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environmentaljustice
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HealthPlastic Chemicals in Household Items Pose High Health Risk, Study Finds
A new investigation reveals that almost 93% of plastic chemicals found in common household items pose a high risk to human health. Potential harms include cancer and genetic changes, while data on many chemicals remains insufficient.
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Politics · Latin AmericaFour men sentenced for killing of Indigenous defender Quinto Inuma Alvarado
A Peruvian court has sentenced four men to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Indigenous defender Quinto Inuma Alvarado. The ruling is considered a significant step towards justice for environmental defenders in the Amazon.
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