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Banning BPA a wise decision for Maine.
BPA is an endocrine disrupting chemical that can mimic or block hormones and disrupt normal functions. A growing body of research by independent scientists links BPA to breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, reproductive damage, learning and behavioral disabilities and obesity. Portland Press-Herald, Maine. Opinion, 4 September 2010.
World Congress on Environmental Health to meet in Vancouver.
Vancouver’s False Creek neighbourhoods will be presented as an example of healthy living spaces at the first World Congress on Environmental Health to be held in Canada. Protecting food, water and air from contaminants is a major focus of the conference. Vancouver Sun, British Columbia. 3 September 2010.
Environmentalists stunned by failures of key measures in California Legislature.
Activists expected big gains, but a ban on plastic grocery bags, another on the chemical bisphenol-A used in baby bottles and a bid to boost alternative energy fell short in the face of heavy industry opposition. Los Angeles Times, California. 2 September 2010.
Fears 'safe limit' of chemical found in food containers is wrong.
Scientists have called for an immediate review of the safety guidelines for the chemical bisphenol-A, which is linked with numerous illnesses including cancer. Critics charge that the evidence used by authorities is 20 years old. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Grocers call for calm over BPA.
The peak body for Australia's grocers has called for calm on the issue of Bisphenol A in food packaging, stating it poses no "danger to humans" at levels detected. Australian Associated Press. 2 September 2010.
Australia's food watchdog says there is no proof of danger drugs in food.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest food packaged in cans which contain Bisphenol A is harmful, the Australian Food and Grocery Council says. Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Strip danger drug from food tins, says Choice.
Alarming levels of the toxic chemical BPA are lurking in tinned foods including popular baby brands, a study claims. Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Consumer group concerns on BPA in baby food.
The consumer group Choice wants authorities to phase out one of the nation's most popular food packaging substances. A Choice survey tested 41 tinned foods from Australian supermarket shelves, and found that 29 had concerning levels of Bisphenol-A. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Lots of plastic, but little is known about its effect.
Scientists at Tufts University say that trace amounts of plastics are transferred, or migrate, into our food and drinks. The cumulative effects of the chemicals we absorb from the sofa we sit on, to those in the food we eat and in the air we breathe, are not known. Palm Beach Post, Florida. 30 August 2010.
Child autism epidemic firmly linked to environment.
Experts agree that the primary explanation for the dramatic increase in autism is toxic environmental exposure and gene-environment interactions. Huffington Post. Opinion, 30 August 2010.
Are cash register receipts poisoning you?
The next plastic water bottle you buy won’t have BPA in it, but the receipt might. A series of recent studies has found high levels of the toxin in an unlikely but ubiquitous place: cash register receipts. One study found that touching a receipt for five seconds wiped off up to 23 micrograms of BPA. Ottawa Citizen, Ontario. 29 August 2010.
Evidence mounts linking BPA to damage of embryos.
BPA is found everywhere in kids’ environments — from IVs in newborn nurseries to children’s toys, furniture and even baby food packaging. Evidence mounts daily suggesting damage to animal embryos and human embryos. Waterville Morning Sentinel, Maine. Opinion, 29 August 2010.
Don't be misled about BPA.
On Aug. 19, Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection discussed a proposed ban on bisphenol-A, a chemical commonly used in everything from bicycle helmets and CDs to can linings that help prevent food spoilage and botulism. Waterville Morning Sentinel, Maine. Opinion, 29 August 2010.
Lobsters should fear Mother Nature more than plastics.
Greens gain more opportunities to hype BPA risks, activist researchers garner more headlines, and the lobstermen may find another industry to sue for “damages.” Providence Journal, Rhode Island. Opinion, 29 August 2010.
CSULB prof uses Sea-Monkeys to explore link between plastics, autism.
For the past several years, biochemistry professor Roger Acey and his students have been studying the effects of environmental contaminants on embryonic development using brine shrimp as a biological model. Long Beach Press-Telegram, California. 27 August 2010.
Protection for California's kids.
Twice this week, the California Senate failed to muster enough votes to ban a toxic chemical in baby bottles, infant feeding cups (“sippy cups”) and containers for infant formula and baby food. Ventura County Star, California. Editorial, 27 August 2010.
BPA study underlines need to be vigilant about additives.
Keeping chemical compounds straight, measuring their toxicity and ubiquity, regulating accordingly, and enforcing the regulations -all of that is a job that demands serious sustained effort from Health Canada and from the private sector as well. Montreal Gazette, Quebec. Editorial, 27 August 2010.
In historic move, Canada to list BPA as 'toxic.'
Canada is in the process of a historic move to add bisphenol-A to its list of toxic substances, Environment Canada confirmed Wednesday. Toronto Star, Ontario. 26 August 2010.
Chemicals in plastics can increase testosterone in men.
A chemical found in plastics has been shown to increase testosterone levels in men, British researchers reported on Wednesday. They found that men who had high levels of the chemical bisphenol A also had higher testosterone levels. Los Angeles Times, California. 26 August 2010.
Plastic-bag backers donate to California lawmakers ahead of bill's vote.
With California lawmakers poised to vote on a historic effort to phase out plastic grocery bags, at least seven state senators have, this month alone, received campaign donations directly from the American Chemistry Council or affiliates Exxon and Hilex Poly Co. Sacramento Bee, California. 26 August 2010.
Is mouth gear safe, considering all that plastic?
Now that Health Canada’s made it baby-bottle-clear that 91 percent of us have estrogen-mimicking bisphenol A flowing in our veins, the hunt for hidden sources of chemical contaminants continues. And all many of us have to do to find some is open up and say “Ahh.” Now Toronto, Ontario. Opinion, 26 August 2010.
Seeking food safety, getting human harm.
BPA risks are on par with that of a few tablespoons of soy milk. Surely the increased risks of food-borne illnesses caused by a BPA ban should be the greater concern of Congress. Washington Times, District of Columbia. Opinion, 25 August 2010.
No chemical romance.
Canada and Denmark have banned the use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, feeding cups and baby food packaging. There is also great concern in both Europe and the United States about its continued use. However, Malaysia is unaware of its effects. Kuala Lumpur Malay Mail, Malaysia. Opinion, 25 August 2010.
FDA, industry at odds over egg-recall response.
In the face of a nationwide scare involving contaminated eggs, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner said Monday the agency needs more resources to hunt down the sources of contaminated food and hold commercial farmers and others accountable. Washington Times, District of Columbia. 24 August 2010.
BPA study should concern us all.
Statistics Canada shows that nearly 90 per cent of Canadians have a noticeable amount of bisphenol A, or BPA in their systems. It turns out BPA, which has long been used to harden plastics, is found all around us. Guelph Mercury, Ontario. Editorial, 24 August 2010.
Protect our children; support ban on BPA use.
A new study that shows girls are reaching puberty earlier than ever — which puts them at greater risk for behavioral problems as adolescents and breast cancer as adults — is just the latest report to highlight the many alarming health challenges facing our children today. Ventura County Star, California. Opinion, 22 August 2010.
Maine regulators consider Bisphenol-A ban.
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection on Thursday took public testimony on a proposal to ban the sale of baby bottles and other reusable food and beverage containers made with the chemical bisphenol A. Representatives from the toy, canning and grocery industries said the ban went too far. Maine Public Broadcast Network, Maine. 21 August 2010.
Eco groups seek ban on chemical used in baby feeding bottles.
Citing its potential harmful effect on infants, an ecological group are calling for a precautionary ban on "bisphenol A (BPA)," a chemical used in making plastic feeding bottles for babies. GMA News, Philippines. 20 August 2010.
Mitchell critical of plan to eliminate environmental board.
Senate President Libby Mitchell, the Democratic nominee for Maine governor, criticized independent candidate Eliot Cutler on Thursday for proposing to eliminate the Board of Environmental Protection if elected. Augusta Kennebec Journal, Maine. 20 August 2010.
Mothers speak out against controversial chemical.
Cheryl Denis of Portland is worried about the health of her two young girls. She testified Thursday before the state's Board of Environmental Protection in support of proposed rules to ban the sale of baby bottles, sippy cups and sports bottles that contain the chemical bisphenol-A. Augusta Kennebec Journal, Maine. 20 August 2010.
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