Tag: toxic
“Toxic Alert” collected 125,000 euros to pay its fine and will appeal
The “Toxic Alert” association and its president Valérie Murat have not said their last word. In February 2021, the decision of the Libourne court to sentence the association and its…
Meta sued by 41 states, Instagram and Facebook accused of being toxic for teens
The ax falls two years after the alert launched by a former employee. More than forty American states have decided to sue Meta, accusing Facebook and Instagram of harming the…
Why manganese is essential for health, but toxic at very high doses
In Saint-André-de-Sangonis (Hérault), residents are recommended not to drink tap water. This measure, imposed since September 13 on children and infants under 4 years old, was extended on Wednesday, as…
Between “immediate” containment of toxic waste and parliamentary commission of inquiry
There are 42,000 tonnes of toxic waste, including arsenic, mercury and asbestos, lying dormant in a former potash mine in Wittelsheim, in Haut-Rhin. This Tuesday, the Minister of Ecological Transition…
German drinking water: Federal Environment Agency warns of toxic chemicals
Studies show contamination Bad testimony for German waters: Federal Environment Agency warns of toxic chemicals in drinking water A coot swims on a lake. Researchers have been able to identify…
Big profits from toxic waste – economy
This case, which is pending at the Wuppertal district court, is said to stink particularly badly. When the public prosecutor’s office there investigated the suspicion that waste had been dumped…
“A cigarette butt contains 2,500 toxic substances” and takes up to twelve years to degrade
Adopt the right gesture: the cigarette butt is in the trash, not elsewhere. This small waste, which is found everywhere in town and on the beaches, is indeed particularly destructive…
Children’s toys: Toy bargains are increasingly toxic
Online trade in toys from China is booming. But experts warn of the masses of dolls, rubber balls or finger paints that are contaminated with harmful substances. source site
These popular foods can be toxic
One healthy eating plays a crucial role in our physical health and our wellbeing. While many foods offer valuable nutrients and benefits, there are also some that can pose potential…
A river covered in toxic moss
As stopped in time. In the Brazilian tropics, a stream appears covered in a layer of freshly fallen snow. But it is in fact a toxic foam that dyes the…