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08/31/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Exposure to phthalates in personal care products may increase risk of miscarriage, gestational diabetes

Phthalates are an interesting substance. They are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. They are found in literally everything: household cleaners to food packaging to fragrance, cosmetics and personal-care products all contain phthalates. However, while these chemicals are ubiquitous and are used in a lot of things, the effects […]

08/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Styrene, a common ingredient in many plastic items, now deemed to be “probably carcinogenic” by WHO

The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now upgraded the cancer-causing status of the common plastic ingredient styrene. The move came in response to the results of a comprehensive study carried out by researchers from Aarhus University, along with new animal evidence. More than 70,000 people were included in the […]

04/16/2018 / By Tracey Watson

BPA, found in plastic water bottles, linked to abnormal brain development in fetuses … Mothers BEWARE

For some time now, mothers have been made aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many types of containers, including baby bottles. BPA is used to harden plastics, prevent contamination of foods, and stop cans from rusting. In recent years, several studies have confirmed that BPA affects endocrine function (hormonal […]

03/19/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Toxins from everyday products are probably in your body – even if you’re diligent about avoiding them

Many of us would be shocked to learn that even the most health-conscious Americans likely have dangerous chemicals circulating through their bodies. While most health-savvy readers are likely aware of the dangers posed by plastic water bottles, fewer know of the dangers associated with canned food, cash register receipts, certain toothpastes, sunscreen, liquid soap, makeup, […]

03/19/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Aliens probably don’t want our planet – it’s too polluted

The concept of aliens from a distant planet invading Earth is at the core of many a science fiction movie. And there are many people out there who firmly believe both in aliens and their desire to take over our beautiful home. For example, Futurism reported that there are many reasons aliens would invade, including […]

03/14/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Plastic: The epitome of a disposable society

There are many environmentalists around the globe who are gravely concerned about the amount of plastic being dumped in our oceans. It seems that people in general just can’t be bothered to try to do something about the problem, and something that was once a useful commodity has now become a dangerous hazard. The truth […]

02/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to tell which plastics are safe to use for food and drinks (food grade)

Are you sure your plastic container isn’t made out of toxic materials? A Modern Survival Blog article tackles how to identify food-safe types of plastics that can store your food and water without risk of leaching. First things first: Check the container for a Recycle symbol. A good place to start looking is the bottom […]

02/14/2018 / By Tracey Watson

GENDER-CONFUSED: Shocking study reveals 86% of teenagers’ bodies contaminated with gender-bending chemicals from plastics

A few years ago, a lot of attention was focused on the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), an organic synthetic compound found in plastic. Mothers with babies were especially cautioned to ensure that their baby bottles did not contain BPA. We all dutifully bought new BPA-free bottles, and many parents have since conscientiously ensured that […]

02/07/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Plastic pollution is devastating ocean ecosystems, turning them into “toxic repositories;” documentary spurs action

Sir David Attenborough, an English veteran broadcaster and naturalist who recently made a documentary on plastic and its harmful effects on the environment, said that the Earth’s oceans are slowly becoming a toxic depository due to the evil deeds of the planet’s dwellers. Describing one scene from the documentary, Attenborough said, “In it, as snowflakes […]

11/10/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Do you have plastic in your gut? You might, if you drink water from the tap

Whether you live in the United States or France, there’s a high chance you’ve been ingesting microscopic plastic fibers whenever you drink water from the tap. According to the researchers behind the shocking new study, nearly all of the world’s tap water is contaminated. The researchers — who were commissioned by journalism outlet Orb Media […]

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