Tag: toxic
Mushroom Walhalla in Zeist, but beware: ‘The deadliest mushroom in the world also grows here’
A mushroom reserve? That sounds like a fairytale, magical forest full of brightly colored, luminous and glittering mushrooms as far as the eye can see. But in practice, that is…
prof. Dr. Canan Karatay warned: It is more toxic than alcohol! May cause sudden cardiac arrest
The importance of healthy nutrition is emphasized by experts. Making striking statements about nutrition, Prof. Dr. Canan Karatay is on the agenda in every statement she makes. Recommending the consumption…
Sanofi targeted by a judicial inquiry for toxic discharges revealed in 2018
The public health center of the Paris court has instructed an investigating judge to investigate major toxic discharges from a Sanofi factory in Mourenx, in the south-west of France. It…
Picking mushrooms: edible, toxic, good practices
More than sixty poisonings due to mushrooms have been recorded since September 1, 2022. Last year, four people died due to confusion between an edible species and a toxic species.…
“A toxic legacy”: in Ukraine, the ravages of war on biodiversity
For Oleksij Vasyliuk, the toll of the Russian invasion will not only be counted in dead and wounded. Since February, this activist, researcher and member of the Ukrainian Nature Conservation…
Do anti-Covid masks protect against toxic fumes from fires?
Studies establish a link between serious forms of Covid-19 and forest fires, American experts warn: simple fabric masks are not enough to protect against toxic fumes. What masks to use?…
Terrible event in that country! Toxic gas spread into the air: 10 dead, hundreds injured
A terrible toxic gas leak has occurred in Jordan. A tank filled with poisonous gas fell and exploded during transportation at the port in the city of Aqaba. 10 people…
Twitch bans its biggest MMORPG streamer and toxic Diablo Immortal players are to blame
Popular MMORPG streamer Asmongold was banned from streaming on Twitch for 24 hours. The reason was the racist statement made by a stranger in the Diablo Immortal chat. In a…
Back 4 Blood gets a toxic feature after 8 months that makes everything better
Back 4 Blood is now doing what the developers have been resisting for months. A beloved feature, but one that can be toxic. As Back 4 Blood nears its one-year…
Alert to toxic microalgae on our beaches for the coming summers
Some are responsible for foul odors on the beaches or for the red, brown or even fluorescent green color of the waters. Others cause foam on the surface of the…