CURRENT NEWS ARTICLES FOR THE MONTH OF December 2007
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December 31, 2007
This year resolve to update cosmetics to eco-friendly brands
http://willamettelive.com/story/This_year_resolve_to_update_cosmetics_to_ecofriendly_brands148.html
If Christmas makes you sneeze, check beneath the tinsel
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071231/NEWS/712310301
Thousands Exposed to Poison by Government's Aerial Spraying
http://www.newstarget.com/z022434.html
December 30, 2007
Marketing firm issues `green' buyer beware warning
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=7abb7be5-db6a-48b6-9940-519666af86ae
Vaccinations can have side effects
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/OPINION/712300317/1047
Suspicious chemicals in NZ chocolate
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4340532a11.html
December 29,2007
Cell Phone Radiation Triggers Measurable Brain Cell Changes in Mere Minutes
http://www.newstarget.com/z022429.html
Fluorescent Lighting in Schools Found to Give Children Headaches
http://www.newstarget.com/z022431.html
Car dealers sue over tougher vehicle emission standards
http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=7555702&nav=AbC0
Group wants stronger regulations of toxic chemical
http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=7554830&nav=4QcSCSYD
Farm women risk asthma from pesticides
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Science/2007/12/29/farm_women_risk_asthma_from_pesticides/6288/
Telcos get mixed signals about better reception
http://www.thestar.com/Article/289422
Cell tower plans jammed
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/289423
Lights out soon for bulbs that eat up energy
http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/12/29/bulb.ART_ART_12-29-07_A1_438TK3L.html?sid=101
Clinton makes promise on Gulf War Syndrome
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS/71229020
Toxic dilemma: Getting rid of pressure-treated lumber poses real safety concern for gardeners
http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/LIFE/712290315/1005
The plastic killing fields
http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/the-plastic-killing-fields/2007/12/28/1198778702627.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
December 28, 2007
Environment Protection Agency Justifies Blocking California From Setting Own Emission Rules
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7009559971
Experts Warn Against Using Air Fresheners
http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_122807ENV_air_fresheners_KS.5fd81259.html
Lafayette Man Struggles to Remove Mold From House
http://www.wlfi.com/Global/story.asp?S=7553196&nav=menu591_3
Misnamed agency: EPA obstruction of state efforts to control emission of greenhouse gas is at odds with its stated goal
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/5409472.html
How Green Are Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,318832,00.html
State Health Officials Fault Lack of Federal Action on Waterproofing Sprays
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/29/us/29consumer.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
New law mandates pneumococcal vaccine for all infants in New York
http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S297615.shtml?cat=300
Tests Find More Toxic Pet Toys
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/pet_food_recalls85.html
Mold found in 'green' building
http://www.venicegondolier.com/Newsstory.cfm?pubdate=122807&story=tp2vn4.htm&folder=NewsArchive3
Mold in the Home Linked to Mood Swings, Depression
http://www.newstarget.com/z022427.html
December 27, 2007
Allergy to medicines 'is killing thousands'
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article3097685.ece?&EMC-Bltn=MORBM4
House dust: toxic and on your table
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071227.wl_dust1228/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
Chemical Odor Causes City Building Evacuation
http://www.kitv.com/news/14934791/detail.html
Environmental Factors Early In Life May Influence Testicular Cancer Risk
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071226004434.htm
FEMA trailer residents worry about mold
http://www.gulflive.com/news/mississippipress/index.ssf?/base/news/1198754124149510.xml
Odd allergy: Diagnosis controversial, but a Canadian researcher is 'totally convinced'
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=12092d34-bfc3-4e0b-84ce-b493345c9bbd&p=2
Woman finds clean start in new Gilberts home
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/714529,3_1_EL27_A1MSLADY_S1.article
Woman hurt in pool chemical explosion
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22975715-2682,00.html
ENVIRONMENT: Activists to push N.Y. for better standards on toxic vapors
http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_361002825.html
December 26, 2007
Recommendations for Persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Fibromyalgia) Who Are Anticipating Surgery
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=8592
Norway will ban mercury
http://www.grist.org/news/2007/12/26/norway/index.html
School studied for environmental causes of autism
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newjersey/ny-bc-nj--autismcases1226dec26,0,516410.story
Emissions proposal misses point
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MjM4MDM0JnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg==
Cremation a hazard to the living?
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cremate26dec26,0,3146009.story
Health hazards add to nursing shortages
http://www.gazette.net/stories/122607/busimlo102815_32371.shtml
December 25, 2007
Area parents switching to glass for baby's bottle
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=700473
New toxin rules seen as lax
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-citwatch_25pro.ART.State.Edition1.36a29e3.html
FDA-Approved Bacteria Blocks Acrylamide Formation in Cooked Foods
http://www.newstarget.com/z022416.html
Law gets strict on toy lead
http://www.mlive.com/news/flintjournal/index.ssf?/base/news-48/119856002486340.xml&coll=5
December 24, 2007
Mercury ban among laws going into effect
http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/articles/index.cfm?
Is it possible that I am allergic to my Christmas tree?
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2007/12/24/is_it_possible_that_i_am_allergic_to_my_christmas_tree/
Brazil adds three chemicals to barred products list
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-12/24/content_7302648.htm
Chemical used to harden plastic harmful to humans
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/163711.html
December 23, 2007
These bulbs are a bright idea, but be careful with the cleanup
http://www.sltrib.com/homeandfamily/ci_7796036
Experimental AIDS Vaccine Goes Awry
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/494965/experimental_aids_vaccine_goes_awry.html
Concerns resurface over chemical in hard-plastic water bottles
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--polycarbonateworr1223dec23,0,2126101.story
There's no defense for toxic toys
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-le-sunday23dec23,1,4067006.story?coll=la-news-comment&ctrack=2&cset=true
Fungus a homegrown conflict
http://www.columbiatribune.com/2007/Dec/20071223News005.
Integrative Way: What's gotten into your genes?
http://www.sacbee.com/107/story/583232.html
A Toy Maker's Conscience
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/23/magazine/23Mattel-t.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print
The hazards inside the tube
www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-te.md.recycle23dec23,0,895773.story?coll=bal_tab03_layout
Peril in plastic?
www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/ideas/bal-id.bpa23dec23,0,894641.story
Call for ban on toxic fibreboard
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/call-for-ban-on-toxic-fibreboard/2007/12/22/1198175406091.html
Some Parents Seek Options to Vaccine Orders
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/23/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/23vaccinesnj.html?_r=1&ref=nyregionspecial2&oref=slogin
December 22, 2007
Christmas Trees Making Some Sneeze
http://wcco.com/local/christmas.tree.allergy.2.616644.html
ExxonMobil fined $60k for spilling diesel into ocean in 2004
http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=91884&sc=89
For some, fluoridated water still hard to swallow
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fluoride22dec22,1,2338669.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
Everyday Items, Complex Chemistry
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/22/business/22chemicals.html?ref=science
December 21, 2007
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Portrait of the Skeptic
http://www.ei-resource.org/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Multiple-Chemical-Sensitivity-A-Portrait-of-the-Skeptic.html&Itemid=153
Text-messaging system alerts buyers to toxicity
http://www.redding.com/news/2007/dec/21/text-messaging-system-alerts-buyers-to-toxicity/
Medical Gift Cards Bring Well Wishes
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/21/earlyshow/health/main3639314.shtml
Unions, members of Congress urge action on diacetyl
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/344552_diacetyl22.html
Chemical Rules for Selected Products
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/12/21/business/20071202_CHEMICAL_GRAPHIC.html#
Washington Joining California Auto Emission Suit Against EPA
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7009521121
State receives diesel emissions grant
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2007/12/17/daily72.html
Air Fresheners' Potentially Toxic Chemicals Require More EPA Action
http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_73327.shtml
Missing the Mercury Threat: An appeal to New Jersey's Governor
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deirdre-imus/missing-the-mercury-threa_b_77927.html
Very few children here tested for lead poisoning
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004085648_leadkids21m.html
Health Hazards Add to Nursing Shortages
http://www.ewg.org/node/25823
The lead-tainted toys that got away
http://www.iht.com/bin/printfriendly.php?id=8863733
Whitening agent found in Christmas products
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/2007/12/21/135817/Whitening-agent.htm
Staff at EPA supported California's attempt to reduce car emission
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/MNOUU26JN.DTL
Denial of State Emissions Plan Was Foreshadowed
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/21/washington/21emissions.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
EPA chief is said to have ignored staff
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-epa21dec21,0,2062514.story
Efforts under way to raise the visibility of respiratory illness linked to farm-related work
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=28639§ion=homepage&freebie_check&CFID=76456468&CFTOKEN=35633325&jsessionid=8830503eca865b422965
December 20, 2007
Debate escalates over chemical in plastic bottles, cans
http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/dt.cms.support.viewStory.cls?cid=38348&sid=1&fid=1
Flavoring additive puts professional cooks at risk
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/344277_diacetyl21.html
EPA Sides With Auto Industry
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119810794061340765.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Emission Impossible
http://www.slate.com/id/2180446/
The Green House as Classroom
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/garden/20show.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print
High lead levels found in kids' jewelry
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004083834_lead20m.html
Lasting genetic legacy of environment
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7151739.stm
December 19, 2007
How Safe Are Cell Phones?
http://www.newsweek.com/id/80966
HPV Vaccines Based on "Scientific Fraud" Says Consumer Advocate in New Video, Podcasts and Online Special Report
http://www.newstarget.com/z022405.html
Still in The Air: The fight over asbestos removal strategies isn't over, though the test in Fort Worth is.
http://www.fwweekly.com/content.asp?article=6554
EPA Rejects California Emission's Waiver Request, Legal Battle Ahead
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/12/19/epa-rejects-california-emissions-waiver-request-legal-battle-ahead/
Perchlorate concentrates in breast milk
http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2007/dec/science/rr_percholorate.html
More flame retardants found in house dust
http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2007/dec/science/kb_hbcddust.html
Replacing animal testing: RPI researcher helps develop biochips for cosmetic and drug trials
http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=648432&category=BUSINESS&newsdate=12/19/2007
Buyers at Risk: Christmas Season of Toxic Recalls
http://www.alternet.org/story/71031/
Holidays can be hard on people with allergies
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071219/LIVING/712190321/1032
Can You Keep Allergies Out Of Your House?
http://www.local6.com/family/14884584/detail.html
Doctors rely too heavily on drug company data: CMA
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/12/19/cma-drug-companies.html
Nurse gave four-year-old MMR vaccine AGAINST wishes of parents
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23428529-details/Nurse+gave+four-year-old+MMR+vaccine+AGAINST+wishes+of+parents/
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California Lindane Ban Proves Successful
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=250
Maine Tackles Chemicals In Consumer Products
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=251
December 18, 2007
Crossing disciplines to address mercury pollution
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2007/12/18.html
FEMA Trailer Tests Questioned by Critics, Who Argue That Toxicity of Trailers is Already Proven
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/2228
Province halts mumps vaccine: Four allergic reactions to vaccine in DTHR alone
http://www.lacombeglobe.com/News/362918.html
Shingles Vaccine Could Pose Health Risks
http://cbs2chicago.com/health/shingles.vaccine.risks.2.613934.html
New Jersey Mandates Flu Shot for Preschoolers Despite Thimerosal
http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/new-jersey-mandates-flu-shot-for-preschoolers-despite-thimerosal.aspx?googleid=28788
Governor receives final report on toxic chemicals
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/4573652.html
Toxic Recalls Complicate 'Toys for Tots' Drives This Season
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,317351,00.html
Protecting Public Health from Phthalates Will Require Consideration of Cumulative Risks
http://www.ewg.org/node/25808
All About: Water and Health
http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/17/eco.about.water/
Smoke "increases baby allergy risk"
http://www.nursinginpractice.com/default.asp?title=Smoke%22increasesbabyallergyrisk%22&page=article.display&article.id=6990
Congress Likely to Pass Incandescent Bulb Ban
http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/eco-friendly/congress-incandescent-light-bulbs-ban-461217
It's time to smoke out wood-burning culprits
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/286421
December 17, 2007
How I Survived Chronic Illness - One Woman's Story of Resilience
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/ID/8586
Interview with Dr. Hank Liers Part 4: Reversing mass chemical contamination
http://www.newstarget.com/022397.html
Biochip Mimics The Body To Reveal Toxicity Of Industrial Compounds
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071217171354.htm
Federal government to study ban on phosphates in household cleaners
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071217.wphosphates17/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
Heavy Traffic Makes Breathing A Burden In Children
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071214094057.htm
Toxic toy law misses big picture
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2007/17/c3730.html
Governor Receives Final Report On Toxic Chemicals
http://www.wmtw.com/news/14873670/detail.html
Harper announces more rigorous product safety law
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2007/12/17/recall-system.html
EarthTalk: Air Freshener Dangers
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/26115/
Warning: Lead poisoning or autism?
http://news14.com/content/headlines/590740/warning--lead-poisioning-or-autism-/Default.aspx
As Temperatures Rise, Health Could Decline
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/16/AR2007121601723_pf.html
Dow To Exit Commodity Chemicals
http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/85/i51/8551notw1.html
Microwave popcorn chemical out of the bag
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-12-16-microwave-popcorn_N.htm
December 16, 2007
Organic beauty: All-natural women
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/fashion/2007/12/16/st_grannybeauty.xml
Mercury OK in Vaccines But Not In Mascara?
http://www.ageofautism.com/2007/12/mercury-ok-in-v.html
Harmful effects of chemical fertiliser highlighted
http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=5..171207.dec07
Seeking the Truth About the Never Vaccinated
http://www.ageofautism.com/2007/12/seeking-the-tru.html#more
Royal commission to study link between late nights and cancer
http://news.independent.co.uk/health/article3255694.ece
This dog has a nose for mold
http://www.pjstar.com/stories/121607/TRI_BF2NEAM0.027.php
A growing problem in our houses: mold
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3NDAmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcyMzM0NDUmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyMQ==
Mag chloride use in question
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20071216/NEWS/646128730
N.J. parents fret about flu shots
http://www.nj.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/news-12/1197791418124280.xml&coll=1
Did chemical exposure cause cancers for McCullom Lake residents?
http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2007/12/16/mccullom_lake_lawsuits/doc47620d4a12812648217171.txt
Vapor intrusion may be crucial test for DEC
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071216/NEWS01/712160333/1002/NEWS
Ethiopia ships toxic pesticide to UK for destruction
http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article25191
December 15, 2007
Banished, the schoolgirl, 8, told to sit outside class by teacher 'allergic to her fabric softener'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=502164&in_page_id=1770
Biomonitoring: Has pollution spread to body?
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/12534756.html
Coulouris, Kahn target toxic toys
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginawnews/index.ssf?/base/news-25/1197699635205770.xml&coll=9
No more makeup with mercury in Minnesota, new law first in nation
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=489977
Katrina FEMA Trailers Tested For Dangerous Chemical
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=98099
December 14, 2007
Mobile phones 'cancer link': Mouth tumours 50% more likely after heavy use
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=502409&in_page_id=1774
Chinese website to expose air polluters
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c177f1aa-a9cf-11dc-aa8b-0000779fd2ac.html?nclick_check=1
Merck Agrees to $20 Million Chemical Spill Settlement
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/merck-chemical-spill-47121405
$20 million settlement reached in 2006 Merck chemical spill
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20071214__20_million_settlement_reached_in_2006_Merck_chemical_spill.html
Toxic toys hang over holiday season
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071214/NEWS01/712140307/1009
Mercury in Mascara? Minn. Law Bans It
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iwirqO43wxQESi5NchuDqLzHcC1QD8TH1RLO0
Is there any link between leukemia and nuclear power?
http://www.reformer.com/headlines/ci_7719335
Mercury in mascara? New ban coming for beauty products in Minn.
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/ap/index.cfm?page=view&id=D8TGQAKG0
Vaccination Programs Under Scrutiny (Part 2)
http://www.newstarget.com/z022382.html
Forced Vaccinations = Crimes Against Children
http://www.newstarget.com/z022384.html
December 13, 2007
California's emission-control law upheld on 1st test in U.S. court
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/13/MN9QTSTAB.DTL
Nation's Largest Retailers Accused of Organic Fraud
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_9075.cfm
Long Island Toxic Mold Victims to Get Relocation Assistance
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/2203
Cal-EPA plan could make state a leader in toxic chemicals policy
http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?xid=wr3q5cxc4b4mkv
The Hidden Dangers Of Mold
http://www.5tjt.com/news/read.asp?Id=1898
Lingering toxins continue to cause cancer: study
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=90e51e11-d69c-44c0-a45f-a1569cb261d4&k=81453
Liberty fires middle school librarian
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071213/NEWS/712130314/-1/NEWS
Under-Urination, Excessive Body Strain Or Toxicity May Cause Cancer
http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news_features.php?id=302249
Vets warn of killer chemical in pet meat
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22915444-2,00.html
December 12, 2007
You Have To Protect Yourself From Risks, Adverse Effects Of Medication
http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=19107840&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=623508&rfi=6
Group Warns That Nurses Face Health Risks from Chemical Exposure
http://www.ewg.org/node/25767
EPA Pushed to Lower Reporting Standards
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ilR8KpqJODRkAE7w5GwyS91JxluQD8TG671G1
How To Have A Green Christmas
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/12/health/webmd/printable3610880.shtml
Toxic Mold Task Force Starts Work in New York
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/2191
B.C. study looks at link between contaminants and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
http://www.cbc.ca/cp/health/071212/x121251A.html
Sears phasing out products containing PVC
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/12/12/sears-pvc.html
Is Your Child's Toothpaste Toxic?
http://www.ewg.org/node/25779
Merck recalls 1 million children's vaccines
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/12/12/merck-recall.html
December 11, 2007
A Gas Under Pressure
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119733944293820332.html
Push for More Mandatory Vaccines Leads to Parent Protests
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/2180
Vaccine rule stokes fears over autism
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MjMyMjk0JnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg==
Quebec adopts California's emissions controls
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071211/quebec_emissions_071211/20071211?hub=SciTech
Nurses survey suggests risk from chemicals
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/sciencemedicine/story/B86911CE25309FEA862573AE00144D54?OpenDocument
They Beat Cancer in Childhood ... and Then?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119733219813720130.html
Chemicals Used As Fire Retardants Could Be Harmful, Researchers Say
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071210162904.htm
Apartment Mold: What are renters' rights?
http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=69623
Watertown town clerk wins mold dispute lawsuit
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--moldlawsuit1211dec11,0,2790619.story
Research Explores Connection Between Respiratory Illnesses, Air Quality, And Weather In NYC
http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/content/news/article.asp?docid=%7BC75CE786-50E0-4DA3-B780-32B7507DEC0F%7D&VNETCOOKIE=NO
Chemical Exposures on the Job May Be Linked to Diseases in Nurses
http://www.ewg.org/node/25758
December 10, 2007
Autism can be induced in mice
http://www.craegmoor.co.uk/news/industry/18388223/autism_can_be_induced_in_mice.aspx
Electromagnetic radiation (EMR): The most pervasive environmental exposures by BioInitiative