Reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan publishes book discussing link between declining sperm count and chemical pollution; describes observed changes in sexual development, effect on long-term health; offers advice on how to protect oneself and unborn life from chemical exposure; upcoming webinar scheduled for February 23, 2021
Children significantly exposed to EDCs and neurotoxins
Danish EPA assesses risk of young and unborn children’s exposure to endocrine disruptors and neurotoxins; phthalates, bisphenol A, and lead identified among most critical substances
U.S. EPA’s activities on perchlorate
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes measure to reduce exposure to perchlorate from drinking water, releases report confirming perchlorate’s effects on fetal brain development
Chemicals harm brain development
New report by the non-profit organization CHEM Trust summarizes the effects of environmental chemicals on child brain development; calls for phasing out harmful chemicals as groups, not removing them one by one
French government seeks public input on EDCs
Public consultation on endocrine disruptors report launched by French ministries for environment and health
BPA causes abnormal breast growth in mice
Study connects prenatal low dose exposure to BPA with abnormal breast growth in mice
Why is the global plastics treaty necessary?
Minderoo Foundation scientists publish commentary; to be successful the treaty needs to include a global plastic production cap, limits on single-use plastic production, extended producer responsibility scheme, ban on plastic combustion, and disclosure of all plastic chemicals
DEHP affected reproductive function in female mice
Prenatal exposure to diethylhexyl phthalate increased male-to-female sex ratio, altered ovarian morphology and caused some breeding abnormalities
Symposium on circular economy
University of Exeter and Ellen MacArthur Foundation host 2-day symposium on circular economy research and practice, discuss future challenges and innovation
Recommendations for BPA risk management
Dutch institute for public health (RIVM) releases second part of its BPA report; advises reconsidering the exposure limit values at EU level and rapidly implementing further exposure reduction measures