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Climate change will make world more 'fragrant.'
In response to the disruptions of climate change, plants will emit greater levels of fragrant chemicals called biogenic volatile organic compounds, a major scientific review finds. The problem is too complex to yet gauge many of the consequences. BBC. 9 February 2010.
Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma.
Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists said on Monday. Reuters Health. 9 February 2010.
Campaign climate.
Sen. Blanche Lincoln's ascendancy to the Agriculture Committee chairmanship was a bad omen for passage of climate-change legislation in 2010 due to her close ties to agricultural producers and processors seen as major contributors of greenhouse gases. Arkansas Times, Arkansas. 9 February 2010.
U.N. climate panel and chief face credibility siege.
Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri and the IPCC are now under intense scrutiny, facing accusations of scientific sloppiness and potential financial conflicts of interest from climate skeptics, right-leaning politicians and even some mainstream scientists. New York Times. 9 February 2010.
Herbal cures `a toxic mix.'
Many herbal medicines are contaminated with potentially lethal doses of heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury, belying their reputation as low-risk "natural" products. Sydney Australian, Australia. 9 February 2010.
Man accused of dumping medical waste.
The Green Scorpions have arrested a Free State man believed to be at the centre of the illegal dumping of medical waste in the Welkom area, environmental authorities said on Monday. South African Press Association, South Africa. 9 February 2010.
EPA to update Pines residents about coal ash contamination.
Residents of Pines are concerned that radiation from fly ash in their yards poses a health risk and that a coal ash landfill nearby is causing water pollution that could make it to Lake Michigan. Merrillville Post-Tribune, Indiana. 9 February 2010.
Water woes will keep Azle schools, restaurants closed Tuesday.
Azle schools, restaurants, and day care centers with kitchens will be shut down until further notice following a water main break Saturday night that affected 4,600 customers. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas. 9 February 2010.
State, Lake County receive poor grades on Tobacco Policy Report Card.
Although it's known for its clean air, Lake County got dismal grades on the American Lung Association's latest Tobacco Policy Report Card. Lakeport Lake County News, California. 9 February 2010.
New research suggests that exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation and lactation lowers male fertility in adulthood and that the effect may persist for at least three generations.
The rat study tested relatively low levels of BPA chosen to fall within the range of human exposure. It is the first to indicate that BPA might have transgenerational effects on male reproductive health. 9 February 2010. More...
USDA dropping NAIS is huge victory for small farmers, American food consumers.
Deluged by public protest over the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), the USDA announced on Feb. 5 that it is now officially dropping the controversial program. Lakeport Lake County News, California. Opinion, 9 February 2010.
Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water.
The federal government says to throw most unused or expired medications into the trash, not down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a new study finds. The results come as Maine lawmakers consider a bill, among the first of its kind, that would require manufacturers to collect and dispose of unused drugs. Associated Press. 8 February 2010.
Credibility key in 9/11 health trials.
As the first cases in a massive battle over illnesses linked to 9/11 near trial, an Associated Press investigation has found that several of the initial 30 suits contain inconsistent or exaggerated claims about how the workers got sick or how much time they spent at ground zero. Associated Press. 8 February 2010.
Industrial solvent linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
Exposure to the industrial solvent trichloroethylene increases a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease nearly sixfold, California researchers said Sunday. Los Angeles Times, California. 8 February 2010.
Sustaining clean.
In 2006, Walmart announced that it was taking action against 20 “chemicals of concern.” For starters, the retail giant told vendors it didn’t want products that contain three suspect chemicals: two pesticides and alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants. The company has dropped the program. Chemical & Engineering News. 8 February 2010.
Unplugged: Goodbye cables, hello energy beams.
Wouldn't life be simpler if power was invisibly beamed to your devices whenever you walked into a building with an electricity supply? A handful of companies are having a go at making it work. The technology is likely to meet some health and environmental objections along the way, however. New Scientist. 8 February 2010.
New methods aim to keep E. coli in beef lower all year.
The dead of winter may not be the time when you most feel the allure of a grilled hamburger. But it's probably the safest time. Industry and researchers are now looking to new technologies on the farm, the feedlot and at slaughter to knock E. coli O157:H7 down to winter levels year round. USA Today. 8 February 2010.
IVF boys may inherit their father's infertility.
A study has found that boys conceived using the popular form of fertility treatment often had shorter fingers - a trait associated with infertility. Adelaide Advertiser, Australia. 8 February 2010.
Addressing the food versus fuel debate in Ghana.
Concerns over energy supply security and oil-price volatility are generating greater interest in alternative energy sources in Ghana. Lagos Business Day, Nigeria. 8 February 2010.
New vaccines for cattle could cut risk from deadly bacteria - but who will pay for it.
With a new vaccine for cattle, the beef industry may dramatically cut the risk that a potentially deadly bacteria finds its way to your dinner plate. Yet it’s unclear how, or if, that cost might be passed to the consumer. Kansas City Star, Missouri. 8 February 2010.
Herbal remedies could be deadly, says forensic pathologist Professor Roger Byard.
Many herbal medicines contain potentially lethal amounts of arsenic, mercury and lead and pose a serious danger if taken in large quantities, injected or combined with prescription drugs, an Adelaide researcher has found. Adelaide Advertiser, Australia. 8 February 2010.
Herbal remedies can kill: Pathologist.
Professor Roger Byard, from the University of Adelaide, said the risk came not only from toxic substances found in some natural therapies but also from their problematic use alongside conventional drugs. Australian Associated Press. 8 February 2010.
One man's mission: Eel River cleanup.
Homeless camps and to a lesser extent, residents wanting to avoid the dump fees, are the culprits for the garbage along the Eel River. Contra Costa Times, California. 8 February 2010.
We might err, but science is self-correcting.
If claims about climate change need to be debunked, you can rely on scientists to do it. Scepticism is what we are all about. London Times, United Kingdom. Opinion, 8 February 2010.
At Yankee's side, Vernon is also on Yankee's side.
The discovery of millions of picocuries of radioactive tritium leaking underneath the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor has not shaken the faith of people in Vernon in their nuclear neighbor – not by a single picocurie. Rutland Herald, Vermont. 7 February 2010.
Sharp rise in number of people with fatal allergies.
The number of people at risk from severe and fatal allergic reactions has increased sharply every year for the past 15 years, according to new NHS figures. London Observer, United Kingdom. 7 February 2010.
Rise in antibacterials worries researchers.
Everywhere you go, it seems the flu is not far from people’s minds. Public antibacterial dispensers have become abundant at convenience stores and supermarkets. Researchers want to know if such hypervigilance about germs has unintended consequences. Atlantic City Press, New Jersey. 7 February 2010.
FDA clears drug chief of conflict.
The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services has cleared the chief of the drug division at the FDA of allegations of conflict of interest stemming from her interactions with scientists at a biotechnology company that has a long-pending application at the agency. Wall Street Journal. 7 February 2010.
Sauquoit Creek cleanup looms.
For almost a decade, state officials have known that hazardous waste was the reason trout in Sauquoit Creek were contaminated with PCBs, making them unfit for consumption. Now, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is about to start the final phase of its cleanup. Utica Observer-Dispatch, New York. 7 February 2010.
Apiarists hope to breed a better bee.
After losing as many as a third of their bees in the past two years, Marin County's beekeepers are taking radical steps - including breeding a better bee - to save their remaining hives from destruction. Marin Independent Journal, California. 7 February 2010.
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