Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health, but may not know that indoor air pollution can also have significant effects. Over the past several decades, our exposure to indoor air pollution is believed to have increased due to a variety of factors, including the construction of more tightly sealed buildings, reduced ventilation rates to save energy, the use of ...

COPA's PCB website has comprehensive information about the PCB Superfund sites in Bloomington, Indiana, as well as PCB health effects, remediations, references, and links.

What's New What Are Endocrine Disruptors Program Overview Priority - Setting Activities ED Methods Validation Subcommittee Other Activities Background: EDSTAC and SVTF Policy Development Related Information Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program Web Site This web site provides information about the endocrine system and why certain chemicals can affect it, how the EPA Endocrine Disruptor Screening ...

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Information related to the efforts of the Endocrine Disruptor Working Group of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources to provide coordination across the federal government related to examining the hypothesis that there are chemicals present in the environment of humans and wildlife that, by virtue of their ability to interact ...

The overall objective of the Mercury Cycling in the Everglades Nutrient Removal (ENR) Areas project is to provide resource managers scientific information on the hydrologic, biologic, and geochemical processes controlling mercury cycling in the Everglades.

Dioxin Homepage Dioxin Articles (Incineration, Health Effects, Dioxin Politics) Dioxin Mailing List Archives Other Dioxin Resources Online What is dioxin Dioxin is one of the most toxic chemicals known. A draft report released for public comment in September 1994 by the US Environmental Protection Agency clearly describes dioxin as a serious public health threat. The public health impact of ...

E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory High-Radon Project Home Page Phillip N. Price, Anthony Nero, Kenneth Revzan, Michael Apte, Andrew Gelman, W. John Boscardin, and others. HOME FAQ MAPS RESEARCH What is radon, and why do we care about it Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the radioactive decay of radium. Breathing high concentrations of radon can cause ...

1-800-923-4237 - provides information about the lung cancer mesothelioma, aka asbestos cancer. Outlines treatment options, legal rights, and how asbestos is related to mesothelioma.

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Providing information about chromium for professionals and the general public ...

Welcome to the DIOXIN Conference This internet system is comparable to a public (world-wide) accessible bulletin board where the users can read and post up messages by themselves. The DIOXIN Conference should be used as a platform for scientific exchange - to post up scientific informations, data and questions or answers on chlorinated dioxins and related compounds. The conference is provided ...

Gas utilities dump toxic chemicals inside your home without your permission and make you pay them. Find out how to protect yourself and develop a plan.

This article may answer some commonly asked questions about radon.There are 24 color graphs showing the variability of radon levels recorded with a scintillation continuos radon monitor during real estate transaction tests and some radon calibration information.

Safe and Responsible use of chrysotile - Utilisation securitaire et responsable du chrysotile - The Asbestos Institute / L'Institut de l'Amiante ...

Health &Safety: Asbestos __________ Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally in the environment. Asbestos deposits can be found throughout the world and it is still mined in Australia, Canada, South Africa and the former Soviet Union. It differs from other minerals in its crystal development, which are long, thin fibers. These fibers are very strong and resistant to heat ...

An asbestosis mesothelioma information and resource guide with mesothelioma treatments and articles.

An educational service and an interactive forum where those interested in environmental estrogens and other environmental hormones can find accurate, timely information and can contribute to the ongoing public debate. This page: EEOH Updates Headlines Government Jobs Announcements Main menu: EEOH home The Basics Estrogen What are EE Modes of action EE effects EE sources EEs vs hormones ...

What is Mercury Poisoning Mercury poisoning is the ill effects on humans nervous system and other bodily systems due to the over-exposure of mercury. Mercury is a neurotoxin, meaning it affects the nervous system. The mad hatters of the 19th century suffered from mercury poisoning which caused personality changes, nervousness, trembling, and even dementia. The hatters were exposed to mercury in ...