Environmental Toxins
June 08, 2007
Ohio EPA Cautions Against Illegal Burning
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is cautioning about illegal burning that can pollute the air. Open burning is considered illegal in many cases. Additionally, burning garbage, buildings, rubber, grease, asphalt or any other petroleum product always is prohibited. The Ohio EPA can fine those who violate the rule up to $250 a day and up to $1,000 a day for burning on industrial, commercial, institutional or municipal properties.
Ohio EPA Warns Against Illegal Burning
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June 07, 2007
Environmental Group Sues EPA
The Center for Biological Diversity plans to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for allowing pesticides to be used in the habitats of endangered species. The lawsuit alleges that the EPA did not adequately assess whether these chemicals are dangerous to these animals.
Environmental Group Sues EPA Over Bay Area Pesticides
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June 06, 2007
EPA's Chemical Screenings Questioned
Some scientists fear that the Bush administration has developed a chemical testing program that is biased toward the chemical industry. A $76 million new program is underway to determine whether certain chemicals can affect human hormones. The program aims to specifically identify endocrine disrupters.
EPA's Chemical Screenings Questioned
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June 05, 2007
Health Advisory Issued for Detroit Lake East of Salem
A health advisory has been issued because of high algae levels found in several locations on Detroit Lake, which is about 60 miles from Salem, Oregon. Water sampling by the Forest Service has found that the algae produces toxins that are dangerous to humans and animals. The levels of algae are likely a result of dangerous toxins in the water.
Health Advisory Issued for Detroit Lake East of Salem
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June 04, 2007
Infection Kills Infant in Toronto
The neonatal intensive care unit at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto remains closed after a premature baby died from the microbe serratia. Four other babies at the hospital also have tested positive for the serratia. Allison McGeer, the hospital's director of infection control, says that "this bacteria is not terribly uncommon so we don't know yet whether the other babies who are colonized have the same serratia as the baby that was infected."
Neonatal Unit Remains Closed After Fatal Infection
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