Environmental Health News

A new study published in Environmental Research by Thielens et al. measured environmental levels of radiofrequency radiation (RF) - the electromagnetic radiation emitted by cell towers, 4G/5G and other wireless networks - across all five boroughs of New York City and found levels over 100 times higher than those previously reported by the EPA in 1976.

In Chicago, your ZIP code still decides how long you live. My neighbors on the Southeast Side die younger than people who live a few miles up the lakefront. A new Illinois law finally forces the state to address one of the biggest reasons why. The gap is staggering.

Welcome to summer! Here our staff share a memorable book that they’ve recently read, and this year's collection reflects the curiosity and diverse interests of our team. We hope these recommendations lead you to a book you'll remember long after summer ends. Each review links out to the book through Bookshop.org, which works to connect readers with independent booksellers. Happy reading! Potentially this generation's E.T., Project Hail Mary is a fantastic read.

Last summer, Hyundai indicated its steel mill would use hydrogen. Whether the company will fulfill those ambitions remains an open question.

Comments are due July 13 on The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would fundamentally reshape how federal research grants are administered.

HEEDS and the Intersectoral Center for Endocrine Disruptor Analysis (ICEDA) are collaborating to create an online training portal on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). We are gathering input to better understand needs, potential uses, and content priorities. Please help by filling out the survey!

A recent review published in Current Environmental Health Reports found that two types of chemical hair straighteners - relaxers and keratin treatments - each contain multiple classes of known toxic chemicals. In short: Across 21 studies and reports, hair straightening treatments were found to contain multiple chemicals of concern, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), carcinogenic chemicals, and heavy metals.

A recent review published by Tojza et al. in Applied Sciences examined the impacts of exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic radiation (ELF-EMF) - a type of non-ionizing radiation emitted by electric substations, power lines, appliances, and electronic devices- on the endocrine system, which regulates the body via hormones.

Nonprofit organizations MADE SAFE and Plastic Pollution Coalition released the new Healthy Pregnancy Guide to help parents-to-be navigate the challenges of making healthier living choices for babies and the planet.

Nonprofit organizations MADE SAFE and Plastic Pollution Coalition released the new Healthy Pregnancy Guide to help parents-to-be navigate the challenges of making healthier living choices for babies and the planet.