Industry linked to study supporting safety of plastics chemical BPA

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New research supporting safety of chemical BPA linked to industry

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After years of fielding complaints about the ubiquitous weed-killer and water pollutant atrazine, the Environmental Protection Agency has de

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'Chemicals of concern' list stuck at OMB

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A proposed EPA list of 'chemicals of concern' has been under review by the White House budget office for 638 days

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Low doses of some chemicals tied to health effects

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Union demands protection for workers, after breast cancer linked to auto plastics industry

By Jennifer Quinn, Robert Cribb, Julian Sher and Jim Morris

A study linking higher rates of breast cancer for women in the auto plastics industry triggers anger among workers.

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A new federal report urges enhanced research into potential environmental triggers of breast cancer.

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