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health-and-environment17 days ago•1 min saved

Study Links 485 Pesticide Chemicals to Breast Cancer, Exposing Regulatory Gaps

A new peer-reviewed study in Environmental Health Perspectives identifies 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer. The research, led by the Silent Spring Institute, highlights that many of these substances are classified as 'inert' ingredients, which bypass rigorous safety reviews. While the EPA evaluates pesticides individually, the study argues that cumulative exposure to multiple chemicals, including those in consumer goods and drinking water, creates significant health risks. Breast cancer incidence is rising, particularly among women under 50, and the authors suggest that current regulatory frameworks fail to account for the combined effects of these widespread exposures.

via The Guardian|

#breast-cancer #environmental-health #epa

health-and-environment20 days ago•15 min saved

Ladera Ranch Parents Demand Answers After Rare Ewing Sarcoma Cluster

Residents of Ladera Ranch, California, are demanding an investigation into a potential cluster of rare Ewing sarcoma cases among children and young adults. While the California Department of Public Health has not confirmed an unusual pattern, local groups have paused pesticide use pending reviews. Experts caution that linking rare cancers to environmental factors is complex and may not yield definitive answers.

via CNN|

#california #ewing-sarcoma #health-and-environment

health28 days ago•21 min saved

Ladera Ranch soil and water testing begins amid rare cancer cluster

Researchers from Cal State Fullerton began collecting soil and water samples from three parks in Ladera Ranch, California, on Sunday to investigate a cluster of rare Ewing sarcoma cases. The community, which has reported six deaths and up to 12 cases of the cancer, is demanding an end to pesticide use. While the HOA has paused spraying, officials and scientists emphasize that proving a direct environmental link remains difficult.

via New York Post|

#california #environmental-testing #ewing-sarcoma

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

AOC Reaches Out to MAHA Voters to Shape 2028 Health Policy

POLITICO reports that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has quietly engaged with the Make America Healthy Again movement, meeting MAHA leaders to discuss pesticides, chemicals, and corporate power as she explores a path for 2028, while acknowledging areas of disagreement like vaccine skepticism.

via Politico|

#aoc #environmental-health #epa

public-health1 month ago•3 min saved

Global study finds almost half of farmers poisoned by pesticides each year

A Frontiers in Public Health study commissioned by Pesticide Action Network estimates 402–433 million unintentional acute pesticide poisonings among about 934 million farmers annually (≈46%), with the heaviest burden in Southern Asia, South-East Asia and East Africa; Burkina Faso records the highest national incidence (~84%). About 11,000 deaths occur each year, mostly in India. The authors urge immediate action to phase out highly hazardous pesticides, expand access to safer alternatives, and improve surveillance—while noting data gaps on child workers and long-term health effects.

via The Guardian|

#developing-countries #farming #occupational-health

public-health1 month ago•20 min saved

Upper West Side to be Sprayed Overnight to Fight West Nile Virus

The NYC Health Department will spray a low-concentration EPA-approved pesticide (Duet) overnight on Wednesday across a broad section of Manhattan’s Upper West Side (roughly 59th St to 178th St on both sides) to reduce mosquito activity and West Nile virus risk. The spraying is scheduled from about 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Residents are advised to stay indoors if possible, keep air conditioners on, and wash skin, clothing, and produce exposed to the spray afterward; the agency says risks to people and pets are low and notes potential temporary irritation for sensitive individuals. This is part of the city’s annual mosquito-control efforts.

via West Side Rag|

#mosquito-control #nyc-health-department #pesticides

local1 month ago•11 min saved

Ladera Ranch probes possible cluster of rare cancer amid environmental concerns

Residents of Ladera Ranch are pursuing a possible cluster of rare Ewing sarcoma cases (at least six diagnosed since 2013) amid deaths like Brody Matteson’s, pressing for environmental investigations. The California Cancer Registry is reviewing local data, but doctors warn that proving a causal link is difficult and no proven environmental cause exists. A residents’ group, Ladera Health Watch, is studying pesticides, water and soil quality, old oil wells, and the nearby Prima Deshecha Landfill, seeking policy changes and more research funding while scientific studies have not established a causal connection.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cancer-cluster #environmental-health #ewing-sarcoma

world1 month ago

Kenya's Elephant Die-Off: Experts Cast Doubt on Pesticide Link

A wave of elephant deaths in Kenya has been blamed on pesticides, but experts cited by the BBC remain doubtful about the pesticide link, leaving investigation into the cause ongoing.

via bbc.com|

#elephants #experts #kenya

business2 months ago•10 min saved

California consumers win a $5.1M settlement with Tractor Supply over pricing, pesticides and greenwashing

Tractor Supply Co. will pay $5.1 million to settle civil consumer protection claims from five California counties (Sonoma, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Sacramento and San Bernardino) that it overcharged customers beyond the lowest advertised price, sold pesticides without current licenses, and used greenwashing in labeling biodegradables. The company must implement a California-wide pesticide-compliance program, maintain a database of licensed dealers, conduct quarterly audits of 25% of stores selling covered pesticides, and provide quarterly reports to the Department of Pesticide Regulation, plus ensure website product compliance. It will also pay $500,000 to the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association Quantity Control Trust Fund and reimburse about $73,283 in costs. Tractor Supply cooperated with the investigation and paused some pesticide sales during enforcement.

via The Press Democrat|

#business #california #greenwashing

health2 months ago•53 min saved

Orange County pauses pesticides as rare cancer fears rise in Ladera Ranch

In Orange County's Ladera Ranch, a cluster of rare cancers among children has prompted Capistrano Unified School District to pause routine landscaping chemicals for 60 days while officials review the products used on campuses, following a community meeting and growing concerns about environmental health. While officials say no environmental cause has been identified, residents advocate further testing and safety reviews, and federal officials have been urged to investigate potential environmental factors.

via Yahoo|

#capistrano-unified-school-district #ewing-sarcoma #health

health2 months ago•25 min saved

Orange County Schools Pause Pesticides as Cancer Cluster Concerns Grow

Capistrano Unified School District halted routine pesticide and herbicide use on OC campuses for 60 days to reconsider safer weed-control methods after reports of a cluster of rare childhood cancers in the Ladera Ranch area, including Ewing sarcoma; maintenance will rely on mechanical weed removal during the pause while officials review safer alternatives and federal investigators assess potential links.

via Patch|

#cancer-cluster #capistrano-unified-school-district #ewing-sarcoma

education2 months ago•5 min saved

Orange County District Pauses Pesticides Amid Rare Childhood Cancer Fears

Capistrano Unified School District in Orange County suspended routine landscape chemicals for 60 days to review pesticides and herbicides after concerns about a cluster of rare cancers in Ladera Ranch; campuses will rely on preventive practices and manual methods during the pause, with plans for a district FAQ and policy updates, as federal officials consider environmental factors.

via New York Post|

#cancer #education #ladera-ranch

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Pesticide exposure linked to up to 70% higher ALS risk, global study finds

A global analysis of ALS studies over 35 years finds occupational pesticide exposure is linked to a 61%–71% higher risk of developing ALS, with higher risk tied to greater exposure and a stronger signal in men; glyphosate and other herbicides are implicated, and farmworkers face higher exposure, while pesticide use continues worldwide even as US use declines; ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease and may be part of broader health concerns linked to pesticides.

via New York Post|

#als #exposure #glyphosate

health2 months ago•379 min saved

Pesticide exposure tied to higher ALS risk, new study finds

New research finds that workers exposed to pesticides have about a 60% higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), adding to growing evidence that pesticide exposure is linked to several neurodegenerative and health conditions as ALS cases have risen in the U.S. over the past decade.

via NBC News|

#als #epidemiology #exposure

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Ladera Ranch Faces Scrutiny Over Rare Pediatric Cancer Cluster

Residents of Ladera Ranch, CA, are pressing officials after state data suggested a cluster of rare cancers among local kids, led by Ewing sarcoma. The California Cancer Registry reported fewer than 11 Ewing sarcoma cases there through 2021, with later diagnoses not included in that tally, prompting families to question environmental factors like pesticide use. While authorities say no link has been established, the issue has drawn federal attention and a private firm’s probe into potential exposures. Ewing sarcoma is extremely rare (about 200–240 cases nationwide each year), making the local cluster data controversial and fueling calls for more data and mapping of cases.

via New York Post|

#california #cancer #ewing-sarcoma