Neonicotinoids and Human Health
April 25, 2025
Previously thought to pose no risk to humans, there is increasing evidence that neonicotinoids may have harmful health effects.…
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How clean is the water from Wisconsin’s public water systems?
April 9, 2025
Most public water systems have not had any health-based water quality violations since 2015. The 23% of active community water systems with health-based drinking water violations serve 807,000 residents, and violations are more common in rural and low-income communities.…
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What causes inequitable environmental burden in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
Non-white and lower income populations experience higher cumulative environmental health burden in most Wisconsin urban areas analyzed. Lead paint exposure, traffic-related air pollution, hazardous pollution sources, and impervious surfaces are the most important contributors to existing racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.…
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Who is harmed by environmental burden in Wisconsin?
April 9, 2025
The vast majority (70-95%) of communities with the highest environmental burden are in the southeast region, mostly concentrated in the Milwaukee urban area. Non-white communities face higher cumulative environmental health burden in Wisconsin, with these racial/ethnic disparities among the highest in surrounding states. …
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Microplastics in our bodies: How much do they hurt us?
April 7, 2025
What does all the plastic accumulating in our brains, arteries and reproductive systems mean for our health?…
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What are the health concerns with microplastics?
April 4, 2025
The amount of microplastics in our bodies has increased by 50% in the last decade. Studies have found harmful effects of microplastic exposure, including connections to cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, and nervous system harms, as well as impacts on cancers, kidney function and dementia.…
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Under the Lens: Microplastics in the environment and our bodies
March 27, 2025
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in the environment. This includes the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.…
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Lessons from history: Regulatory responses to persistent pollutants
March 27, 2025
By now, most have heard mention of “forever chemicals,” referencing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. But PFAS are not the first class of chemicals to hold this title.…
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Wisconsin Neonicotinoid Workgroup: Moving forward with collaboration and awareness
March 27, 2025
Neonicotinoid pesticides have become a topic of growing concern due to their environmental harms.…
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Wisconsin’s bees are acting weird. Here’s why.
March 24, 2025
A pesticide used on virtually all of our corn and soybeans is harming pollinators at very low levels of exposure in ways that are only just being studied.…
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