For more than 50 years, Dow Chemical Company and Shell Oil knowingly included a highly toxic waste chemical in their fumigant pesticide products, rather than paying to dispose of it properly. The chemical, 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP), is a known carcinogen.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Dow's cancer-causing 'garbage' chemical in drinking water
Dow's cancer-causing 'garbage' chemical in drinking water
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Meet a pesticide even conventional vegetable farmers fear | Grist
Meet a pesticide even conventional vegetable farmers fear | Grist
This is part of biotech’s “superweed” strategy, by which they hope to address the fact that farmers across the country are facing an onslaught of weeds impervious to the most popular herbicide in use, Monsanto’s glyphosate or RoundUp (and in some cases impervious to machetes as well!). Of course, this is a problem of the industry’s own making. It was overuse of glyphosate caused by the market dominance of Monsanto’s set of glyphosate-resistant genetically engineered seeds that put farmers in this fix in the first place.
FW: BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landrigan Releases Top 10 Chemicals Most Likely to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities
FW: BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landrigan Releases Top 10 Chemicals Most Likely to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities: top ten toxic chemicals suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Toddlers, smoke and allergies
Children's EPA board, state chairpersons, and members promote National Healthy Schools Day/Week by securing state governor's proclamation from Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and from Mobile Alabama Mayor Samuel L. Jones. . Please participate by commenting on this blog or on Facebook page for National Healthy Schools Day and write your support for Children's EPA, Healthy Schools Network, and NHSDay.
Toddlers, smoke and allergies
Toddlers, smoke and allergies
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Today-is-National-Healthy-Schools-Day.html?soid=1102605793971&aid=_ba33itVfrA
Children's EPA board members, state chairpersons, and members promote National Healthy Schools Day (today) by sharing information, and assisting and securing USA Governor's, and local Proclamations. Please comment to show your appreciation for their sacrifice to protect children from environmental and chemical hazards where they live, learn, play, and pray.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Today-is-National-Healthy-Schools-Day.html?soid=1102605793971&aid=_ba33itVfrA
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Today-is-National-Healthy-Schools-Day.html?soid=1102605793971&aid=_ba33itVfrA
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
FDA to GMO labeling campaign: What million signatures? | Grist
FDA to GMO labeling campaign: What million signatures? | Grist
The New York Times published a lengthy analysis of the repeated interference by the Obama White House in the FDA’s decision-making process. (The White House meddled in calorie-labeling on movie popcorn, warning labels on low-SPF sunscreen, and an ozone-deplete chemical in certain asthma inhalers.) It’s a distressing pattern of political involvement in science that Obama inherited from the Bush administration.
Study: Smoking During Pregnancy May Result in Uncoordinated Kids | Healthland | TIME.com
Study: Smoking During Pregnancy May Result in Uncoordinated Kids | Healthland | TIME.com
“Nicotine can influence development of the brain and interacts with testosterone particularly during the fetal stage, and this could make boys extra susceptible to fetal nicotine exposure,” says Matz Larsson, researcher in medicine and consultant physician at Örebro University Hospital in Sweden.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Children's EPA wants to know if children and family health will be protection by actions which prevent poor environmental conditions and prevent injury from dangerous chemicals. According to the US EPA, one half of U.S. schools have at least one or more environmental or chemical hazards that are unsafe for children.
Children's EPA points out that without child and bystander environmental and chemical standards, regulation, oversight and enforcement, families and children are left with less protection than animals.
When it comes to exposure to hazardous substances, dosage limits are like those used for medication. HHS and EPA have ignored the lack of "safe" standards for infants, children, teens, pregnant women, and at risk populations. Without safety standards, claims to protect families and children are without merit.
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Health care law expands support for children and families To improve the health and development of children, 10 states received grants to provide early childhood supports and home visits to families who volunteer to receive these services, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. These awards are part of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) created by the Affordable Care Act. The nearly $72 million in funding announced today will allow states to expand or establish their home visiting program. “Home visits from an experienced counselor can help provide skills and links to important services and early childhood education,” said Secretary Sebelius. Today’s awards include states that have demonstrated a commitment to operating successful early childhood systems for pregnant women, parents, caregivers and children from birth-to-eight years of age. The awards also include states that are developing new home visiting programs, using proven strategies, to support families and improve health and developmental outcomes. “These investments will give states a significant boost in their efforts to keep children safe and healthy,” said Mary K. Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N., administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) collaborates with HRSA on the implementation of the home visiting program. The two agencies provide states guidance and assistance in early learning and development, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, the improvement of maternal and child health outcomes, and family engagement. “Helping children and families succeed involves many approaches and voluntary home visits play a key role in strengthening families and putting children on solid footing,” said George Sheldon, the ACF acting assistant secretary. Awardees include: Organization City State Award Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Denver Colo. $3,717,761.00 State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Hartford Conn. $8,677,222.00 Iowa Department of Public Health Des Moines Iowa $6,600,000.00 Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health Frankfort Ky. $6,971,342.00 Minnesota Department of Health St. Paul Minn. $8,000,000.00 New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Trenton N.J. $9,430,000.00 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Harrisburg Pa. $9,027,586.00 Tennessee Department of Health Nashville Tenn. $6,571,353.00 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Richmond Va. $6,295,506.00 Washington State Department of Early Learning Olympia Wash. $6,609,476.00 TOTAL $71,900,246.00 The MIECHV program is one part of the Obama administration’s strong commitment to improve health outcomes for America’s children and families. For more information on HRSA’s MIECHV program, please visit mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/homevisiting/. To learn more about the Affordable Care Act, visit www.HealthCare.gov. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. For more information about HRSA and its programs, visit www.hrsa.gov.
Children's EPA points out that without child and bystander environmental and chemical standards, regulation, oversight and enforcement, families and children are left with less protection than animals.
- "Safe" according to US standards is determined by the substance's effect on a healthy grown male worker. The EPA and CDC agree that children are more vulnerable to hazardous substances than adults.
- "Green" is used by the EPA but has no definition. Spray on Foam Roofing and Sealant manufacturers claim their product is "green," when it contains of one of most dangerous chemicals in the US - isocyanates.
When it comes to exposure to hazardous substances, dosage limits are like those used for medication. HHS and EPA have ignored the lack of "safe" standards for infants, children, teens, pregnant women, and at risk populations. Without safety standards, claims to protect families and children are without merit.
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Health care law expands support for children and families To improve the health and development of children, 10 states received grants to provide early childhood supports and home visits to families who volunteer to receive these services, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. These awards are part of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) created by the Affordable Care Act. The nearly $72 million in funding announced today will allow states to expand or establish their home visiting program. “Home visits from an experienced counselor can help provide skills and links to important services and early childhood education,” said Secretary Sebelius. Today’s awards include states that have demonstrated a commitment to operating successful early childhood systems for pregnant women, parents, caregivers and children from birth-to-eight years of age. The awards also include states that are developing new home visiting programs, using proven strategies, to support families and improve health and developmental outcomes. “These investments will give states a significant boost in their efforts to keep children safe and healthy,” said Mary K. Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N., administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) collaborates with HRSA on the implementation of the home visiting program. The two agencies provide states guidance and assistance in early learning and development, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, the improvement of maternal and child health outcomes, and family engagement. “Helping children and families succeed involves many approaches and voluntary home visits play a key role in strengthening families and putting children on solid footing,” said George Sheldon, the ACF acting assistant secretary. Awardees include: Organization City State Award Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Denver Colo. $3,717,761.00 State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Hartford Conn. $8,677,222.00 Iowa Department of Public Health Des Moines Iowa $6,600,000.00 Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health Frankfort Ky. $6,971,342.00 Minnesota Department of Health St. Paul Minn. $8,000,000.00 New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Trenton N.J. $9,430,000.00 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Harrisburg Pa. $9,027,586.00 Tennessee Department of Health Nashville Tenn. $6,571,353.00 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Richmond Va. $6,295,506.00 Washington State Department of Early Learning Olympia Wash. $6,609,476.00 TOTAL $71,900,246.00 The MIECHV program is one part of the Obama administration’s strong commitment to improve health outcomes for America’s children and families. For more information on HRSA’s MIECHV program, please visit mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/homevisiting/. To learn more about the Affordable Care Act, visit www.HealthCare.gov. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. For more information about HRSA and its programs, visit www.hrsa.gov.
EPA SETTLES LAWSUIT AGAINST NORTH GEORGIA LANDOWNER FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT
EPA SETTLES LAWSUIT AGAINST NORTH GEORGIA LANDOWNER FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT
Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov
(ATLANTA – April 3, 2012) The Duvall Development Co., Inc., Duvall & Son Livestock, Inc. and the president of both companies, Jeffrey H. Duvall, will pay a $30,000 penalty and have purchased five acres of forested land that was donated to the Chattahoochee National Forest in order to resolve federal Clean Water Act (CWA) violations.
“This enforcement action sends a strong message about the importance of protecting headwater streams in the Southeast,” said EPA Region 4 Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming. “These streams serve as habitat for critical fish and wildlife, control flooding, recharge groundwater, capture pollutants and cycle nutrients—helping provide the clean, safe water that is essential for the health of families and our communities.”
Between 2004 and 2005, the defendants illegally discharged fill material into waters of the United States by encasing or “piping” portions of four tributaries of Stekoa Creek that run across the Duvall Development Company’s property in Clayton, Ga. Piping streams can destroy valuable aquatic habitats and threaten water quality. The defendants conducted the work without having obtained a required CWA Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The parties signed a Consent Agreement and Final Order that requires the defendants to pay a civil penalty of $30,000. In addition, the parties entered into a separate Consent Agreement under which Duvall Development Co., Inc. purchased five acres of forested land that it donated to the U.S. Forest Service. The Forest Service will incorporate the donated land into the Chattahoochee National Forest. The donated parcel includes approximately 450 feet of stream frontage along Cliff Creek, a high quality trout stream located in Rabun County, Ga.
For more information about the Clean Water Act Section 404 regulatory program, visit: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/pdf/reg_authority_pr.pdf
For more information about EPA’s work to protect wetlands in the Southeast, visit:
http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wetlands/index.html
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Monday, April 2, 2012
EnCap saga, Sen. Bryant trial paint picture of private influence in Trenton - NorthJersey.com
EnCap saga, Sen. Bryant trial paint picture of private influence in Trenton - NorthJersey.com:
A federal judge is now deciding the fate of former state Sen. Wayne Bryant, the Camden County Democrat facing 22 counts of bribery and fraud connected to the failed attempt to turn Meadowlands trash dumps into a billion-dollar luxury golfing village.
New chemicals piling up in environment
New chemicals piling up in environment:
The two compounds are meant to replace polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) flame retardants after these were found to be toxic in the mid-2000s. (PBDEs have been detected in, for example, blood samples and breast milk and some studies suggest a connection between PBDE exposure and reduced fertility in women.)
New chemicals piling up in environment
The two compounds are meant to replace polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) flame retardants after these were found to be toxic in the mid-2000s. (PBDEs have been detected in, for example, blood samples and breast milk and some studies suggest a connection between PBDE exposure and reduced fertility in women.)
New chemicals piling up in environment
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