Air pollution produced by gas and diesel vehicles is a bit tricky because sometimes we see it in the form of smog and smoke coming from tailpipes or bus or tractor-trailer stacks, but we don’t see most of it because it isn’t visible to the naked eye. One of the … [continued]
Remember when Donald Trump said he was going to bring back coal? Would that be a good idea? Considering how much fossil fuels contribute to climate change, the answer is clearly no. In fact, they are the primary contributor to climate change. Additionally, and maybe worse, coal is linked to … [continued]
A vegetarian diet seems unusual at best and anti-patriotic at worst to many folks. But I haven’t eaten red meat since 1980, and I’ve been able to accrue a whole lotta benefits from my decision to focus on eating plants — and so has the planet. Here’s the story of … [continued]
In cancer research, seeing is believing. Before they can diagnose or treat cancer, researchers and doctors need to have a clear understanding of what’s happening at a microscopic level. While existing technology allows us to see things the naked eye can’t, a team of researchers at the Department of Energy’s … [continued]
NIH researchers combined historical air quality data with breast cancer data from large U.S. study
Truck drivers face a hidden health crisis due to diesel exhaust emissions. Zero-emission trucks can safeguard drivers’ well-being while bringing positive changes to the industry and the planet.
“Ethylene oxide is a cancer-causing chemical. Chronic exposure to inhaled ethylene oxide throughout a person’s lifetime is associated with the development of cancers of the white blood cells, such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, myeloma, and lymphocytic leukemia. Studies have also shown a link between EtO exposure and breast cancer in women.” Ethylene Oxide: Invisible Threat, Uneven Impact
Pennsylvania children living near unconventional oil and gas (UOG) developments at birth were two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia between the ages of 2 and 7 than those who did not live near this oil and gas activity, after accounting for other factors that could … [continued]
The EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) draft assessment found that breathing even small quantities of formaldehyde throughout a person’s lifetime is associated with an increased risk of leukemia and the development of head, neck and sinus cancer; asthma; allergies; decreased lung function; and even reproductive issues.
In case you’ve not had the fortune of reading humansofny yet, this is a good time to start. Every story is unique, sharing the breadth of human experience in New York. The stories are diverse, authentic, and most often shining in some way with hope. They include the best glow … [continued]
