CURRENT NEWS ARTICLES FOR THE MONTH OF June 2007
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June 30, 2007
Ex-Hamden officer says headquarters made him sick
http://www.nhregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18536561&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=517514&rfi=6
Collaborate, Cooperate, and Prosper!
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=31060
June 29, 2007
Suit filed over scent
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?articleId=6257783&siteId=101
Tucson woman says apartment infested with mold
http://kvoa.com/global/story.asp?s=6728503&ClientType=Printable
Groups say mold in Juneau building is making workers sick
http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/062907/loc_mold001
Oxnard hospital may close for mold cleanup
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-hosp29jun29,1,7281748.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-california&ctrack=3&cset=true
Pesticide Body Burden? Don't Look And Don't Find. Human studies ignore pesticides found most frequently on foods
http://www.thedailygreen.com/2007/06/27/pesticide-body-burden-don%E2%80%99t-look-and-don%E2%80%99t-find/3046/
June 28 2007
Michael Moore's SiCKO
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/062807K.shtml
Global Climate Change And Toxic Chemicals: A Potentially Lethal Combination
http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20657/
Man sentenced for renting out toxic home
http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=590890&catname=Local%20News&classif=News%20Live
UH professor recognized for chronic-fatigue study
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Jun/28/br/br9683021754.html
St. John's to close for fumigation
http://venturacountystar.com/news/2007/jun/28/st-johns-to-close-for-fumigation/
June 27, 2007
Schoolyard secrets
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-horowitz27jun27,0,4633904.story?coll=la-news-comment-opinions
Research points to possible triggers of Parkinson's disease
http://www.marinij.com/marin/ci_6238685
Pesticide research misleading
http://www.theobserver.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=588944&catname=Editorial&classif =
Vaporised Lighting Ltd Helps Beat Malaria and Scoops Geneva Inventors' Medal
http://www.pressdispensary.co.uk/releases/c991257.php
Order matters in pesticide exposures
http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2007/june/science/nl_pesticide.html
June 26, 2007
The Age of Autism: Study sees vaccine risk
http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/index.php?feed=Science&article=UPI-1-20070626-16403000-bc-ageofautism.xml
Mental retardation, autism treated in mice
http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/index.php?feed=Science&article=UPI-1-20070626-09242900-bc-us-retardation.xml
Children Sicker Now Than in Past, Harvard Report Says
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a4xmH.aERohk&refer=worldwide
Tuning into radio waves issue / WHO guidelines urge govts to take steps to monitor EMF levels
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/science/20070626TDY04004.htm
Colorado Court Tosses Suit Alleging Mold At DIA
http://cbs4denver.com/local/local_story_177115517.html
June 25, 2007
Further Legitimization Of Fibromyalgia As A True Medical Condition
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070625095756.htm
Scientists Reverse Symptoms of Autism in Mice
http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2007/06/25/hscout605865.html
Ivivi Technologies Issues 'Call for Papers' for Science of Electroceuticals(TM) Symposium
http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=19505454
Landlords, renters often wind up sparring about spores
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070625/NEWS/706250303/1001
Toxic cocktail risk exaggerated
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20072506-16034-2.html
Fears Over Methyl Bromide Toxicity Levels In Picton
http://en.epochtimes.com/tools/printer.asp?id=56850
June 24, 2007
Activists: Herbicide Spraying a Risk
http://www.precaution.org/lib/07/prn_herbicide_risk.070624.htm
International Day against Electromagnetic Pollution
http://www.andinia.com/b2evolution/index.php?blog=6&title=day_electromagnetic_pollution_internatio&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
Parents lead fight against power line
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07175/796137-58.stm
Sex Virus Vaccine Linked to Three Deaths
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/11110/Sex+virus+vaccine+linked+to+three+deaths
Toxic time bomb in tips, company warns
http://bendigo.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=national%20news&subclass=general&story_id=1011239&category=General&m=&y=
WORKPLACE Q&A: Headache over allergies
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-workplace24jun24,1,3998957.story?coll=la-headlines-business&ctrack=1&cset=true
June 23, 2007
Passing the Sniff Test: What You Can't Smell Can Sour a Deal for Buyers Who Can
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/22/AR2007062200868_pf.html
Severe mold problem found at Tokay High School
http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2007/06/23/news/1_mold_070623.txt
Does Mold Still Loom in Health Building?
http://www.currypilot.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=15384
Lawmakers propose monitoring of children exposed to mercury
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/newjersey/nj_politics/story/7487274p-7382533c.html
June 22, 2007
Global Science Gateway Now Open
http://www.doe.gov/news/5153.htm
June 21, 2007
Body absorbs 5 lb of make-up chemicals a year
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/06/21/nbeauty121.xm
Pesticides poison 6,000 Canadians a year, report says
http://tinyurl.com/2uwqb5
New Rules Expected on Safety of Nanotechnology Products
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/21/technology/21nanotech.html
June 20, 2007
Can Non-Stick Chemical Spark Allergies?
http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?story=AY2038799S&news_headline=can_non-stick_chemical_spark_allergies
City supports mold removal
http://www.leadercall.com/local/local_story_171091623.html
House Labor Committee Passes Legislation to Protect Food Flavoring Workers from Severe Lung Disease
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/speech/edlabor_dem/rel062007b.html
Death Toll From Toxic Cough Syrup Could Be 300
http://www.thedailygreen.com/2007/06/20/death-toll-from-toxic-cough-syrup-could-be-300/2738/
June 19, 2007
Attack on Mothers
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-f-kennedy-jr/attack-on-mothers_b_52894.html
Is your sunscreen safe? Group throws unflattering light on some products
http://business.bostonherald.com/businessNews/view.bg?articleid=1007203
Trapped in Tiverton (RI) by pollution, politics
http://www.projo.com/news/content/TIverton_Contamination_06-19-07_7M62GQF.35f0ec6.html
On the Horizon, Personalized Depression Drugs
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/19/health/psychology/19beha.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin
Jun 18, 2007
New Home Nightmare
http://cbs13.com/seenon/local_story_170001847.html
Tenants with Asthma Fight to Breathe Easy
http://www.citylimits.org/content/articles/viewarticle.cfm?article_id=3353&content_type=1&media_type=3
In Autism-Vaccine Case, RNA and a Prayer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arthur-allen/in-autismvaccine-case-r_b_52408.html
Flushing perfume down the toilet
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=29863
Beekeeper Gear Keeps Woman Safe From Radiation
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Technology/story?id=3289619&page=1
June 17, 2007
Parents rally in support of doctor facing misconduct charge over MMR-autism link
http://www.sundayherald.com/display.var.1477577.0.0.php?utag=27167
Standard light bulb gets reprieve in California
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003751104_bulbs17.html
Black mold warps family's dream into nightmare
http://www.pjstar.com/stories/061707/REG_BDGAQ9OJ.031.php
Mold exposure can have health impact
http://www.minotdailynews.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=11873
June 16, 2007
Energy-efficient light bulbs and mercury
http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=56975
Studies Find DNA Damage from Anti-Coca Herbicide
http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=38205
Pollution, plastics affect boys more, group report says
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070616.BOYS16/TPStory/National
June 15, 2007
Autism: Why The Debate Rages
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/06/15/couricandco/entry2934107.shtml
Antibiotic Use in Early Life May Increase Risk for Childhood Asthma
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/558338_print
Father's Day Report notes greater environmental risks to boys; urges precaution and increased awareness
http://www.healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/english/news/index.shtml?x=3257
June 14, 2007
U.S. EPA settles with SoCal mold prevention company for $11,700
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/c48c3728f4351d24852572fa00669c4f?OpenDocument
City Worker Disciplined For Using Toxic Cleaner In Manhattan Park
http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=8&aid=70737
June 13, 2007
New York Times dismisses autism epidemic
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=29507
Couple sues over mold in oxygen tanks
http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=71914
New York Times dismisses autism epidemic
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=29507
Toxic chemicals in household products threaten
http://www.bostonnow.com/news/local/2007/06/13/toxic_chemicals/?format=print
June 12, 2007
At Risk: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Not Standard in Hotel Rooms
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/12/health/12risk.html?ei=5070&en=86b41dc34b704867&ex=1182571200&pagewanted=print
State ban on toxic chemicals proposed
http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20070612&Category=NEWS&ArtNo=706120636&SectionCat=FRONTPAGE&Template=printart
State ban on toxic chemicals proposed
http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070612/NEWS/706120636/0/FRONTPAGE
Study Shows Maryland Intercounty Connector Would Violate New Federal Air Pollution Health Standard
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,121157.shtml
Study finds 36 toxic chemicals in bodies of Mainers tested Even a teenager harbors toxins at 10 times higher than the national average.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story_pf.php?id=113209&ac=PHnws
Polio case in city? Khusboo took the vaccine 15 times
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=240608
Pioneering Eco Resort opens at Victoria's Phillip Island
http://www.etravelblackboard.com/index.asp?id=65611&nav=1
Environmental Group Sounds Alarm About Toxic Chemicals
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=63286
Opening Statements in Case on Autism and Vaccinations
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/12/us/12vaccine.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Study in Maine finds modern living carries toxic price
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/3990949.html
NJ school moves classes outside due to mold
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=local&id=5389274
June 11, 2007
Air Fresheners Could Cause Sickness
http://www.nbc10.com/health/13482484/detail.html
Health department advises to watch out for mold
http://www.neoshodailynews.com/articles/2007/06/11/news/04mold.txt
Multiple chemical sensitivity and workplace discrimination: The national EEOC ADA research project
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/ID/8069
Nitric Oxide Cycle Theory: Will It Explain CFS, FM, and Other 'Unexplained' Illnesses? - Q&A with Martin L. Pall, PhD
http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/ID/8071
June 10, 2007
A soldier in need: Mold leaves family's home unlivable
http://www.newsherald.com/headlines/article.display.php?a=1660
The Vaccine Hearings: "Science Has Spoken"
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0706/S00120.htm
Fight Over Vaccine-Autism Link Hits Court
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/09/AR2007060901344_pf.html
June 9, 2007
Mold house saga ends in settlement
http://www.troyrecord.com/site/printerFriendly.cfm?brd=1170&dept_id=7021&newsid=18453338
Non-toxic choices increasing: More protective coatings are being produced with water-borne, less volatile organic compounds
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoasthomes/story.html?id=96f6ee1c-b0ef-46ff-93bd-1358c33fda41
Group helps homeowners avoid mold
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2007/06_08-08/HOM
Calif. assembly bans chemical flame retardant in bedding
http://www.firerescue1.com/news/288916/
HCMC suspends US-made vaccine after worker's death
http://www.thanhniennews.com/healthy/?catid=8&newsid=28886
June 8, 2007
Flame retardant may be more toxic than thought
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_6091851?source=most_emailed
Public health director warns of toxic dangers from household pesticides
http://www.bradfordera.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18446537&BRD=2725&PAG=461&dept_id=562746&rfi=6
Assembly bans chemical flame retardant in bedding
http://origin.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_6091650
Mass. won't force cancer vaccineL Parents, girls can decide on Gardasil
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/06/08/mass_wont_force_cancer_vaccine/
Flame retardant may be more toxic than thought
http://tinyurl.com/ysnmhn
June 7, 2007
Mercury from fillings harming the environment
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2007/06/07/4242839.html
See You In (Vaccine) Court
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-kirby/see-you-in-vaccine-cour_b_51224.html
Medical Examiner's report: NDA track star died from rare toxic dose of sports creme
http://blog.silive.com/advanceupdate/2007/06/medical_examiners_report_nda_t.html
Housing Office Ratchets Up River Pines Inspections
http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBY7ZMNM2F.html
Mum says MMR jab made son autistic
http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/weeklynews/news/tm_headline=mum-says-mmr-jab-made-son-autistic%26method=full%26objectid=19255766%26siteid=50142-name_page.html
June 6, 2007
Drug companies' trial results are biased - claim researchers
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=c6wnnbcab.0.msrynbcab.oblmlwbab.7906&ts=S0261&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onmedica.net%2Fcontent.asp%3Fc%3D40325%26t%3D1
Expanded School Pesticide Ban Passed
http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-ctpesticides0606.artjun06,0,3918635.story
Hand Sanitizers Could Be Toxic In Kids, Poison Control Says
http://www.ketv.com/news/13454984/detail.html
First hearing on Autism/thimerosal link to be heard
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=28998
Canines can be bothered by mold spores
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070606/DAYTON/706060457/1144/NEWS
Black Mold in Olean
http://www.wivb.com/Global/story.asp?S=6623554
Groups seek ban on cleaning chemicals
http://tinyurl.com/2e3fhv
June 5, 2007
The Carolina Center to Discuss the Dangers of Mercury Toxicity
http://carolinanewswire.com/news/News.cgi?database=1events.db&command=viewone&id=702&op=t
UCSF study questions drug trial results: When drug companies sponsor research, their products more likely to perform well.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/06/05/BUGMBQ7KAN1.DTL&hw=UCSF+study+questions+drug+trial+results&sn=001&sc=1000
Brain cancer linked to pesticides: Study
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/HealthScience/Brain_cancer_linked_to_pesticides_Study/articleshow/2098284.cms
Vaccine Claims to Get Their Day in Court
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-6683831,00.html
Flash: Toxic toy dolls bad for kids
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/shdaily_opinion.asp?id=318421&type=Opinion
June 4, 2007
Consumers urged to choose non-toxic paint options by Greenpainters Association
http://www.infolink.com.au/articles/Consumers-urged-to-choose-non-toxic-paint-options-by-Greenpainters-Association_z52984.htm
Vaccine-Induced Autism Hearings to Present Science Supporting Parents' Claims
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-04-2007/0004601133&EDATE=
Study: Half of war vets have psych issues
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/06/military_combatvets_mentalhealth_070604w/
Poisoned by school mold, librarian fights for her career: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity renders Angela Page a virtual recluse
http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/newyorkteacher_7902.htm
Fluoride, a longtime blessing, now a curse? A debate follows a warning by the ADA about giving babies fluoridated water.
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/06/04/news_pf/Tampabay/Fluoride__a_longtime_.shtml
Asthma Risk Higher For Infants Who Swim Indoors: Poor ventilation, overchlorination can damage developing lungs, study says
http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/18805/
June 3, 2007
Veterans' ills may show MS link to Gulf War
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20070603&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=706030481&SectionCat=&Template=printart
The 'toxic effect' of flame retardants
http://origin.insidebayarea.com/ci_6051904
June 2, 2007
Toxic avengers target Target
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/30/22/30_22targettoxins.html
Tenants concerned about deplorable conditions at Midvale apartments
http://www.abc4.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=395e0b33-bf40-47fa-848b-56ac2995c207
Woman sometimes feels like 'the living dead'
http://www.news-herald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18417684&BRD=1698&PAG=461&dept_id=21849&rfi=6
Packaging Peril: Chemicals in food wrapping turn toxic
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20070602/fob5.asp
Outdoor air may be dirty, but indoor air can be worse
http://tinyurl.com/2c42xe
Experts warn of dangers from mold growth
http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1214831.html
KDHE reminds property owners of mold's dangers
http://www.hutchnews.com/news/local/stories/mold060107.shtml
June 1, 2007
Healthy homes
http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200706010106.html
Oxidative Stress Research Inspires Effective Treatment For Rare But Devastating Condition
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070601072301.htm
Mold can cause bodily infections
http://www.examiner.com/printa-758038~Mold_can_cause_bodily_infections.html
Both sides oppose rules
http://www.fresnobee.com/local/sv/story/51096.html
June 2007
Toxic Toys Banned in San Francisco
http://www.babwnews.com/article.php?id=955
A Toxic Problem for Businesses
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/columns_third.cfm?NewsID=35319&pic=3
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Be on the lookout for mold damage in homes
http://www.hpj.com/archives/2007/jun07/jun4/Beonthelookoutformolddamage.cfm?title=Be%20on%20the%20lookout%20for%20mold%20damage%20in%20homes
Connecting the toxic dots
http://www.planetc1.com/cgi-bin/n/v.cgi?c=1&id=1181711850
Is your home making you sick?
http://www.readitnews.com/content/view/395/10001/
The green scene Sleep easy at these environmentally friendly B&Bs
http://digital.ottawacitizen.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
The dark side of sunscreen chemicals
http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2007-06-28/goods_ecoholic.php
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