Nanomaterials can reduce accumulation of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury by 38% while increasing harvests by 23%, finds international research team led by UMass Amherst AMHERST, Mass. – One of the ...

PFAS are highly persistent environmental contaminants that accumulate in soils and sediments, acting as long-term sources of exposure to aquatic ecosystems and the food chain. Understanding how these ...

Neurotoxic effects from pesticide exposure are found in humans and wildlife, as documented in a review of toxicological studies.

Refinery accidents are often associated with explosions and fires, but the damage does not always end when the flames are extinguished. In many cases, the most serious harm comes from toxic ...

When we think of the harm caused by oil in the environment, we might picture oil-coated animals such as seabirds, turtles, and marine mammals. A coating of oil interferes with the insulating ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 20, 2024) A study published online in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology raises continuing concern about residual exposure to organochlorine pesticides ...