A team from #Barretos #Cancer Hospital in #Brazil (Hospital de Amor) finds #epigenetic changes, including DNA methylation & differential #microRNA expression in a meta-analysis of existing literature, tracking adverse impacts of #pesticides on genes. Blog: ow.ly/PAjY50RsHu5

The #contamination and #poisoning left behind from wood treatment sites leads to a call for banning after another report criticizing the federal government's inadequate response. #woodpreservatives #environmentaljustice #EPA #creosote #exposure Blog: ow.ly/WRz850RqVns

Take Action! >> Tell U.S. EPA to cancel the registration of highly toxic wood preservatives, including #creosote , chromated arsenicals, and #copper compounds, & urge the U.S. #Congress to ensure the prevention of future site contaminations! #superfund ow.ly/CF7z50RpEzg

#Pesticide & chemical manufacturers have descended on MO state legislators with bills to shield them from #liability lawsuits filed by people injured from #exposure to their products! HB 2763 already passed the House, oppose SB 1416! Take Action: ow.ly/3rSA50Rprsz

A UCLA interdisciplinary team finds that exposure to #organophosphorus #pesticides is linked to 'changes in the abundance of several bacterial groups & differential functional capacity in metabolic pathways supported by the human #gut #microbiome .” Blog: ow.ly/5mh550Rpa6R

Researchers from CHITKARA UNIVERSITY & Philadelphia Univers analyzed 150+ articles regarding #pesticide use & their #adverse effects on #health , noting that 'the risk of DNA damage surges with increased #genotoxicity in people exposed to #pesticide s.' Blog: ow.ly/P5f950RofEz

Last week, U.S. EPA posted an “update” to the Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework—weakening efforts to protect #endangeredspecies from #herbicide use & not addressing #concerns raised by @Byond Pesticides & members of the public during the comment period. Blog: ow.ly/5iZI50Rniqp

The Office of Inspector General (U.S. EPA OIG) finds @EPA failed to establish “institutional controls” at the American #Creosote Works #Superfund Site, leading to water & soil #contamination that “leav[es] the public at risk of #exposure .” #CERCLA Blog: ow.ly/8Mqp50RmjUK

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One of the most effective and personally-satisfying ways to make a difference is by joining an organization which shares your values. #changemaker #EarthDay2024

Reconnecting with our roots this #EarthDay ! 🌱Honored to partner with corepoweryoga in Adams Morgan as our incredible instructor Kate guided a donation-based #corerestore session for #EarthDay to support our work! Thank you! 🌎 🌅 #organic #voicefortheplanet

On #EarthDay , the future of the planet & the health of all its inhabitants come into focus as #childhood #cancer remains a leading cause of death from disease among #kids ! #Takeaction to ensure a #sustainablefuture for them & our communities! 🌎🌱 Blog: ow.ly/Q2Ht50Rln40

Take action this #EarthDay ! #Cancer remains the  leading cause of death from disease among #kids as research links risk with environmental or occupational pesticide exposure! >>Tell U.S. EPA to ban carcinogenic pesticides & urge #Congress to support #PACTPA ! ow.ly/WuVH50Rkh29

Neurologist E. Ray Dorsey from University of Rochester with colleagues from UAB & Aarhus Universitet propose a new paradigm for #Parkinson 's & #dementia by tracking how toxicants cause #neurodegeneration through the #brain & #gut , linking #exposure as a primary cause. 🧠 Blog: ow.ly/Yy8L50RjZa5

Researchers from University of Michigan find a statistically significant relationship between heightened risk of #ALS & household #exposure to lawn care #products & #pesticides , as 5,000 new cases on average are documented annually in the U.S., according to CDC. Blog: ow.ly/A2fl50Rj7RJ

With public attention on #PFAS contamination after years of neglect, U.S. EPA announces new standards to 'reduce' #exposure , underscoring federal failures in #regulation & the gravity of realigning agencies so that #precaution is the guiding watchword. Blog: ow.ly/jklZ50Rieeh

LATE BREAKING ACTION! Urge The NH Senate to oppose HB-1698, which would allow aerial spraying of #pesticides up to 20 ft without notifying the public, threatening #pollinators & #NH #families ! Hearing TOMORROW April 18 @ 1:20 PM. @nhsenatedems New Hampshire Senate Republicans ow.ly/orEV50Ri42f

Citing serious #health issues associated with #paraquat use, including #parkinsons , & in the face of inaction by U.S. EPA, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (@AsmFriedmanCA) introduced AB 1963, which would phase out & #ban its use by the end of 2025 in #CA . Blog: ow.ly/ho0H50RhesO

At first, some thought U.S. EPA 's announcement was an #AprilFools prank... The Yes Men style. But no, this is real & no joke—especially for #farmworkers . Why not exercise imminent hazard authority & suspend #dacthal U.S. EPA? #DCPA #pregnancy #healthrisks >> Blog: ow.ly/CzBw50RgiuY