Brain cancer trial may influence science on toxic chemical

By Jim Morris

A McCullom Lake, Ill., plant, operated by Rohm and Haas, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical Co., is at the root of a potentially groundbreaking la

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Agency for Research":

"… of dollars are at stake. Both the Environmental Protection Agency and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, have concluded that ther …"

"… with exposure to vinyl chloride remains unclear.”A working group of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considered Mundt’s study and others when it reviewed th …"

Community coated in black mist — until citizens fought back

By Ronnie Greene and Howard Berkes

Regulators stymied unless they could witness 'fugitive' emissions

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Agency for Research":

"… lications.It is classified as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. “Studies have demonstrated … that regular exposure to …"

Landmark diesel exhaust study stalled amid industry and congressional objections

By Jim Morris

Publication of a landmark government study of lung cancer in miners is delayed by an industry group and its congressional allies

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Agency for Research":

"… tions focused on public health are awaiting the results."Among them is the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization, which considers …"

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Long-delayed diesel study published

By Jim Morris

Landmark study of miners shows elevated risk of cancer from engine exhaust

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Agency for Research":

"… ted strict regulations limiting emissions of diesel particulate matter.The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, considers diesel …"

OSHA rules on workplace toxics stalled

By Jim Morris

Rules that would reduce worker exposures to two well-known lung hazards, beryllium and silica, are stuck in the regulatory pipeline.

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Agency for Research":

"… eryllium and silica are classified as “known human carcinogens” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.“Shameful,” Dr. Cecile Rose, a physician with National Jewis …"

Diesel engine exhaust earns 'carcinogenic' label

By Jim Morris

An international health body declared Tuesday that diesel engine exhaust is 'carcinogenic to humans.'

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Agency for Research":

"… the United States.After a weeklong meeting of experts in Lyon, France, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, said there is “ …"

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U.S. asbestos imports condemned by health experts, activists

By Jim Morris

More than 50 countries have banned asbestos, a toxic mineral linked to cancer and other diseases. The United States isn't one of them.

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"… cts due to any possible exposure.” Nonetheless, authorities such as the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the International Labor Organization warn that there is no s …"