"White Dental Fillings May Impair Kids' Behavior"
"A resin in the most commonly used white composite dental fillings may be linked to subtle neuropsychological deficits in children."
Source: Science News, 07/17/2012
Chemicals
Phthalates in Nail Polish, Hair Sprays Tied To Diabetes Risk in Women
"Chemicals commonly found in beauty products such as nail polishes, hair sprays and perfumes may increase risk of diabetes for some women, new research suggests."
Source: CBS News, 07/17/2012
"Fire Is Out, Norfolk Southern Begins Cleanup"
"Federal investigators seeking the cause of a North Side train derailment are taking a close look at the tracks, after early scrutiny of the crew's actions and the train itself revealed no glaring problems."
Source: Columbus Dispatch, 07/13/2012
"EPA, CDC Officials Testify To Senate on Child Lead Poisoning"
"WASHINGTON -- A U.S. senator questioned federal environmental health officials at a hearing Thursday about what is being done to address lead poisoning risks posed by contaminated soil around hundreds of old lead factory sites featured in a recent USA TODAY investigation."
Source: USA TODAY, 07/13/2012
West Nile v. Pesticides: Sick Neighbors Face Off on Mosquito Spraying
A Colorado family typifies a growing number of Americans whose health may be put at risk by the drift of pesticides from their neighbors' fogging activities. But neighbors doing the fogging say they, too, are acting to protect their health. A judge ruled this month that pesticide drift can be a form of trespass.
Source: Huffington Post, 07/12/2012
Coal Ash: Has It Come to a Storage or Disposal Site Near You?
If your local utility burns coal, there is likely an environmental story about coal ash to be reported near you. A FOIA request by the Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice has produced the identities of another 451 coal ash dumps (than previously listed by EPA), raising the total to at least 1161.
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Got Corruption? Data on State Lawmaker Conflicts Hard To Get
A large and diverse array of businesses have an interest in the environmental and energy laws that state legislatures consider: including coal, oil, plastics, chemicals, mining, forest products, and others. The possible financial stake lawmakers may have in the bills before them is fertile ground for investigation. Here's help in finding story ideas.
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PEER Sues FDA for Documents on Livestock Antibiotics
Under FOIA, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility requested FDA documents justifying its use of categorical exclusions to avoid assessing the environmental impact of not regulating livestock antibiotics. After FDA failed to provide any, PEER filed a lawsuit in federal district court.
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State Fracking Disclosure Rules Don't Protect Public: Report
A new OMB Watch report calls full advance disclosure of fracking fluid ingredients "the necessary first step" to protecting people's drinking water and concluded "no state has yet established all of the elements of a chemical disclosure policy strong enough to ensure the quality of the water and the health of communities near gas wells."
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"Changes in Chemical Safety Law Getting Bipartisan Support"
"The first signs of bipartisan support for overhauling the nation's chemical safety law emerged Monday, as three Republicans joined 23 other senators calling for tough restrictions on toxic flame retardants."
Source: Chicago Tribune, 07/10/2012
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