Category: Chemicals

UN report + BBC reporting = FUBAR article. What’s mercury vapor go to go with burning coal for electricity? Continue reading UN: Rising mercury emissions increase risk to humans

There’s no evidence that they are. Continue reading Why Are Children at Higher Risk for Negative Health Effects of Environmental Toxins?

Manmade mercury emissions cost Europeans 700,000 IQ points per year, a new study says. Continue reading Mercury emissions explain European socialism

“The first batch of draft risk assessments released by the Environmental Protection Agency Jan. 4 as part of a broad plan to review existing chemicals found some uses of three chemicals pose potential health concerns.” Continue reading First EPA Draft Assessments Identify Three Chemicals Posing Potential Risks

“Recent University of Missouri research could not replicate results of a previous study linking exposure to the chemical bisphenol A — commonly known as BPA — to obesity and diabetes.” Continue reading MU study on BPA yields different results

“Ironically, earlier this year, researchers pointed out that the chemical used to replace BPA for plastic baby bottles and reusable water bottles, known as Bisphenol S (BPS), is actually a more potent “endocrine disrupter” and that the human body does not metabolize BPS as easily!” Continue reading BPA resin replacements may be more harmful

There is no credible scientific evidence that children are particularly vulnerable to chemicals in the environment. Continue reading Critical EPA report highlighting chemical dangers to kids is sidetracked

The Center for Biological Diversity tries to ride anti-NRA fervor. Continue reading Greens exploit Newtown to remove lead from bullets

Dolphins were turning up dead on Swiss beaches. Continue reading Plastic bags banned in Switzerland

It is, of course, perfectly legal for individuals to “dump” pesticides and bleach into the environment — at least Walgreens’ “dumping” was into a lined and monitored landfill. Continue reading Walgreens Fined $16.6 Million for Landfilling Pesticides, Bleach, Paint, and More in East Bay

“… 86,000 air tests conducted so far show no airborne asbestos before, during or after flooring work. They blame the phony scare on overzealous city inspectors and want their money back.” [New York Post]

Given much higher exposures during the mid-20th century, would there have been baby-boomers or Gen-Xers if this were true? [NIH News]