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A Lifetime of Damage On a Creosote Plume in Houston Fifth Ward

A Lifetime of Damage On a Creosote Plume in Houston Fifth Ward
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Mothers Milk Positive for Chemicals Causing Birth Defects

Mothers’ Milk Positive for Chemicals Causing Birth Defects Despite chemical exposure, breastfeeding still offers important advantages for infants In the 20th century, scientists developed a group of complex, manmade chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In the past decade, researchers have found these chemicals contaminating drinking water and the environment. Current research measures them at alarming rates in breast milk. The properties of these substances include oil and water repellency, temperature resistance, and friction reduction. Experts estimate there may be up to 10,000 of these forever chemicals, the full effects of which aren’t yet known. The most widely recognized PFAS are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), both associated with kidney and testicular cancers. This family of chemicals is also linked to endocrine disruption and a host of other problems in people who live in communities that have heavily contam

Environmental Roundup May 28, 2021

/ Loggerhead Turtle Track on Sanibel Island We are all connected by the environment we share. The Earth is our home. This is the space where we share the environmental stories that caught our attention this week in Florida and beyond. FLORIDA: It’s sea turtle nesting season! If you’re spending the Memorial Day weekend at the beach, be sure to share the beach. Remember to leave their nests alone, and don’t shine light on the beach that means avoid using your cell phone and flashlight. This is what the nests will look like on the beach: Courtesy FWC Flickr

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