Startups against Toxics
The article discusses the emergence of startups focused on reducing exposure to toxic chemicals in everyday products in Argentina.
The Alarm from Inside the Trendy Second-Hand Store Arkivet
Employees at the trendy second-hand store Arkivet in Sweden are raising alarms about a toxic work environment where favoritism and discriminatory practices against employees are commonplace.
The scandal deepens: Eeva magazine quietly removed entrepreneur from its voting list
Eeva magazine has discreetly removed entrepreneur Pia Erlund from its annual voting list amidst allegations of poor treatment of her staff and claims of a toxic work environment.
Traditional owners sue Western Australia government for $1.5bn to clean up toxic asbestos at Wittenoom
Indigenous Australians are suing the Western Australia government for $1.5 billion over the cleanup of toxic asbestos at Wittenoom, a site severely contaminated since the mid-20th century.
Employees of fashion brand Bypias: we cut the original labels from the clothes and replaced them with Bypias labels
Employees have alleged that Bypias has engaged in systematic false marketing practices while also creating a toxic work environment.
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.
'Red flags' of base
The article discusses three negative types of militants in organizations, termed 'red flags,' that can harm organizational dynamics.
School of Propaganda. "Mr. Nobody versus Putin", or how the system educates children for war
The article discusses the documentary "Mr. Nobody versus Putin" which highlights the militarization of children in Russia through the experiences of a teacher in a toxic environment.
Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine
Chinese scientists have developed a new battery using a non-toxic electrolyte that is as safe as tofu brine, offering a safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
What is behind the new abuse scandal at Noma?
The article discusses allegations of verbal and physical abuse within Noma, a renowned restaurant led by chef René Redzepi, highlighting former employees' claims of a toxic work environment.
Toxic Environment in Educational Institutions. A Teacher Advises How to Recognize 'Red Flags'
An expert highlights the toxic work environment in schools, stressing the impact of mistrust towards administration on teachers’ well-being.
The scandal surrounding S. Plytnykaitė's harassment and the 'toxic' environment in the 'LTU Aquatics' association is still being redacted
A scandal involving swimmer S. Plytnykaitė's harassment case and the toxic culture within 'LTU Aquatics' has led to an independent investigation by the association.
This is the milkweed, the 'toxic relative' of the poinsettia
The article explores the milkweed plant, its vibrant appearance, and its relationship with the environment, particularly in Spain.
Here, the water is acid and the air is poison... 'another planet' on Earth!
An article describes a location on Earth, specifically in Ethiopia, where the environment resembles that of another planet, featuring acid-filled water, poisonous air, and corrosive landscapes.
Björn af Kleen: At the bottom of the canal writhes a black slime that no one can control
The article discusses the environmental concerns and issues surrounding the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York, mentioning the toxic sludge found at the bottom.
Australia's frozen ghost town leaves behind a toxic legacy
The abandoned Wilkes Station in Antarctica poses ongoing pollution challenges, with efforts to remediate the site yet to find adequate funding and timelines.
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.
Delete the toxic clauses of the special law on administrative integration that are hidden in the installation intentions of the Jirisan cable car
Environmental groups are urging the deletion of specific provisions in a special law regarding the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju that they claim could facilitate the construction of a cable car in Jirisan National Park.
Illegal mining 'devours Napo' for more than a decade
Illegal mining is severely impacting Napo, Ecuador, leading to deforestation and the contamination of rivers with toxic substances like mercury and cyanide.
An expert revealed how a toxic leader affects your company’s productivity and was blunt with the solution: 'They must be removed'
Sandra Olive emphasizes the negative impact of toxic leaders on workplace productivity and stresses the need for their removal.
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.
Environment: Fewer Pesticides, Yet the Toxic Load Still Rises
The UN set an ambitious goal to halve pesticide risks and use by 2030 to protect biodiversity, but progress has stalled, as reduced amounts do not necessarily equate to less environmental harm when more harmful alternatives are used.
Lebanon intends to file an international complaint against Israel for spraying pesticides on its lands
The Lebanese government plans to file an international complaint against Israel for allegedly spraying highly toxic herbicides in southern border villages, harming agricultural crops and the environment.
Albania Toxic Waste Scandal: 33 Officials and Business Leaders Arrested Over Smuggling of Dangerous Waste
Albania is shaken by a vast environmental crime scandal involving 102 containers of toxic industrial waste, leading to the arrest of 33 high-ranking officials, customs workers, and business leaders suspected of attempting to conceal and illegally export hazardous substances.
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
Researchers are beginning to assess the long-term health effects on residents following last January's wildfires in Los Angeles, which exposed millions to toxic smoke and ash.
Transforming dangerous gases that make children in Iraq sick into energy
In southern Iraq, the increasing cases of cancer and asthma among children have prompted the government to plan to eliminate toxic oil well burnings by 2028.
Hidden threat lurking from a mysterious military base discovered deep below Greenland's ice cover
Scientists are warning of a serious ecological risk from the abandoned U.S. military base Camp Century, known as the 'city under the ice', which was inadvertently rediscovered by NASA's radar in 2024 beneath Greenland's ice sheet, as melting ice due to climate change threatens to release toxic waste into the environment.
What is a 'vengeful resignation'? New trend worries employers
A new trend known as 'vengeful resignation' is causing concern among employers as employees dissatisfied with toxic work environments leave their jobs abruptly without notice.
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Research reveals that thousands of tonnes of toxic litter, including heavy metals and microplastics, are dumped into the North Sea via the Rhine annually, posing risks to both the environment and human health.
Regional Cases 2025 on iROZHLAS: Exposed Pipes, Ban on Crop Tops and Parcels with Toxic Waste
The article discusses various regional issues expected in 2025, including exposed pipes, a ban on crop tops, and areas contaminated with toxic waste.