New EPA scrutiny for Atrazine reflected in Center’s database complaints

By M.B. Pell and Jim Morris

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… focusing on the compound’s potential association with cancer as well as birth defects, low birth weights, and premature births. Of concern are recent studies, s …"

"… e Indiana University School of Medicine, which found a correlation between birth defects and elevated levels of agrichemicals, including atrazine, in surface water …"

ANALYSIS: It's time to get outraged

By Wendell Potter

America's dysfunctional health care system is responsible for countless horror stories, but many folks aren't paying attention

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… he past. Many of the people they turn down are children who were born with birth defects.Shortly after Verone staged his robbery, one of the contestants in the Mis …"

Inkling of concern: Chemicals in tattoo inks face scrutiny

By Brett Israel

New research finds chemicals in tattoo inks: Including some toxic metals, and one of the most potent skin carcinogens

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… quires warnings whenever people are exposed to chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The warning is included in the release forms t …"

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Water utilities lack proper filters for weed-killer

By Danielle Ivory

Many water companies not using carbon filter that removes weed-killer atrazine

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… been studied for its potential link to breast cancer, prostate cancer, and birth defects, and the EPA considers it to be a potential endocrine disruptor. It is ban …"

In reversal of Bush policy, EPA launches new study of atrazine’s health effects

By Danielle Ivory

EPA plans to look into atrazine's potentially harmful effects, such as birth defects and low birth weight

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… a close look at the weed-killer’s potential to cause cancer, as well as birth defects, low birth weight, and premature births. Agency scientists also will condu …"

Cities sue manufacturer of weed-killer found in tap water

By Danielle Ivory

Federal lawsuit seeks funding to remove atrazine from water supply

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… at it would be re-evaluating the herbicide’s ability to cause cancer and birth defects, as well as its potential to disrupt the hormone and reproductive systems …"

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U.S. Congressman renews attempts to ban controversial herbicide atrazine

By Danielle Ivory

Rep. Keith Ellison tries for second time to warn public of atrazine

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… EPA announced last October that it would re-evaluate the risk of cancer or birth defects from exposure to the herbicide, as well as its potential to disrupt the ho …"

Weighing safety of weed killer in drinking water, EPA relies heavily on industry-backed studies

By Danielle Ivory

Agency says company's evidence 'scientifically more robust' than independent research

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… the focus of intense scientific debate over its potential to cause cancer, birth defects, and hormonal and reproductive problems. As the Huffington Post Investigat …"

ANALYSIS: Obama plan helping those with pre-existing health conditions

By Wendell Potter

Obama health plan will prevent insurance firm denials for pre-existing conditions

Excerpts from this story referencing "birth defects":

"… ple who have been sick in the past. This includes those who were born with birth defects or who were diagnosed with chronic illnesses when they were children. In f …"

Study finds toxins from mountaintop coal mining sites

By Alice Su

The U.S. Geological Survey has found toxic compounds in soil and water around mountaintop-removal mining sites in central Appalachia.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Yale University":

"… concludes Dr. Jonathan Borak, professor of epidemiology and medicine at Yale University, in a paper funded by the National Mining Association. Borak said poor hea …"

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