Without Warning System, Communities Blind to Toxic Disaster
A July 26 McClatchy story about an ammonia spill that killed one in South Carolina is similar to others that could be told in other U.S. states.
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"F.D.A. Deems Mercury Level in Fillings Safe"
"Silver dental fillings containing mercury are safe for use by adults and children ages 6 and above, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday."
Source: NYTimes, 07/29/2009
"IV Tube Chemical Linked To Preemie Liver Woes"
"A chemical [DEHP] used in many plastic products and already under scrutiny for potential health risks is suspected of raising the risk of liver problems in premature babies, according to a new study."
Source: AP, 07/28/2009
"Chemical Drift a Growing Concern for Rural Residents"
Drifting clouds of sprayed agricultural pesticides often harm the crops of nearby farmers. Even kids are sprayed. Regulation, typically done by states, is often ineffective.
Source: Peoria Journal Star, 07/27/2009
"Consumer Products Could Be Major C8 Source, Study Says"
"Everyday consumer products such as stain repellants and paper coatings may be a 'significant source' of the toxic chemical C8, according to a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study."
Source: Charleston Gazette, 07/24/2009
Battle Over Chemical Facility Security Reignites
The extended deadline for temporary regulations addressing the security of thousands of chemical facilities expires Oct. 4, 2009. If Congress doesn't enact new legislation, business may continue as usual. But there is a possibility that Congress will act this year.
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Styrene Industry Sues To Halt California Cancer Listing
"The $28 billion styrene industry has filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court to block California environmental officials from listing the product as a cause of cancer and birth defects."
Source: Sacramento Bee, 07/23/2009
"Kentucky Chemical Weapons Leak Detectors Dysfunctional for Years"
"The U.S. Army has acknowleged that the nerve gas leak monitors at a Kentucky chemical weapons storage depot were not working for nearly two years, 2003-2005."
Source: ENS, 07/21/2009
"Kids' Lower IQ Scores Linked To Prenatal Pollution"
"Researchers for the first time have linked air pollution exposure before birth with lower IQ scores in childhood, bolstering evidence that smog may harm the developing brain."
Source: AP, 07/20/2009
"Do Contaminants Play a Role in Diabetes?"
"A Great Lakes study linking a pesticide in fish to diabetes adds to the growing chorus of studies suggesting that environmental contaminants may play a role in the widespread disease."
Source: Env. Health News, 07/20/2009
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