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"Battle Over Chemical Used to Make Non-Stick Pans Heats Up"

DuPont will try to persuade New Jersey state drinking water regulators to go easy on cleanups of PFOA, a chemical used in non-stick pans -- even before the regulators hear scientific evidence from their own scientists.

Source: ENS, 08/07/2009

"Tougher U.S. Lead Paint Law May Not Protect Americans"

"Companies on three continents continue to make and sell consumer paints that contain dangerous levels of lead despite the availability of technology to produce high-quality, low lead paint. A tougher lead paint standard takes effect in the United States later this month, but imported consumer goods may still contain hazardous amounts of lead paint."

Source: AP, 08/06/2009

Industry, Enviros Agree on Rewriting Toxics Control Act

Both environmentalists and the chemical industry say they want Congress to overhaul the key law aimed at protecting Americans from toxic chemicals in the products they use.

Source: USA TODAY, 08/05/2009

"Rural Well Water Linked To Parkinson's"

A new study finds that rural residents who drink water from private wells are much more likely to have Parkinson's disease, bolstering theories that farm pesticides may be partly to blame.

Source: EHN, 08/05/2009

"Common Insect Repellent Affects Nervous System: Study"

"One of the world's most common insect repellents [DEET] acts on the central nervous system in the same way as some insecticides and nerve gases, according to a study released on Wednesday."

Source: AFP, 08/05/2009

"Mass. Chemical Leak Sends 100-Plus To Hospitals"

"NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- Noxious fumes at a trash disposal facility sent 119 people to hospitals Monday, including two who were listed in critical condition."

Source: AP, 08/04/2009

"Congress to FDA: Prove Bisphenol A Safe, or Ban It"

"In food safety bill, the House gives the FDA a deadline to prove Bisphenol A is safe, or restrict its use in products used by pregnant women, and young children."

Source: Daily Green, 08/04/2009

"More D.C. Kids Had Elevated Lead Than Stated"

"More than twice as many D.C. children as previously reported by federal and local health officials had high levels of lead in their blood amid the city's drinking water crisis, according to congressional investigators, throwing into doubt assurances by those officials that the lead in tap water did not seriously harm city children."

Source: WashPost, 08/04/2009

"Chemicals Can Turn Genes On and Off; New Tests Needed, Scientists Say"

"A National Academies workshop examined the evidence of epigenetic effects and considered whether the thousands of chemicals in use today should be tested for them. Some pollutants and chemicals don't kill cells or mutate DNA. Instead, they may be more subtle, muting genes or turning them on at the wrong time, which can lead to diseases that are passed on for generations. Asthma in New York City children exposed to traffic exhaust is an example, experts say."

Source: EHN, 08/03/2009

"F.D.A. Deems Mercury Level in Fillings Safe"

"Silver dental fillings containing mercury are safe for use by adults and children ages 6 and above, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday."

Source: NYTimes, 07/29/2009

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