Millions of preterm births and thousands of infant deaths linked to plastic chemical

A chemical used in toys and consumer products is linked to thousands of infant deaths and millions of preterm births ...
CNN

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect a newborn’s brain development, study finds

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Phthalates — the synthetic ...
The Conversation

What are phthalates, and how do they put children’s health at risk?

Stephanie Eick does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
TreeHugger

What Are Phthalates? Definition, Examples, and Environmental Concerns

Phthalates are a group of chemicals used as a binding agent, solvent, or to add flexibility to plastics and other materials. Nicknamed the “everywhere chemical,” phthalates are found in a huge range ...
C&EN

US EPA finalizes list of 20 high-priority chemicals

The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the list of the next 20 high-priority chemicals that will undergo evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The agency will determine over ...