serious adverse events, including death.

FDA issues another kratom warning following death

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay are facing breeding issues, possibly linked to a decline in their primary food source, Atlantic menhaden. Timothy B. Wheeler reports for Bay Journal. In short:. Researchers found that ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay have a lower reproductive rate, with many nests failing to produce young,...

Osprey nests in Chesapeake Bay face new challenges

More people have been stuck ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. The FDA has posted a list of hundreds of stores and online outlets selling the products. As of July 29, a total of 78 illnesses have been reported in 28 states. Sixty-five of the 78 people have reported seeking medical care, 40 have been hospitalized, and two deaths are under investigation.

Maine officials report outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to oysters

Scripps News

New research from the American Cancer Society on Thursday estimates nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented by making lifestyle changes.

Nearly half of cancer cases in adults are caused by preventable risk factors, including alcohol

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DCPA, a pesticide linked to fetal harm, faces emergency ban by EPA

In a landmark move, the EPA has suspended the use of a pesticide known to harm fetal development, citing urgent health concerns for pregnant women and...

DCPA, a pesticide linked to fetal harm, faces emergency ban by EPA

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