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Global scientists express concern about flame retardants

By Jim Morris

A published statement by 145 scientists from 22 countries expresses new worries about the health effects of flame retardants used in mattres

EPA says new rules coming for chemicals in dyes, detergents

By Jim Morris

The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it would issue new rules for three chemicals used in dyes, flame retardants, laund

Big increases in mercury and other toxic releases

By Marianne Lavelle

Almost 4.1 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were released to the environment in the United States in 2007, according to new data from the E
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EPA agrees to reveal secret identities of potentially risky chemicals

By Chris Hamby

EPA reveals identities of potentially risky chemicals

A crawling issue: Head lice treatments worse than the pest itself?

By Jeremy Borden

Parents routinely use dangerous pesticides to treat their children for head lice

Excerpts from this story referencing "head":

"… osition for parents. …"

"… esticides in lice treatments have been involved in conditions ranging from headaches to death. The reports were obtained under the Freedom of Information …"

"… he biggest worries for some health experts is a prescription treatment for head lice and scabies called lindane. The pesticide has been targeted for world …"

"… has not ratified the treaty, and has no imminent plans to ban lindane for head lice.Since 2006, lindane can no longer be used here on crops or cattle, or …"

Great lakes: Danger zones?

By Sheila Kaplan

A report that top officials of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention thought was too hot for the public to handle

Excerpts from this story referencing "IJC’s Health Professionals Task Force":

"… ken years in production, was subjected to independent expert review by the IJC’s Health Professionals Task Force and other boards, over 20 EPA scientists, state agency scientists from New …"

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Industrial chemical exposure linked to learning problems, hyperactivity

By Lindsey Konkel

Boys exposed to higher levels of PCBs scored lower on focus and concentration tests

Burning irony: Flame retardants might create deadlier fires

By Brett Israel

Chemicals meant to snuff fires could be making some blazes deadlier.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Flame retardants":

"… anide and carbon monoxide were high enough to kill in less than 90 seconds.Flame retardants made of brominated or chlorinated chemicals are added to furniture cushion …"

Ouster of scientist from EPA panel shows industry clout

By Ronnie Greene and David Heath

The removal of a respected Maine toxicologist from a panel six years ago reveals industry influence on EPA's IRIS program