Rocky Mountain Region Asbestos Sites Reported

August 1, 2007–There are at least 61 sites in CO, ID, MT, NM, and WY that naturally contain some form of asbestos, according to a report released July 9, 2007,by the US Geological Survey.

Mercury: The Dark Side of Energy-Efficient Lighting

June 6, 2007–Around the world, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are widely touted- and sometimes required - as energy-efficient replacements for standard incandescent bulbs.

The Beat: Leaking Gas Tanks And Chemical Pollution Are Common Focus

July 15, 2006–

Scientists Still Tracking Source Of 'Teflon Chemical'

May 15, 2006–

Human Guinea Pigs Still Under the Microscope

December 12, 2001–The Bush administration seems poised to accept the testing of potentially toxic pesticides on human subjects -- a practice that has raised ethical concerns.

Common Chemical Affects Auto Mechanics

November 28, 2001–Automotive technicians can suffer long-lasting nerve damage after occupational exposures to n-Hexane.

Bioterrorism and Bioweapons

September 26, 2001–Following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, many experts have become more concerned that terrorists may maliciously spread biological agents such as anthrax or smallpox.

Chemical Plants

September 26, 2001–U.S. chemical plants are vulnerable to acts of terrorism.

Chemical Terrorism

September 26, 2001–Various nations have developed and produced chemical weapons -- substances whose main use is to harm people -- such as nerve gas or mustard gas.

Other Chemical Hazards

September 26, 2001–While petrochemical plants get the most attention, statistics from the Chemical Safety Board suggest that media overlook three quite common and widespread hazards: chlorine, ammonia, and propane