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About 40,000 Orange County residents were ordered to evacuate as a large MMA-filled storage tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility risked explosion; authorities spent days cooling the tank, with schools closed and air quality monitored as engineers work to prevent rupture or vapor release from the highly volatile, toxic chemical.
About 40,000 residents across Garden Grove and neighboring cities were ordered to evacuate after a tank storing methyl methacrylate at a Garden Grove aerospace facility became inoperable, raising the risk of a dangerous explosion; authorities cooled the tanks, the EPA is monitoring air, and no injuries have been reported as the situation develops.
A study by the Environmental Working Group found that 80% of Americans tested positive for chlormequat, a pesticide linked to reproductive and developmental health risks, with higher levels detected in 2023 than in previous years. The chemical, banned from use on food crops in the US, was found in popular oat-based products and is allowed in imported foods due to EPA regulations. Concerns have been raised about potential health impacts and the need for stricter regulations on pesticide use.
A new study by the Environmental Working Group has found chlormequat, a little-known pesticide, in the urine of four out of five people tested. The chemical is linked to reproductive and developmental problems in animal studies, raising concerns about potential harm to humans. The study suggests that consumer exposure to chlormequat could be on the rise, with regulatory changes allowing its use on imported oats and other foods. The Environmental Working Group urges government agencies to test foods for chlormequat and conduct more research on its effects on human health.
Scientists have identified high levels of formaldehyde, a toxic chemical naturally produced by cells, as a potential cause of ageing. Researchers from Cornell, Oxford, Cambridge, and Cancer Research UK are investigating the mechanisms behind formaldehyde production and exploring the development of drugs to lower its levels. A recent study found that formaldehyde damages DNA, leading to accelerated ageing in blood stem cells. The team is also examining if other chemicals contribute to ageing and how to prevent their accumulation. While formaldehyde alone may not be the sole cause of ageing, this research highlights the body's production of measurable chemicals that can lead to significant health problems.