EPA unaware of industry ties on cancer review panel

By David Heath and Ronnie Greene

PART ONE: An EPA panel appointed to study hexavalent chromium included scientists who had consulted for industry in lawsuits.

Toxic clout: how Washington works (badly)

By Bill Buzenberg

How Washington works (badly)

How industry scientists stalled action on carcinogen

By David Heath

Tens of millions of Americans drink tap water tainted with chromium. But industry pushback has made it hard for the EPA to regulate.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Hexavalent chromium":

"… ssments based on the new research. Both would come to the same conclusion. Hexavalent chromium is safe only in miniscule doses. Yet the American Chemistry Council plann …"

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Tackling the powerful chemical industry

By Bill Buzenberg

Investigation pushes EPA to change policies

Praise from MIT for Center and PBS collaboration on post-Erin Brockovich Hinkley, Calif.

Knight Science Journalism at MIT commends Center and PBS for reporting on toxic cleanup in California