Katie Pelch

2 months ago | simplyrecipes.com | Mary Jo DiLonardo |Katie Pelch

Scratches or nicks in nonstick pans can release microplastics and potentially harmful chemicals into your food. Heating nonstick pans above 500°F can degrade the coating, emitting toxic fumes that can be harmful. If a nonstick pan shows signs of scratching, chipping, or food sticking, it's time to replace it to ensure safety and performance. There are few things in the kitchen that make cooking easier than a nonstick pan.

Jan 13, 2025 | nrdc.org | Katie Pelch

I was happy to join co-authors from UCSF’s Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment on a recently published review that evaluated the evidence linking exposure to microplastics to human health harms. This new study, published in Environmental Science & Technology in December 2024 extends upon earlier work the team conducted as part of the California State Policy Evidence Consortium (CalSPEC) report that was published in January 2023. What are microplastics?

Nov 19, 2024 | healthnews.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Katie Pelch

From forever chemicals in cosmetics to harmful food additives, health hazards seem to lurk at every turn. Is receipt paper another cause of concern? We asked the experts. Thermal paper used in register receipts is a hot topic in the wellness world. Social media users share how they avoid skin contact with receipts by using clothes or refusing to take them altogether.

Apr 15, 2024 | wbez.org | Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco |Katie Pelch

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust. The federal government is issuing historic standards to keep harmful, synthesized chemicals out of drinking water.

Feb 20, 2024 | nrdc.org | Katie Pelch

Under AttackStates are taking the lead to address the global per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination crisis, passing legislation in at least 14 states to ban or phase out the unnecessary use of harmful PFAS chemicals. However, there have been recent efforts to undermine these needed public health protections by attempting to more narrowly define the universe of PFAS.