EDCs in the News

Chewing gum and other everyday objects can expose you to microplastics and other contaminants.

Scientists have found “signs of progress” in cutting the amount of two so-called “forever chemicals” in England’s rivers and freshwater fish.

Even when governments ban dangerous pesticides, a fractured regulatory landscape and criminal networks keep them flowing.

Fifty years ago, the Love Canal disaster put the issue of toxic waste on the map. The tragedy galvanized a national movement and spurred Congress to pass “Superfund” legislation. Despite that progress, the problem never really went away.

The international chemical manufacturer is partly responsible for PFAS pollution that spans at least 10 counties.

Your afternoon cup of tea may come with some unwanted extras. A new study found that plastic tea bags can release BPA and phthalates, chemicals that can disrupt hormones, along with thousands of microplastic particles when steeped in hot water.

Pesticides with environmental risks Health Canada considers unacceptable could still be authorized for use, if the federal government deems them necessary for economic or food security.

Adding a slice of lemon or lime to your favorite tipple — or grating the rind into a lemon drizzle cake — could be toxic.

No parent wants pollution in their child’s lungs, write Elizabeth Bechard and Celerah Hewes.

Eugene-Springfield Fire Chief Mike Caven is speaking out about the risks posed by chemicals in some firefighting gear after his own cancer diagnosis, using his experience to raise awareness and money for research.

Labs are beginning to offer direct-to-consumer tests for detecting microplastics in water. But some experts worry that they won’t do much to reduce microplastics exposure.

New federal testing reveals millions more Americans are served by water systems with PFAS contamination, raising concerns about proposed changes to drinking water protections.

Pregnant women in Arizona’s colonias live near pesticide-sprayed fields and far from care. State maternal health plans don’t consider pollution. 

As the British government launches a major study into ‘forever chemicals,’ Radhika Sanghani looks into the hidden pollutants in her home and is shocked to discover how many toxins are present.

We found hundreds of thousands of firefighters nationwide are still wearing gear that contains PFAS. Many want to get rid of it, but replacing it could cost billions — and leave taxpayers on the hook.

Scientists have developed a new way to destroy toxic “forever chemicals” in water rather than simply filter them out.

CropLife America’s “most significant accomplishment” in 2025 was its campaign to influence the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s findings.

Dr. Leonardo Trasande tells Living on Earth host Aynsley O’Neill about the health risks of tiny chips of plastic and ways to reduce them.

When it comes to fertility, testosterone and reproductive fitness, manosphere misinformation is rife — which can lead to a lot of heartache.

A state review of 20 years of cancer data found insufficient evidence of unusually high cancer rates in the Grayling area.