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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh Claim About Finns' Favorite Food: Hundreds of Thousands of Plastic Particles in One Serving

A recent Greenpeace analysis reveals that microwaving plastic-packaged ready meals can release hundreds of thousands of micro and nanoparticles, along with toxic chemicals.

Mar 2 • 09:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Startups against Toxics

The article discusses the emergence of startups focused on reducing exposure to toxic chemicals in everyday products in Argentina.

Feb 28 • 03:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fear of toxic discharges into drinking water

Authorities warn that planned construction near Gjersjøen in Nordre Follo may lead to toxic chemical leaks into the local drinking water supply.

Feb 27 • 07:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Dangerous chemicals detected in headphones. "They migrate to the human body"

A study has revealed that harmful chemicals detected in headphones commonly available in Central European markets pose potential health risks.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Report warns: Do not make this mistake with ready meals

A report by Greenpeace highlights the risks of microplastics and toxic chemicals leaching from plastic-packaged ready meals when heated in microwaves or ovens.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Greenpeace: SOS for health from microplastics and toxic substances in ready meals

Greenpeace's latest research reveals that heating ready meals in plastic containers can release harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.

Feb 24 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report: Micromaterials and poisons in ready meals

A new Greenpeace report reveals that heating plastic-packaged ready meals in microwaves or ovens can release thousands of microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.

Feb 24 • 08:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Grenell calls ice rink vandal a 'terrorist' as federal authorities hunt suspect in toxic attack

Federal authorities are investigating a vandalism incident at the Trump-Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, with officials describing it as a targeted attack involving toxic chemicals.

Feb 22 • 06:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 40 everyday chemicals found in human semen: How toxic compounds impact male reproductive health

A study has detected 42 everyday chemicals in human semen, raising concerns about their impact on male reproductive health.

Feb 21 • 11:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Study: Headphones Contain Dangerous Plastic Materials That May Cause Cancer

A study has found that all types of headphones contain toxic chemicals that could potentially lead to cancer.

Feb 19 • 04:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Discomfort and death in a pool in SP: understand how cleaning products may have released toxic gas

A woman's death following a swimming lesson in São Paulo was attributed to the improper mixing of pool cleaning chemicals that caused the release of toxic chlorine gas.

Feb 16 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dangerous hair extensions - Carcinogenic substances found

A recent study reveals hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, indicating significant health risks associated with poorly regulated cosmetic products.

Feb 12 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Valet says to police that he received instructions from the gym owner on how to treat the pool water via cell phone

The valet involved in the São Paulo pool poisoning case admitted to police that he followed instructions from the gym owner on handling pool chemicals, leading to a tragedy where a student died and others were hospitalized.

Feb 10 • 23:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Death in a Gym Pool in SP: Experts Warn About the Danger of Mixing Chemical Products Without Guidance

A 27-year-old teacher died and four others were hospitalized after exposure to toxic fumes from a potentially dangerous mix of chemicals in a São Paulo gym pool.

Feb 10 • 18:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Republican House bill guts laws protecting US consumers from toxic chemicals

A Republican House bill proposes significant changes that would reduce protections against toxic chemicals for US consumers, workers, and the environment.

Feb 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigates if poisoning from air following product mixture caused death of teacher in pool

A 27-year-old teacher died after swimming in a pool where a mixture of chemicals was being prepared, with investigations focusing on potential toxic exposure.

Feb 9 • 18:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

EU introduces a ban. These substances will disappear from shops and restaurants

European Union officials are finalizing a regulation that will ban PFAS chemicals, which are known to be toxic and persist in the environment, affecting many industries and consumers.

Feb 7 • 05:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Alarm in Kentucky for train derailment carrying chemicals, see video and photos

A train carrying chemicals derailed in Kentucky, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed due to toxic fumes.

Dec 30 • 23:02 UTC

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