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COP16 to Address Global Land Degradation and Desertification Begins in Saudi Arabia

COP16 to Address Global Land Degradation and Desertification Begins in Saudi Arabia

Following the recent United Nations biodiversity and climate conferences, the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) began Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the goal of tackling drought, desertification and land degradation. The UN has found that, in order to restore the planet’s degraded lands and prevent […]

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    Using Cosmetics, Perfumes and Dyes During Pregnancy and After Linked to Higher PFAS Levels in Breast Milk, Study Finds

    Using Cosmetics, Perfumes and Dyes During Pregnancy and After Linked to Higher PFAS Levels in Breast Milk, Study Finds

    In a new study, researchers have found a link between the use of certain personal care products, such as makeup, hair products and fragrances, by pregnant people and higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in human milk. Researchers compared the use of personal care products and PFAS levels in prenatal plasma and human […]