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Toxic Ethylene Oxide May Exceed Safe Levels in Cancer Alley

by Grace van Deelen 11 June 202411 June 2024

Concentrations of the cancer-causing chemical far surpass EPA threshold levels for safety in southeastern Louisiana.

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Living near Fumigant-Using Farms Could Increase Cancer Risk

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 18 July 202220 September 2022

Analysis of data from 11 western U.S. states found higher cancer rates in people living in areas with elevated gas-based pest control.

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How Can Silicone Wristbands Help Firefighters?

by Alka Tripathy-Lang 8 July 202227 March 2023

Scientists are making strides in monitoring firefighters for pollutant exposure using silicone wristbands, which will become even more important as wildfires encroach on the built environment.

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Cuantificando los beneficios para la salud de una transición a energías limpias en EE. UU.

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 23 June 202220 September 2022

Eliminar la contaminación del aire relacionada con la energía en los Estados Unidos podría evitar aproximadamente 50,000 muertes prematuras y ahorrar miles de millones de dólares al año.

A coal-fired power plant on the Ohio River.
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Quantifying the Health Benefits of a U.S. Clean Energy Transition

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 23 May 202220 September 2022

Eliminating energy-related air pollution in the United States could prevent roughly 50,000 premature deaths and save billions of dollars per year.

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How Can Wristbands Monitor Pollution, PAHs, and Prenatal Care?

by Alka Tripathy-Lang 27 August 202130 March 2023

Silicone wristbands can help monitor pregnant women’s exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Tracking these toxic chemicals, produced by combustion, could improve public health outcomes.

Map of Kentucky showing indoor radon potential
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Detailed Geologic Mapping Helps Identify Health Hazards

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 27 July 202113 October 2022

A team of geologists and nursing researchers created an interactive radon hazard map for Kentucky residents—and it was possible only because of the high-resolution bedrock mapping in the state.

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Does Bad Air Cause Lung Cancer?

by Gabriel Filippelli 2 June 20219 September 2024

Papers are welcomed for a new cross-journal special collection exploring the links between air quality and lung cancer.

Un corte de carretera mostrando capas de la Caliza Camp Nelson
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Ciertas formaciones rocosas pueden provocar riesgos de radón en los hogares

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 2 April 202120 September 2022

Investigadores de Kentucky han combinado resultados de kits de pruebas domésticas con el mapa geológico del estado para elaborar un mapa del potencial de radón en interiores basado en la geología subyacente a las viviendas del estado.

A roadcut in Kentucky reveals layers of Camp Nelson Limestone
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Certain Rock Formations Can Lead to In-Home Radon Risks

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 11 December 202013 October 2022

Researchers in Kentucky have merged results from home test kits with the state’s geologic map to produce a map of indoor radon potential based on the geology underlying homes in the state.

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