Aflatoxins are the most prevalent natural liver carcinogen. Chronic levels of exposure can hinder child growth and nutrition, according to the study.
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Michigan has disposed of more than 50,000 gallons of potentially harmful firefighting foam since 2019. Firefighters and environmental advocates say that isn’t enough.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/12/10/firefighters-environmental-advocates-push-for-safer-foam/
Some lawmakers and environmental advocates want to ban chemicals in food packaging that they say threatens the health of Michiganders.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/11/26/advocates-push-ban-of-chemicals-in-food-packaging/
A recent study revealed unsafe working conditions in some Michigan nail salons, the consequence of working with hazardous chemicals and not knowing how to handle them properly.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/11/15/nail-salon-working-hazards-exposed/
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is expanding its testing capacity for monitoring a family of so-called “forever chemicals” called PFAS.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/09/03/michigan-expanding-pfas-testing-capacity/
