The EPA on April 19, 2024, designated PFOA and PFOS aseligible contaminants for Superfund status, which means companies that are responsible for contaminating sites with those chemicals can be required to pay for cleanup. However, the EPA said itdid not intend to go afterwastewater treatment plan...
Shira Joudan introduces key concepts to talk about what happens to chemicals in the environment and what chemists should consider in their day-to-day lives, both at work and at home.Shira Joudanhttps://ror.org/0160cpw27grid.17089.37Department of Chemistry at University of Alberta Edmonton ...
If your pet isn’t stable at the time they are brought into an emergency clinic or hospital, inducing vomiting may not be an option, and moreserious forms of treatment(including surgery or intravenous medication) may have to be considered. In some cases, it can take days or weeks for your...
Rather than using these harsh chemicals, it’s better to go for greener, cleaner ways to get your drains running smoothly again. There are plenty of cheap and safe ways to unclog your drains right at home, using stuff you probably already have in your kitchen or bathroom. Let’s explore ...
And that’s where we are today. After spending 30+ days immersed in harsh chemicals found in the house, I’ve consolidated the worst offenders. As you work towards a healthier home, start with this list. Start at the top and slowly work your way towards the bottom. Maybe pick one item...
Cleaning your home should get rid of harmful toxins in your living environment, not introduce more of them. While the harsh chemicals in store-bought cleaning products may remove dirt and germs from surfaces, the damage they do to the human body isn’t worth sparkling clean floors. ...
We're surrounded by manmade chemicals, from bits of dust in the air we breathe to the fabrics we wear. Not all are dangerous, though. Toxicologists like John Whysner, Ph.D. have the difficult task of determining which ones might be. The author of The Alc
are significant threats to pets. Even the fumes from theseproducts can pose risks. Always store these substances in secure locations that your pet cannot access. If you have to use chemicals around the house, ensure your pets are kept at a safe distance until the area is clean and sa...
aApparently,we are safe neither at home nor in business office. we use water in both places,but theabove-mentioned research shows that chemicals added to our local water supplyto kill harmful bacteia can have unwanted side effects.these chemicals can cause potential harm through drinking and in...
Out of the more than 16,000 chemicals used or found in commercial plastic, more than a quarter are considered hazardous to human health, according to a group called the Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. Linked health concerns include "infertility, obesity and non-communicable...