public health

Plastics Contain Thousands More Chemicals Than Previously Thought, Report Finds

Plastics Contain Thousands More Chemicals Than Previously Thought, Report Finds

According to a new report by European scientists, plastics — from food packaging to furniture, clothing and medical equipment — contain thousands more chemicals than environmental agencies had previously estimated, raising concerns about consumer safety and pollution, reported Reuters. More than 13,000 plastic chemicals had been identified by the United Nations Environment Programme, but the […]

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    Thousands Evacuated as Australia Bushfire Burns Out of Control

    Thousands Evacuated as Australia Bushfire Burns Out of Control

    More than 2,000 residents of Australia’s Victoria state were under evacuation orders on Thursday due to an out of control bushfire. Residents of Beaufort, Raglan and surrounding areas were encouraged by the state emergency service to leave and head east toward Melbourne while it was safe to do so, reported Reuters. “Leaving immediately is the […]

    Milan Inundated With High Air Pollution Levels and Smog

    Milan Inundated With High Air Pollution Levels and Smog

    According to official data, air pollution levels in Milan — including fine particulates — have been among Europe’s highest for February. Fine particulate matter poses the most health risks because it can go deep into the lungs and even make its way into the bloodstream. “It stinks! I smell a constant stench of smog, I […]