“It was the two-headed baby trout that got everyone’s attention.” Continue reading Two-headed Trout Raise New Concerns Near Mine Sites
Category: Chemicals
EPA rejects bid to ban lead in fishing tackle
“Sportsmen and wildlife won a big battle.” Continue reading EPA rejects bid to ban lead in fishing tackle
Colorado may ban BPA in baby bottles
Rep. Daniel Kagan’s bill is not protecting anybody from anything. Continue reading Colorado may ban BPA in baby bottles
Claim: Unsafe levels of lead still found in California youths
“Lead is all around us.” Continue reading Claim: Unsafe levels of lead still found in California youths
EPA releases dioxin report on noncancer health effects
The long-awaited report is here. Continue reading EPA releases dioxin report on noncancer health effects
New EPA regulations force power plants to close; Blackouts possible
“A potential increase in the cost of electric bills is not the only thing on the minds of AEP officials.” Continue reading New EPA regulations force power plants to close; Blackouts possible
Seymour: Left’s other attack on Komen fund
Komen was also attacked for vindicating BPA. Continue reading Seymour: Left’s other attack on Komen fund
Nice: Harry Reid says Republicans want to put arsenic, mercury in water
Two weeks after calling for “common ground,” the Majority Leader claims Republicans want to put “arsenic and mercury in the water.” Continue reading Nice: Harry Reid says Republicans want to put arsenic, mercury in water
Inhofe introduces measure to stop EPA mercury rule
“Senate Democrats claim they want to rein in the Obama-EPA; It’s time to actually do it.” Continue reading Inhofe introduces measure to stop EPA mercury rule
Politico: As EPA mercury rule is published, lawsuits are a go
“So the benefits appear to be bogus and the costs real.” Continue reading Politico: As EPA mercury rule is published, lawsuits are a go
Organic foods: Secret source of dietary arsenic?
“Brown rice poisoning” gets a whole new meaning. Continue reading Organic foods: Secret source of dietary arsenic?
USA Today: ‘Most and least toxic cars? Tests rank 200 models’
“Vehicle interiors contain a unique cocktail of hundreds of toxic chemicals that off-gas in small, confined spaces.” Continue reading USA Today: ‘Most and least toxic cars? Tests rank 200 models’