The Illusion of Safety—Again How omission, not evidence, does the quiet work of reassurance

Bruce Lanphear's commentary on industry-funded science comms made me wonder how medical journals address what ISN'T being said. @jama.com @natmed.nature.com @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @thelancet.com @nejm.org @plosmedicine.org @annalsofim.bsky.social @bmj.com
blanphear.substack.com/p/the-illusi...

best ad I've seen in a looooooong time--at London Bond Street tube station
READ THIS BOOK 😍
only chapter missing is on the toxic relationship between ultraprocessed foods and plastic food packaging link.springer.com/article/10.1...

if I were a plant this would be me

this is fun 🤩

How Plastic Packaging Impacts Human Health | Dr. Jane Muncke | TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch YouTube video by TEDx Talks

a first for me: I did a TEDx talk! my background is in improvisational theatre (in addition to the science stuff of course) but for once I decided not to wing it and worked really hard on the narrative and slides and script. see for yourself--grateful to receive feedback 🙏 youtu.be/6rFJSryhj_Y?...

Merchants of Myth: new report exposes plastic recycling as costly failure - Greenpeace - Greenpeace A new report from Greenpeace USA reveals plastic recycling has largely failed after decades of being touted by corporations as a solution to the pollution crisis.

That’s right – plastic recycling is actually a MYTH.

In our new report, Merchants of Myth, we explore the failures of plastic recycling after decades of being touted by corporations as a solution to the pollution crisis.

Read the full report here:
www.greenpeace.org/usa/merchant...

Biology, not physics, holds the key to reality | Stuart Kauffman and Andrea Roli

Sometimes, lately, the world seems to be spinning out of control. But were we ever really "in control"...? This article gives me hope: the future is essentially unpredictable which means that good things can happen too. Accept reality but never give up hoping for miracles. iai.tv/articles/bio...

Plastic Chemicals - A Toxic Relationship and How We Can Start Fixing It In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into plastic chemicals and their impacts on human and environmental health. You’ll learn why it’s not such a great idea to put plastic containers into your di

The fabulous @anjakrieger.bsky.social has produced another superb, educational episode of her Plastisphere podcast, this time with Jane Muncke & @martiwag.bsky.social explaining the problems of plastic chemicals and their control (or, rather, lack thereof). Well worth a listen!

#plasticpollution

A ‘coordinated campaign of deception’: Philly sues 2 companies over misleading recycling labels The lawsuit targets SC Johnson, owner of Ziploc bags, and Bimbo Bakeries, the country's biggest bread and snack food manufacturer.

Philadelphia filed an extremely thorough lawsuit on Wed against SC Johnson (Ziploc) and Bimbo Bakeries over claims that their plastic bags are recyclable, accusing the companies of engaging in a "coordinated campaign of deception." @grist.org grist.org/accountabili...

great article!!!

I really like this video. what an amazing collaboration ❤️

Our members, Drs. @leotrasande.bsky.social, @smbrander.bsky.social, and @jmuncke.bsky.social, attended INC5.2 to educate European delegates about the health effects of EDCs and how they interfere with the endocrine system. Learn about our EDCs: bit.ly/2LCRwAr #EDCs #PlasticsTreaty (1/4)

Our members, @leotrasande.bsky.social, MPP; Thomas Zoeller, PhD; @elleenvy.bsky.social; and @jmuncke.bsky.social, joined a panel of experts to discuss how science supports action at all governance levels to address and minimize exposure to EDCs: bit.ly/2simKTL @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org

Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal Diplomats voiced disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal.

I need to properly sort my thoughts out as it’s been a long two weeks, but I think framing these talks as a failure overlooks the fact that high ambition states refused to accept a waste management treaty

where we go from here is unclear, but I think there remains grounds for optimism

Mapping the chemical complexity of plastics - Nature An inventory of 16,325 known plastic chemicals, including >4,200 hazardous compounds, supports the development of safer plastics.

Over the past few years, our PlastChem team has worked tirelessly to map the chemical complexity of #plastics. Today, we publish the findings in @nature.com. We hope this evidence propels the development of safer plastics to protect human health and environment. 1/4
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Microplastics Are Here, There, Everywhere Vaccine experts are going rogue in response to RFK Jr’s attacks on vaccine safety. Health insurers promise — honest…this time — to make…

If you've been waiting for some good news about #microplastics, well, you're going to have to keep waiting.

@tonyrwalker1.bsky.social @winniecj.bsky.social @jmuncke.bsky.social
medium.com/@kimbellard/...

FDA must fix food packaging rules for MAHA to matter, scientists say By Brian Bienkowski A grim assessment of children’s health released by the Trump administration last month that pointed to several types of chemicals as contributors to chronic disease has scientist...

“The science is established that mixtures of chemicals present below the individual threshold can cause effects,” said @jmuncke.bsky.social of @fpff.bsky.social.

Scientists say the FDA must fix food packaging rules for #MAHA to matter. ⤵️
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/fda-...

A NATO for NATURE? What if We Recognized the Need for Mutual Assurance? Despite its many challenges and imperfections, NATO offers a remarkably effective architecture: it has teeth, and it delivers real, tangible benefits to its members.

thought provoking: what if governments considered ecosystem stability as critical for society (as they should)? What if progressive countries formed a NATO for nature? www.wackernagel.info/post/nato-fo...

Health impacts of exposure to synthetic chemicals in food Nature Medicine - This Review summarizes the current knowledge on sources, types and health effects of synthetic chemical contaminants in foods, particularly ultra-processed foods, and discusses...

rdcu.be/emRpF full PDF is here

Health impacts of exposure to synthetic chemicals in food Nature Medicine - This Review summarizes the current knowledge on sources, types and health effects of synthetic chemical contaminants in foods, particularly ultra-processed foods, and discusses...

full PDF is available here rdcu.be/emRpF

thanks 🙏

Health impacts of exposure to synthetic chemicals in food - Nature Medicine This Review summarizes the current knowledge on sources, types and health effects of synthetic chemical contaminants in foods, particularly ultra-processed foods, and discusses regulatory shortcomings...

Review in Nature Medicine about health impacts of synthetic chemicals in food - behind a pay wall unfortunately

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

we review types and sources of synthetic chemicals in foods, focus on health impacts of ultra-processed foods and food contact chemicals and discuss how to mitigate the risks

Health impacts of exposure to synthetic chemicals in food - Nature Medicine This Review summarizes the current knowledge on sources, types and health effects of synthetic chemical contaminants in foods, particularly ultra-processed foods, and discusses regulatory shortcomings...

just out: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
we review types and sources of stnthetic chemicals in foods, focus on health impacts of ultra-processed foods and food contact chemicals and discuss how to mitigate the risks

South Florida PBS Presents | We're All Plastic People Now Investigation into the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health.

worth watching: We are all Plastic People now www.pbs.org/video/were-a...

Here’s how to create a more nature-literate society Nature literacy has inspired creativity and innovation for thousands of years.

How to create a #nature-literate society.
My latest article @theconversation.com

Revaluing naturalists' skills is essential for a future where we work with, not against, nature.
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looking for empirical evidence on specific chemicals that leach from plastic (and other materials) into food? check out our updated FCCmigex systematic evidence map. 👇

Please repost to get the word out! @nkgarg.bsky.social and I are excited to present a personalized feed for academics! It shows posts about papers from accounts you’re following bsky.app/profile/pape...

if you're (still) interested in the science behind #microplastics #health and the role of food packaging
www.nationalacademies.org/event/44668_...

➡️ just out: Plastics matter in the food system.

What is the role plastic plays as enabler of unsustainable food consumption?

What indicators are needed to monitor change towards sustainability for the food system? www.nature.com/articles/s43...