According to research published in the British Medical Journal, exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium and copper may lead to an increased risk […]
Scientist Liangjie Dong from the University of Hawaii has created an easy-to-use paper water filter called Mesopaper. The filter uses three layers of paper made […]
Beginning in 2007, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) began researching lead in lipstick based on findings by consumer watchdog group Campaign for Safe […]
Electronic waste (e-waste) is the term used to describe discarded electronic devices. Many unwanted electronics (computers, laptops, mobile phones, TVs, DVD players, mp3 players, etc.) […]
Using Hemp to Extract Heavy Metals Scientists at Colorado State University (CSU) are researching how hemp can naturally clean contaminated soil. This natural process is […]
Some workers have a higher risk of exposure to lead while at their job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that around 804,000 […]