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Chemicals

"FDA: Anti-Bacterial Soaps May Not Curb Bacteria"

"WASHINGTON -- After more than 40 years of study, the U.S. government says it has found no evidence that common anti-bacterial soaps prevent the spread of germs, and regulators want the makers of Dawn, Dial and other household staples to prove that their products do not pose health risks to consumers."

Source: AP, 12/17/2013

Riverkeeper Raises Concern Over Fracking Waste As De-Icer For NY Roads

"A New York environmental group says the use of fracking waste on some of the state’s roads is occurring more than initially thought. The state agency that regulates the use of fracking brine says it ensures the waste does not have high concentrations of pollutants."

Source: WAMC, 12/11/2013

"New Report: Unregulated Contaminants Common in Drinking Water"

"Traces of 18 unregulated chemicals were found in drinking water from more than one-third of U.S. water utilities in a nationwide sampling, according to new, unpublished research by federal scientists. Included are 11 perfluorinated chemicals, an herbicide, two solvents, caffeine, an antibacterial compound, a metal and an antidepressant."

Source: EHN, 12/05/2013

EPA Database Illuminates Ecological Effects of Toxics

Environmental journalists who want to explore the impacts of toxic substances on wildlife, fish, and plants can get help from a little-known EPA database. Online and searchable, ECOTOX has gotten better over the years, making it useful for reporters as well as scientists.

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