Toxic Chemicals
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Canada banned these cancer-causing chemicals. But they’re still found in kids toysCancer-causing chemicals were found in more than 87 per cent of tested household products, according to a study out of the University of Toronto.HealthApr 12, 2023
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Chemical pollutant used in toilet paper found in endangered orcas, study revealsThe team also found the pollutants were transferred from mother to baby in a pregnant southern resident killer whale whose tissue was analyzed.EnvironmentJan 12, 2023
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Over a quarter of items sold at Canada’s dollar stores have toxic chemicals: reportThe solder inside some earbuds and toys tested positive for lead levels 8,000 times above the maximum amount that is allowed on the outside of the items.ConsumerAug 31, 2022
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Simply existing in the workplace is affecting air quality — and your healthUsing scented deodorants, hairspray, cosmetics or even breathing in a space can lead to poor indoor air quality, the study found.LifestyleNov 22, 2019
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Cancer-linked chemicals found in baby blankets, bibs sold in Canada: reportThe study, which looked at products in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., found the chemicals present in 86 per cent of the tested baby bibs and blankets available north of the border.CanadaMay 16, 2018
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Cancer-causing chemicals found in household dust in 90% of homes: studyThe chemicals hiding in household dust can cause cancer and lead to other health conditions, according to a new study.CanadaSep 14, 2016
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4 new fires spotted in disaster zone of Tianjin explosionFour new fires burned Friday within a disaster zone in China's Tianjin port where massive warehouse explosions more than a week ago killed at least 114 people.WorldAug 21, 2015
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Restaurant that served woman toxic tea could face chargesThe agency investigating how an industrial cleaning solution ended up in a woman's iced tea at a Utah restaurant is forwarding its findings to prosecutors to determine if anyone should be charged.HealthAug 18, 2014
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Tips for avoiding toxic chemicals in holiday decorations and giftsDo you know what's in the holiday products you buy? It's a question a Canadian environmental group wants consumers and parents to ask this holiday season.ConsumerDec 16, 2013
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Facts, figures on mercury and light bulbsSome facts and figures on the light bulb ban which begins Jan. 1, 2014.CanadaDec 13, 2013
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