Taking action to avoid harmful chemical exposures at home and beyond
It’s time now for us to devote resources toward preventing these unwanted exposures, so we can prevent future health problems.
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Whether it’s tracking toxic chemicals in drinking water or uncovering new mechanisms by which they trigger breast cancer, we publish updates about our work throughout the year.
Here, you’ll find the latest news about our research and our impact. For detailed information about our past and present projects, please explore Our Science.
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Septic systems are a major source of contaminants in drinking water
Analysis highlights impact of wastewater management decisions on drinking water quality
TSCA rules weakened under pressure from industry
EPA released the final rules for how the agency is going to regulate chemicals. However, the weakened rules raise concerns that EPA will not adequately regulate chemicals that could harm human health.
College students exposed to toxic flame retardants in dust from dormitory furnishings
Study finds some of the highest levels of flame retardants ever measured in dust, including carcinogens.
Cancer Study on "Bad Luck Mutations" Muddies the Waters… Again
Silent Spring responds to latest study in Science regarding so-called "bad luck" mutations.
Fast food packaging contains potentially harmful chemicals
First comprehensive analysis finds more than two dozen toxic highly fluorinated chemicals, including a phased-out substance.
New Crowdfunded Study Tests Consumers for Common Household Toxics
Researchers to collect urine samples from participants nationwide to assess U.S. population’s exposure to hazardous chemicals in everyday products.
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It All Adds Up: Our Collective Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Some chemicals have a small enough impact on a person’s health that it’s hard to see their effects if you look only at the individual. But if you add up all of the individual health impacts in the population, you end up with a considerable negative impact on public health.
Toxic Chemicals Widespread in Household Dust
New study reveals top 10 consumer product chemicals in dust that could harm human health.
