Is “cold therapy” really as effective as its enthusiasts claim? While some athletes and ice bath fans swear by cold plunges as a cure-all for anxiety, sore muscles, and weight loss, health experts have differing opinions on whether ice baths are beneficial on all fronts. What Is Cold Therapy? It goes by many names — […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released new data that shows the drinking water consumed by 26 million Americans across the country is contaminated with dangerous levels of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals.” PFAS are a group of almost 15,000 synthetic chemicals that have become ubiquitous in the environment after having […]
The University of Pittsburgh and and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have released the results of a project that studied three health concerns and natural gas development. Of the results, the studies found that children living within 1 mile of at least one natural gas well were five to seven times more likely to develop […]
A ruling in favor of a group of young plaintiffs who had claimed Montana state officials had violated their right to a healthy environment has received a “sweeping win” that gives more ammunition to tackling the climate crisis. One of the lawyers for the 16 plaintiffs, who are five to 22 years of age, called […]
Forgot about that container of yogurt in the back of the fridge? A bag of granola lost in the pantry? A glance at the expiration date might tell you that it’s time to toss it, but in fact, “expired” food might still be perfectly safe and enjoyable to eat. Heeding expiration dates often causes us […]
Hundreds of wildfires originating in Canada descended over the midwest and eastern U.S. this June. While some regions in the west and in the south of the country are more accustomed to smoke, orange skies and ash are a new sight for others. As climate change progresses and global temperatures rise, scientists warn that the […]
A challenge to London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which covers almost all of Greater London, by five local authorities has been dismissed by the city’s high court. London Mayor Sadiq Khan extended the zone intended to reduce pollution in the city of around nine million people to encompass an additional five million in some […]
Copenhagen and Amsterdam are famous for their sprawling bike paths and hoards of cyclists, but some U.S. cities are also on the biking bandwagon. Transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and it’s clear that if we don’t curb our car usage, runaway climate change will only worsen. The […]
The Science and Technology Committee of the House of Lords of the UK has published a new report that highlights harmful health impacts from artificial light pollution and noise pollution. It recommends increased research and policies for these “neglected pollutants” that lack regulation and have impacts that are not well understood. The report, titled “The […]
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