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August 31, 2008
A shot of skepticism about vaccines won't hurt a bit
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-0831deardorffaug31,0,4337203.story
Chemical 'risk' to future fertility
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7590641.stm
Ore. health officials issue recommendations for artificial turf fields
http://www.ktvz.com/Global/story.asp?S=8928784
Chemicals in pet food can lead to bad behaviour, says
top vet
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/chemicals-in-pet-food-can-lead-to-bad-behaviour-says-top-vet-913907.html
Scientists fear impact of Asian pollutants on U.S.
http://www.star-telegram.com/468/v-print/story/874038.html
Don't spray elm trees, group says
http://winnipegsun.com/News/Winnipeg/2008/08/31/pf-6621966.html
Women warned not to wear perfume during pregnancy
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/health/Women-warned--not-to.4443471.jp
August 30, 2008
Popular plastics chemical poses further threat
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/35787/title/Popular_plastics_chemical_poses_further_
Is "Dear Abby" Confused About Invisible Illness? Why Not Give People
the
Benefit of the Doubt Sometimes?
http://invisibleillness.wordpress.com/2008/08/30/is-dear-abby-confused-about-invisible-illness-why-not-give-people-the-benefit-of-the-doubt-sometimes/
August 29, 2008
CFL Could Pose Environmental Hazard
http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/detail.php?article_id=5837&cat_id=7
Brain dysfunction may explain fibromyalgia symptoms
http://in.reuters.com/article/health/idINPAT87683620080828
Toxic chemicals lurk in school supplies
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080829/NEWS/808290342/1001/NEWS
August 28, 2008
School Pulls Plug on WiFi Technology
http://www.lisburntoday.co.uk:80/news/PRIMARY-PULLS-PLUG-ON-WIFI.4435678.jp
Campaign to ban synthetic sweetener aspartame gaining global ground
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=57967&cat=10
Bush's Toxic Labor Day Gift to Workers
http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/08/28/bushs-toxic-labor-day-gift-to-workers
California Assembly Approves PFOA Ban on Food Wraps
http://www.ewg.org/node/27063
Bisphenol A Chemical in Plastic Bottles Harms Children, Feds Conclude
http://www.ewg.org/node/27062
Are You Giving Your Child a Daily Dose of Toxins?
http://www.ewg.org/node/27061
Managing Chemicals Proves to Be Toxic to Politicians
http://www.ewg.org/node/27058
FDA, EMEA Will Consider Additional Toxicity Tests in Reviewing Drug Safety
http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/6270
Milanville man goes to gas land for first-hand look
http://www.riverreporter.com/issues/08-08-28/head1-rage.html
Lisa's the queen of clean
http://www.wigantoday.net/wigannews/Lisas-the-queen-of-clean.4435613.jp
Health Canada Reminds Parents Of School Lunch Allergen Safety
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119458.php
August 27, 2008
Fleas release me
http://www.cumbernauld-news.co.uk/news/Fleas-release-me.4432020.jp
Anti-Aspartame Activists Don't Take No for an Answer
http://www.themolokaidispatch.com/send/send/2443
Invisible Illness Awareness Week Unites Thousands Who Get it
http://www.sbwire.com/news/view/20924
California
Assembly approves ban on Teflon chemical in food packaging
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/08/california-assembly-approves-b.htm
EPA: Crossgates Macy's lights tossed improperly
http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=715631
Invisible Illness Week Theme Says Hope Can Grow Despite Illness
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/985084/invisible_illness_week_theme_says_hope.html
Choosing the family toothpaste: How hard can it be?
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/08/choosing-the-family-toothpaste.htm
The burning debate
http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x81489877/The-burning-debate
Exposure to indoor mould and children's respiratory health in the PATY
study - Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Aug 2008
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9057
August 27, 2008
Chemicals
a Risk to Health, Says World Public Health Federation
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1534456/chemicals_a_risk_to_health_says_world_public_health_federation/
Affected by mold: Iris Harden's story
http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=11012307083605539&ShowArticle_ID=11012608080767283
Toxic bottles: what are we really drinking?
http://www.studlife.com/scene/1.613703
August 26, 2008
Germans
probing whether Bayer pesticide caused honeybee colony collapse
http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20080826/sc_mcclatchy/3028384
Just How Harmful Are Bisphenol-A Plastics?
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=just-how-harmful-are-bisphenol-a-plastics&print=true
Mold poses after-flood danger, FEMA says
http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_10311017?source=most_emailed
Pollutants cause birds to sing tainted love songs
http://environment.newscientist.com/home.ns
State joins suit filed against the EPA
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/376417_refinery26.html
Potentially toxic items burned; man arrested
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/police/27418944.html
What You Need to Know About Root Canals
http://leifgrunseth.com/?p=225
Woman able to sue tuna company in state court over mercury content
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/boomerconsumer/archives/147191.asp
August 25, 2008
Burning incense increases cancer risks: study
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/08/25/incense-cancer.html
Authorities drop legal bid to force baby's vaccination
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hwqJQ_HeWgXHMQp7ZDBXvv1l3Ahw
More kids need help in coping with pain
http://blog.cleveland.com/health/2008/08/more_kids_need_help_in_coping.html
Deal would allow state oversight of chemicals in California
http://www.sacbee.com/111/v-print/story/1182566.html
Getting a Monthly dose of Poison with your Tampons
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/realbeauty/archives/146962.asp
CANADA: Federal government deems 4 chemicals danger to humans
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/08/25/chemicals-ratings.html
China used planes, rockets to prevent wet end of Games
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080825/ts_afp/oly2008weather
August 24, 2008
Beauty
without toxins
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/27288049.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUHPYDiaK7DUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
Housecleaners form green cleaning cooperative
http://www.thecanaryreport.org/housecleaners-form-green-cleaning-cooperative.html
Toxic & hazardous chemicals found in top selling scented laundry products
and air fresheners
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9053
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) - Refuting the Skeptics
http://www.sylvane.com/blog/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-skeptics/
EPA scientists pull study that found C8 in eggs
http://sundaygazettemail.com/News/200808230544
EPA fails to collect chemical safety data
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=786626
Are parents taking a shot in the dark?
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-08242008-1580765.html
August 23, 2008
Schools still built at toxic sites
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/08/23/Schools_still_built_at_toxic_sites/UPI-90861219511998/
Drug giants accused over doctors' perks
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/23/health.pharmaceuticals
What Will the Green Economy Look Like?
http://www.alternet.org/environment/95963/what_will_the_green_economy_look_like/?page=entire
Kids' cold medicines face FDA scrutiny
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.fda23aug23,0,3097608,print.story
Chemical in plastics deemed safe enough
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/environment/archives/146668.asp
Parents on the run with baby after refusing vaccination
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/parents-on-the-run-with-baby-after-refusing-vaccination/2008/08/22/1219262525169.htmlKate
August 22, 2008
Toxic fragrance in the air
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/08/toxic-fragrance-in-the-air.htm
Restore power to the people
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/commentary/wb/173969
A boost for the Green Chemistry Initiative
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-ed-chemistry22-2008aug22,0,5172949.story
Grant County moves judge who complained about mold
http://www.wabashplaindealer.com/articles/2008/08/23/state_news/state3.txt
FEMA's Formaldehyde Woes May Change Particleboard
Business
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/4279057.html
Toxic Turf: is your dry cleaners safe?
http://www.wsav.com/midatlantic/sav/news.apx.-content-articles-SAV-2008-08-22-0041.html
Easy formulas for nontoxic household cleansers
http://www.thecanaryreport.org/formulas-for-nontoxic-household-cleansers.html
August 21, 2008
Air
purifier specifically designed for people with MCS
http://www.thecanaryreport.org/air-purifier-specifically-designed-for-people-with-mcs.html
F.D.A.
Allows Irradiation of Some Produce
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/health/policy/22spinach.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Cancer Causing Chemicals in Your Products?
http://www.wsav.com/midatlantic/sav/news.apx.-content-articles-SAV-2008-08-21-0036.html
Kids Safe Chemical Act
http://www.plentymag.com/ask/2008/08/chemact.php
Corona parents learn about disability law
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/21/20080821tr-coronabreathe0822.html
Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?
http://www.mexiadailynews.com/variety/local_story_234104041.html?keyword=topstory
Beauty secrets could be hiding toxic chemicals
http://www.galvnews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cbd2c8f89788fde1&-session=TheDailyNews:42F94128140bc00359lnm3CF97FE
August 20, 2008
Green cleaning in schools reduces health problems
http://www.thecanaryreport.org/green-cleaning-in-schools-reduces-health-problems.html
Drug
Makers' Push Leads to Cancer Vaccines' Rise
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/20/health/policy/20vaccine.html?ref=opinion&pagewanted=print
A Toxic Spew? Officials worry about
impact of 'fracking' of oil and gas.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/154394
Back to School: Are we ready? Are we non-toxic?
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/08/back-to-school-are-we-ready-ar.htm
Living with pain that's hard to explain
http://www.wasecacountynews.com/news.php?viewStory=485
Are Your Dental Fillings Containing Mercury Safe?
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/living-well-usn/2008/08/20/are-your-dental-fillings-containing-mercury-safe.html
Toxic Fragrance in Household Products
http://blogs.lifestyle.aol.ca/2008/08/20/toxic-fragrance-in-household-products/
FDA Decision on BPA Outrages Health Advocates
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/fda-decision-bpa-outrages-health-advocates/
Beautiful nails, hidden hazards
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080820/NEWS/808200324
Antibacterial battle
http://www.oregonlive.com/living/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/living/121909290381270.xml&coll=7&thispage
Evergreen residents blame mold for health woes
http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=277805&pub=1&div=News
August 19, 2008
Court Rejects E.P.A. Limits on Emissions Rules
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/20/washington/20air.html?_r=1&ref=us&oref=slogin
Arsenic has firm link to diabetes in U.S. study
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1846979320080819?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
Lead poisoning blamed on Ninth St. house
http://www.troyrecord.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20081761&BRD=1170&PAG=461&dept_id=7021&rfi=6
ACOEM Chronic Pain Guidelines Now Available Online
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/acoem-chronic-pain-guidelines-now-available-online,510790.shtml
Sac Bee: State Lawmakers Abdicate Public Health Reforms to Wal-Mart
http://www.ewg.org/node/27026
FDA got it wrong. Here's why.
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/08/fda-got-it-wrong-heres-why.htm
Elected officials MIA; Instead, Wal-Mart and Burger King protecting your health
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/08/elected-officials-mia-instead.htm
CBS Uncovers Third Autism Vaccine Injury Award
http://www.ageofautism.com/2008/08/cbs-uncovers-th.html
Rwanda: Hospital's Design Keeps Fresh Air in Mind
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/19/science/19glob.html
Verdict returned in Daniel Is. mold lawsuit
http://thedigitel.com/health/verdict-returned-daniel-mold-lawsuit12999
Lawsuit seeks EPA pesticide data
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/19/MNKR12DBPO.DTL&type=printable
FDA To Hold Meeting On Safety of Bisphenol-A
http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/fda-to-hold-meeting-on-safety-of-bisphenola.aspx?googleid=245894
Court Rules for Clean Air, Reverses Bush Administration Rollback
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=67401.0
Pharmaceuticals Ripe for a Shake-up
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/AnnouncingScienceinSociety39.php
August 18, 2008
Sun damage may exacerbate skin penetration of nano-sunscreens
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Formulation-Science/Sun-damage-may-exacerbate-skin-penetration-of-nano-sunscreens
Converging Pathways: Chemical companies and environmentalists edge closer
together in the pursuit of sustainability
http://pubs.acs.org/cen/coverstory/86/8633cover2.html
Calif. Assembly rejects chemical ban in baby items
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_10239774?nclick_check=1
Bad Air Like Smoking 300 Cigarettes A Day
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_25909.aspx
Study: Free Radicals-Carrying Air Pollutants Linked to Lung Cancer
http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Study_Free_Radicals_Carrying_Air_Pollutants_Linked_to_Lung_Cancer_22482.html
Group Supports Parents' Choice Not to Vaccinate
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=8861952&nav=2CSf
Dirty Smoke from Ships Found to Degrade Air Quality in Coastal Cities
http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/newsrel/science/08-08DirtySmoke.asp
Many U.S. Public Schools in 'Air Pollution Danger Zone'
http://www.healthnews.uc.edu/news/?/7358/
Do CFLs Cause Headaches?
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/cfls-headaches-460808
Could Over Vaccination Kill Your Dog?
http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/694/could-over-vaccination-kill-your-dog/
Next, federal government will weigh in on safety of printer inks, cosmetics
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/08/18/f-health-chemicals-batch3.html
Woman struggles with uncommon disease
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080818/WORK/756810336/1016/NEWS
August 17, 2008
Some Texas foster kids' doctors have ties to drug firms
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/081708dnmetdrugdoctors.45052b6.html
Green parenting
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/278932-3/bsection/Green_parenting/
Efficacy of Waon therapy for Fibromyalgia - Source:
Internal Medicine (Tokyo) Aug 15, 2008
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9047
Progress against toxins in toys takes small steps
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-household-chemicals_bdaug17,0,707253y6.stor
Workplaces expose us to toxic PVC
http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080817/OPINION03/808170311/1096/OPINION#pluckcomments
1 small step to protect kids from chemicals
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-household-chemicals_bdaug17,0,288991,print.story
Authors Says Thimerosal Increases Autism In Children
http://www.emaxhealth.com/119/24017.html
Do the cell phone makers' SAR safety numbers make you safe?
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/17/yehey/top_stories/20080817top3.html
August 16, 2008
High PCB exposure linked to diabetes risk
http://foodconsumer.org/7777/8888/M_edicare_54/081601422008_High_PCB_exposure_linked_to_diabetes_risk.shtml
Amitriptyline in the treatment of fibromyalgia: A
systematic review of its efficacy - Source: Rheumatology, Aug 12, 2008
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9045
IOC to Keep Air-Quality Numbers Under Wraps
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/15/AR2008081502338_pf.html
Peppermint offers non-toxic deterrent to mice
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1157530
August 15, 2008
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http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9039
Argentina investigates deaths of vaccinated kids
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080815/argentina_deaths_080815/20080815?hub=Health
Pollution concerns evaporate under sunny, blue skies as Olympic track and field
events start
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/olympics/sns-ap-oly-china-what-smog,0,4151117.story
Cancer jab linked to pancreas disease
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/cancer-jab-linked-to-pancreas-disease/2008/08/16/1218307309515.html
Keller Family Says Mold In Home Making Them Sick
http://cbs11tv.com/local/Keller.Home.Mold.2.796772.html
Mad as a Hatter
http://www.dominionpaper.ca/articles/1981
FDA to hold meeting on baby bottle chemical
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1535737420080815?sp=true
FDA: Chemical Trace In Baby Bottles Not Toxic
http://wbztv.com/health/fda.bisphenol.safe.2.796463.html
Psychologists determine what it means to think 'green'
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/environment/2008-08-13-green-psychology_N.htm
Sex Hormone Sprays Halted over Cities But.
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/SHSHOCB.php
August 14, 2008
The chemistry of beauty. What's in all those beauty
products? The truth isn't pretty.
http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/PrintFriendly?oid=721266
Disruption
of cognitive function in Fibromyalgia Syndrome - Source: Pain,
Aug 6, 2008
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9035
Feds: Common pesticides jeopardize salmon survival
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/science/20080814-0129-salmon-pesticides.html
Product
Safety Law Signed Today Bans Toxic Toys
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/aug2008/2008-08-14-093.asp
"Going Green" When Cleaning Clothes
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/14/cleangreen/main4350297.shtml
ESL - the newest, greenest light bulb around
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/08/esl_the_newest.php
Are Energy-saving Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Causing
Headaches?
http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/Are_Energy-saving_Compact_Fluorescent_Light_Bulbs_Causing_Headaches.shtml
The Going Gets Tough for Organic
http://www.ewg.org/node/27018
Thomas D. Williams: The Depleted Uranium Threat
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0808/S00179.htm
Bush signs bill banning lead from children's toys
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080814/lead_ban_080814/20080814?hub=Health
'Toxic Tour' takes in Los Angeles' dirty little secrets
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gurOYnMTdnTxJjCaT0rNbM5cI5NA
Agent Orange linked to high cancer risk
http://www.azcentral.com/community/westvalley/articles/2008/08/13/20080813gl-nwvchamber0813.html
August 13, 2008
Inflammation and Immunologic Symposium To Explore New Research In Chronic
Diseases - August 30 to Sept 2, Pittsburgh
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9032
Plastics suspect in lobster illness
http://www.mbl.edu/news/press_releases/2008_pr_08_13.html
Sick Building Syndrome: Healing Health Facilities
http://www.businessweek.com/print/innovate/content/aug2008/id20080813_845797.htm
Sick
Building Syndrome: Healing Health Facilities
http://www.businessweek.com/print/innovate/content/aug2008/id20080813_845797.htm
How to Reduce BPA Exposure
http://www.ewg.org/node/27009
CMA report: 21,000 will die from pollution in 2008
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080813/smog_report_080813/20080813/?hub=TorontoNewHome
There's no junk science in pesticide regulation
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2008/08/13/there-s-no-junk-science-in-pesticide-regulation.aspx
Australian artist in New York offers remedies on environment
http://www.iht.com/bin/printfriendly.php?id=15232862
Sierra Club to test hair for mercury during art fair
http://www.kentucky.com/211/story/489260.html
Pesticides: What you need to know
http://www.easttexasreview.com/story.htm?StoryID=5679
Parents to conduct own EMF readings
http://www.canada.com/deltaoptimist/news/story.html?id=7378967c-bb75-4f54-9d0f-01dbe1919928
Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings
http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2008/08/13/news/news2.txt
Population Bomb Author's Fix For Next Extinction: Educate Women
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=sixth-extinction
August 12, 2008
TV star
Jasper slams masts as "criminal"
http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/local/3589405.print/
Is your home damaging your health?
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=612449
Berkeley Scientists: World In 'Mass Extinction Spasm'
http://www.nbc11.com/news/17171725/detail.html
Away With Weeds: Synthetic vs. Non-Toxic Weed Control
http://www.telluridewatch.com/pages/full_story?article-Away-With-Weeds-Synthetic-vs-Non-Toxic-Weed-Control%20=&page_label=news&id=178030-Away-With-Weeds-Synthetic-vs-Non-Toxic-Weed-Control&widget=push&instance=secondary_stories_left_column&open=&
Eco-labels on food can cook up confusion
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080812/LIVING/808120303/1032
Micro loans help pay for controversial autism treatments
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/tuncan-autism-treatment-2121310-treatments-pay
Bernie Mac's death puts sarcoidosis in spotlight
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-sarcoidosisaug12,0,5966562.story
August 11, 2008
1 in 200 People Carry Mitochondrial Disease Mutation
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-kirby/revolutionary-news-from-m_b_118307.html
Prescriptions for Health, the Environmental Kind
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/12/health/12clin.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&ref=science&adxnnlx=1218564993-1fEQf4nvySM6bfvFJ4OcFg
Dialing up cancer?
http://www.cadillacnews.com/story_news/?story_id=374940&year=2008
What's in a fragrance? Labels aren't required to say
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/chrongreen/detail?&entry_id=28990
Children's sunscreens may not be effective
http://healthzone.ca/health/article/475813
Dow's Dioxins: Saga of pollution, politics, and struggle over cleanup has
nationwide implications
http://pubs.acs.org/cen/coverstory/86/8632cover.html
August 10, 2008
Perfume sickening for some
http://www.yumasun.com/opinion/perfume_43602___article.html/smells_others.html
Calif.
lawmakers weigh ban on chemical found in baby bottles, although
danger is in dispute
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ats-ap-bisphenol-banaug10,0,4397098.story
Mold forces family out of Bradley Beach home
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080810/NEWS01/808100410/1004
August 9, 2008
Eleven fall ill after bug spray incident at Pearson
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080809/bug_spray_incident_080908/20080809/?hub=TorontoNewHome
Local fibromyalgia support groups are hard to find
http://www.independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/09/local-fibromyalgia-support-groups-are-hard-find/
Our chemical paranoia
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=26e9ec42-2d45-4f43-a67d-ba4a2452870a
Lawyer threatens suit over 'very sick' Broward County Courthouse
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-flbcourt0809sbaug09,0,4563742.story
Inhalational Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Submariners:
Observational Study
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1516570/inhalational_diesel_exhaust_exposure_in_submariners_observational_study/
No matter what flame retardant is used, it shows up in the environment
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080809.ZOE09/TPStory/Environment
Energy-saving light bulbs carry risk
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/93203.php
August 8, 2008
Increased oxidative stress suggested by low serum vitamin E concentrations in
patients with chronic fatigue syndrome - Source: International Journal of
Cardiology, Aug 4 2008
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=9021
Chemicals
are placing our food supplies at great risk
http://www.elpasotimes.com/opinion/ci_10130946
Family: Prison Worker's Death was Caused by Toxic Dust
http://www.abcnews.go.com/print?id=5540890
An invisible illness: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://www.thesuburbanite.com/communities/x907752099/An-invisible-illness-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome
New clinic, doctor for Anniston PCB child victims
http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20080808/APN/808080927
Scented consumer products contain undisclosed toxic compounds: study
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/08/08/fragrance-study.html
And another thing ... Getting on a soapbox
http://www.dailylocal.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19900115&BRD=1671&PAG=461&dept_id=635533&rfi=6
Levels of scents in breast milk related to women's product use
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/35041/title/Perfumed_mother's_milk
Athletes are concerned about Beijing's air -- and with reason
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/olympics/2008/writers/david_epstein/08/08/beijing.pollution2/?eref=sircrc
Orange County cities review ban on fake grass
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fakegrass8-2008aug08,0,3908261,print.story
'Alarming' elevated cancer risk in South Seattle linked to air pollution
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/374066_badair08.html
Local hospitals urged to phase out mercury
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/112356/Local-hospitals-urged-to-phase-out-mercury
Baby boy dies after DPT vaccination
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Hyderabad/Baby_boy_dies_after_DPT_vaccination_/articleshow/3340464.cms
August 7, 2008
Environmental chemists keep watchful eye on Beijing's smog
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080807/full/news.2008.1024.html
Toxic Lawns
http://www.kimatv.com/news/26394129.html
E. Hanover residents: Power line may risk our health
http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080807/COMMUNITIES14/808070341/1005/NEWS01
August 6, 2008
Battle over chemical-exposure legislation
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/06/BAFE123KKR.DTL&type=science
New flame retardants detected in indoor and outdoor environments
http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/esthag/asap/html/es802145r.html
Survey finds many Americans believe air inside their homes is cleaner than
outdoor air
http://www.environmental-expert.com/resulteachpressrelease.aspx?cid=28518&codi=35490&loginemail=admin@mcs-america.org&logincode=134018
Fibromyalgia: Unreal or Misunderstood?
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/70552
Man sues T-Mobile, Motorola, and Samsung over cellphone
radiation health effects
http://www.intomobile.com:80/2008/08/06/man-sues-t-mobile-motorola-and-samsung-over-cellphone-radiation-health-effects.html
Bill would charge fees at ports for cleaner air
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/06/BAFV125L5A.DTL
Eco-bulbs may be harmful
http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/News/Story/A1Story20080806-80848.html
August 5, 2008
New cellphone health litigation surfaces in
California court
http://www.rcrnews.com/article/20080805/WIRELESS/778854624/1078/778854624
All natural baby info
http://www.canada.com/surreynow/news/story.html?id=27b3fa6c-73fd-451b-bb47-c762d3201cd4
EPA and State of California consider ban on PFOA, often used in nonstick
packaging
http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/CA6584415.html
Using acupuncture to treat pain is catching on
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080805/NEWS/808050307/0/SPORTS04
Crunch time for peanut allergies
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/features/crunch-time-for-peanut-allergies-885074.html
It's a small, small world
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/26249409.html?location_refer=Lifestyle
UC Davis study: Agent Orange exposure doubles veterans' likelihood of getting
prostate cancer
http://www.sacbee.com/health/story/1132599.html
Studies show citrus rinds offer new twist on toxin removal
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-0805econugenics,0,645140.story
Chemical discovery on Mars stumps Phoenix team
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/05/MN0G1253QT.DTL
USA Today: Toxic Legacy, Can a Plastic Alter Human Cells?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-08-04-toxic-plastics-main_N.htm
EU metals and chemical law not huge burden-official
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7702469
Herbicide residues: the ground is the child's breathing zone
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1142553
August 4, 2008
California Considers Banning PFOAs
http://www.greenrightnow.com/2008/08/04/california-considers-banning-pfoas/
Air Quality Tested In Portable Classrooms
http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=8786989
Fibromyalgia/CFS Support Group
http://www.loudountimes.com/events/1157/
USA TODAY asked experts how parents can avoid hormone-like chemicals in
children's products.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2008-08-04-toxic-toys-questions_N.htm
Let's Get the Lead Out, EPA
http://www.utne.com/2008-08-04/Environment/Lets-Get-the-Lead-Out-EPA.aspx?blogid=26
New car smell: Intoxicating or toxic?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2008/08/new-car-smell-i.html
Smog returns to Beijing, blue sky disappears
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/7/story.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10525166&pnum=0
Popular Pesticides More Dangerous Than You Think
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1508789/popular_pesticides_more_dangerous_than_you_think/
Disability Support Groups
http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/templates/disabilities.asp?articleid=6418&zoneid=64
Is that keyboard toxic? Nanotechnology promises countless benefits, but
at what risk?
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=management&articleId=9110396&taxonomyId=14&intsrc=kc_feat
Health Tip: Get Rid of Allergens
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/08/04/health-tip-get-rid-of-allergens.html
N.D. project collects toxic farm chemicals
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=210352§ion=News&freebie_check&CFID=64789176&CFTOKEN=35690166&jsessionid=8830bc7858a11b3a7728
August 3, 2008
Attempt to Ban Aspartame 'Poison' From Food, Drink
http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/aspartame-951-ban-poison-2093.html
Lost in a System Where Doctors Don't Want to Listen
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/01/AR2008080102953_pf.html
Green Ways to Be Bug-Free
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/31/AR2008073102718.html
Woman faces battle with fatigue
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080803/NEWS06/808030330
August 2, 2008
Forget the fragrance
http://www.sfgate.com/columnists/evans/
Ca. Acrylamide Settlement Will Reduce Chemical in
Potato Chips
http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Ca_Acrylamide_Settlement_Will_Reduce_Chemical_in_Potato_Chips_21398.html
Chinese try to sniff out pollution before Games
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080802/human_sniffers_080802/20080802?s_name=beijing2008
Get Ready to Itch and Sneeze: A warmer planet could mean we'll suffer
more
(and stronger) allergies.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/150502
Ottawa linked to cellphone lobbyists
http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/471613
August 1, 2008
Residents blame apartment complex for making them sick
http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=8771291&nav=S6aK
Residents blame apartment complex for making them sick
http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=8771291&nav=S6aK
US takes on toxic toys
http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2223077/takes-toxic-toys
All About Formaldehyde
http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/All-About-Formaldehyde/
Pesticides, pollutants threaten Canadian tap water, researchers suggest
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/08/01/water-pesticides.html
Phthalates: Are the chemicals that make plastic bendy a health hazard?
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/06/04/f-phthalates.html
WASA Lead Test Procedure Gives False Readings, Groups Say
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/01/AR2008080102964.htm
Popular pesticides more dangerous than you
think: Poisonings, even deaths, tied to 'safe' house, farm chemicals.
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/225335
All About Formaldehyde
http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/All-About-Formaldehyde/
August 2008
Floral Scents Going Off the Air?
http://www.ehponline.org/docs/2008/116-8/forum.html#flor
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