Curbing plastics pollution could help reduce global burden of breast cancer
Hundreds of chemicals that influence the development of breast cancer are used in everyday plastic items, according to new study by Silent Spring.
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Firefighters exposed to chemicals linked with breast cancer
Study led by Silent Spring identifies 12 toxic chemicals that put female firefighters at increased risk for the disease.
People’s exposure to toxic chemicals declined in the U.S. following listing under California law
First study to evaluate effectiveness of Proposition 65 shows benefits of law extend nationwide.
Silent Spring scientists share their latest research at the Annual Meeting of the International Society of Exposure Science
Silent Spring scientists made a dynamic impact at the 2024 International Society for Exposure Science (ISES) Annual Meeting in Montreal.
Columbia University’s Dr. Mary Beth Terry named Executive Director of Silent Spring Institute
An internationally renowned cancer epidemiologist, Dr. Terry was chosen for her leadership and expertise in environmental risk factors for breast cancer, as well as her commitment to breast cancer prevention, community engagement, and health equity.
EPA establishes limits on PFAS chemicals in U.S. drinking water supplies
EPA announced drinking water standards for six PFAS chemicals, marking the first time in more than 20 years the federal agency has set an enforceable limit on a new unregulated drinking water contaminant.
EPA’s plan to evaluate pesticides for safety does not protect women’s health
In a comment submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), scientists at Silent Spring Institute say the agency’s pesticide safety reviews overlook pesticides that could increase breast cancer risk.
Silent Spring’s Dr. Laurel Schaider inducted to UC Berkeley Academy of Distinguished Alumni
The honor recognizes Dr. Schaider as “a trailblazer" in water quality research, specifically focused on unregulated drinking water contaminants and safeguarding historically marginalized communities from environmental chemical exposures.
More than 900 chemicals, many found in consumer products and the environment, display breast-cancer causing traits
Silent Spring scientists advance understanding of how endocrine disrupting chemicals influence breast cancer risk.
Social factors drive use of scented menstrual products tied to health risks
New study finds Black women and people with less formal education are more likely to use scented and scent-altering menstrual and intimate care products, which could lead to higher exposures to harmful chemicals.
