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Hi! We're The New Lede, a publication that covers environmental health & more. We provide investigative reporting, analysis, & explanatory articles about a broad range of environmental topics that are too often ignored.
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Common pesticides and plastic chemicals can stifle healthy gut bacteria, according to a new study in @nature.com.

Gut bacteria disruptions have been linked to a variety of health problems including allergies, Parkinson’s disease and type 2 diabetes.
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Common pesticides and plastic chemicals stifle healthy gut bacteria
More than a hundred chemicals in pesticides, plastics and other products that people are routinely exposed to stifle the growth of health-promoting gut bacteria, according to a new study.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Researchers analyzed gas from 30 landfills across the United States and found #PFAS contamination at every single site.

Their data suggest that landfills nationwide may collectively emit nearly a ton of PFAS into the air annually.
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US landfills emit nearly a ton of airborne PFAS a year, study finds
US municipal landfills leak roughly 1,800 pounds of PFAS into the air annually — evidence that the country’s garbage dumps are a persistent source of airborne “forever chemicals,” according to a new n...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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More than a hundred chemicals in pesticides, plastics and other products that people are routinely exposed to stifle the growth of health-promoting gut bacteria, according to a new study in @nature.com.
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Common pesticides and plastic chemicals stifle healthy gut bacteria
More than a hundred chemicals in pesticides, plastics and other products that people are routinely exposed to stifle the growth of health-promoting gut bacteria, according to a new study.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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New research from @ncstate.bsky.social and Oregon State finds that US municipal landfills release about 1,800 pounds of #PFAS into the air each year.
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US landfills emit nearly a ton of airborne PFAS a year, study finds
US municipal landfills leak roughly 1,800 pounds of PFAS into the air annually — evidence that the country’s garbage dumps are a persistent source of airborne “forever chemicals,” according to a new n...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Exposure to microplastics may speed plaque buildup in the arteries of male mice, a condition that leads to heart disease, according to a new study.
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Microplastics drive plaque buildup in arteries of male mice, study suggests
Exposure to tiny plastic particles that litter the environment may speed plaque buildup in the arteries of male mice, a condition that leads to heart disease, according to a new study.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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California farmland is doused with 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing toxic #PFAS each year, a new analysis finds.

“It doesn’t make sense when plenty of non-PFAS pesticides are readily available,” says Jared Hayes of @ewgofficial.bsky.social.
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California farmland doused with 2.5 million pounds of PFAS pesticides each year, analysis finds
Farm fields in California, the largest US agricultural state, are sprayed each year with an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing toxic PFAS, potentially exposing millions of people t...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Microplastics from clothing packaging and everyday products are showing up in organs across the body.

A new study suggests they may directly drive plaque formation in arteries.

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Microplastics drive plaque buildup in arteries of male mice, study suggests
Exposure to tiny plastic particles that litter the environment may speed plaque buildup in the arteries of male mice, a condition that leads to heart disease, according to a new study.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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The nonprofit @ewgofficial.bsky.social has released a map showing that 52 PFAS-containing pesticides approved by the EPA were sprayed in 58 California counties from 2018 to 2023.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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The EPA says the toxic weed killer paraquat may evaporate more than earlier estimates suggested.

As a result, people beyond the treated fields could still breathe in the pesticide vapor.
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EPA sees "greater uncertainty" with paraquat risk factor, seeks more data
New data is adding to regulatory concerns about the potential human health impacts of the weed killer paraquat, leading the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek more information from manuf...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The EPA says new data has created “greater uncertainty” about the risks of the weed killer paraquat.

Regulators are asking manufacturers for more information as concerns grow about potential health impacts.
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EPA sees "greater uncertainty" with paraquat risk factor, seeks more data
New data is adding to regulatory concerns about the potential human health impacts of the weed killer paraquat, leading the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek more information from manuf...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Farm fields in California are sprayed each year with an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing toxic #PFAS, according to a new @ewgofficial.bsky.social analysis.
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California farmland doused with 2.5 million pounds of PFAS pesticides each year, analysis finds
Farm fields in California, the largest US agricultural state, are sprayed each year with an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing toxic PFAS, potentially exposing millions of people t...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Tyson Foods will stop claiming that it produces “climate-smart” beef under a legal settlement brought by @ewgofficial.bsky.social, @farmstand.bsky.social, and others.

The groups sued, alleging that Tyson misled the public about its environmental practices.
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Tyson agrees to settlement over climate-smart beef claims
Tyson Foods will stop asserting it is pursuing production of “climate-smart” beef and working to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions as part of a legal settlement of a lawsuit that challenged the ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Hundreds of families are suing major baby food makers, alleging high levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury harmed their children.

A key hearing begins Dec 8 in federal court.
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Baby food fears: Are pesticides and other contaminants posing threats to children?
From botulism spores in infant formula to arsenic and insecticides in baby food, concerns are climbing over contamination in foods marketed as essential nutrition for young children.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Tyson Foods will no longer claim it makes climate-smart beef due to a new legal settlement.

“This settlement is a significant milestone for advocates and consumers who demand honesty in climate-related marketing,” said Amanda Howell of the ALDF.
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Tyson agrees to settlement over climate-smart beef claims
Tyson Foods will stop asserting it is pursuing production of “climate-smart” beef and working to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions as part of a legal settlement of a lawsuit that challenged the ...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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#EPA Panel Warns #Plastics Threaten Kids’ Health. Bayer Says Evidence Lacking

Brian Bienkowski reports for @thenewlede.bsky.social

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EPA panel warns plastics threaten kids’ health — Bayer says evidence lacking
A committee of expert advisers is calling for stronger environmental regulations to protect children from plastics and other harmful chemicals, despite a dissenting industry position claiming there is...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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New testing finds 29 pesticides in Target baby foods, including chemicals classified as highly hazardous.

The analysis is the latest to show the prevalence of pesticide residues in foods commonly fed to children.
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Baby food fears: Are pesticides and other contaminants posing threats to children?
From botulism spores in infant formula to arsenic and insecticides in baby food, concerns are climbing over contamination in foods marketed as essential nutrition for young children.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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“The difference is this year industry sees an historic opportunity,” said Suhani Chitalia of @envdefensefund.bsky.social, warning that the EPA’s proposed #TSCA changes reflect a political climate more sympathetic to chemical companies.
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Health and labor groups say proposed EPA chemical review rollbacks endanger communities, workers
Health, environmental and labor groups are voicing their opposition to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed changes to the nation’s premier chemical safety law, saying the changes w...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Environmental consultants say a wall of PFAS-contaminated groundwater is moving from the Perdue soybean plant in Salisbury, Maryland into nearby neighborhoods that rely on private wells.
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Fresh warnings as a Maryland community's PFAS crisis continues
A PFAS contamination crisis is continuing to plague a Maryland community as a plume of contaminated groundwater moves through the area, residents and their attorneys said this week.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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At a packed town hall, attorneys for Salisbury, Maryland residents said leaking lagoons and contaminated soil at the Perdue site are still sending PFAS-tainted water into local groundwater and streams.
November 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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A #PFAS contamination crisis is continuing to plague a Maryland community as a plume of contaminated groundwater moves through the area, residents and their attorneys said this week.
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Fresh warnings as a Maryland community's PFAS crisis continues
A PFAS contamination crisis is continuing to plague a Maryland community as a plume of contaminated groundwater moves through the area, residents and their attorneys said this week.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Recent tests reveal “extremely high” levels of ultra-short chain PFAS from Chemours in drinking water that serves over 500,000 North Carolina residents.
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New North Carolina PFAS exposure findings as Chemours plans expansion
Scientists detected high levels of two under-the-radar PFAS chemicals in blood serum samples from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina, collected before the local fluorochemical manufacturing plant...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Experts are urging the EPA to support a global plastics treaty and to test chemicals used in both new and recycled plastics before they reach consumers.
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EPA panel warns plastics threaten kids’ health — Bayer says evidence lacking
A committee of expert advisers is calling for stronger environmental regulations to protect children from plastics and other harmful chemicals, despite a dissenting industry position claiming there is...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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“The science is clear that plastic pollution can harm children’s health and raise risks of developmental disabilities, birth defects and cancers,” a new EPA advisory letter warns.

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EPA panel warns plastics threaten kids’ health — Bayer says evidence lacking
A committee of expert advisers is calling for stronger environmental regulations to protect children from plastics and other harmful chemicals, despite a dissenting industry position claiming there is...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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EPA panel: A lone dissenting voice from Bayer says there is “very little evidence” plastic harms children, contradicting findings from 23 scientists and health experts.

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EPA panel warns plastics threaten kids’ health — Bayer says evidence lacking
A committee of expert advisers is calling for stronger environmental regulations to protect children from plastics and other harmful chemicals, despite a dissenting industry position claiming there is...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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“Despite Congressional intent that the public have a role in the new chemical review process, the current process has become a two-way conversation between chemical manufacturers and the EPA,” said the @aflcio.org.
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Health and labor groups say proposed EPA chemical review rollbacks endanger communities, workers
Health, environmental and labor groups are voicing their opposition to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed changes to the nation’s premier chemical safety law, saying the changes w...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM