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The chemical revolt.
BPA in baby bottles. Phthalates in children's books. Lead in toys. As parents' awareness of potential toxins in the home has grown in recent years, so has their anxiety. Minnesota has helped lead the way to regulate worrisome chemicals, and federal reform. St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota. 7 February 2010.
Director: EPA has eyes on drilling.
Federal environmental officials are scrutinizing oil and gas operations in Texas and around the country, with new rules for the industry coming in about 18 to 24 months, according to the new EPA Region 6 director. Denton Record-Chronicle, Texas. 7 February 2010.
Worrisome chemical BPA found in canned foods.
Controversy is spreading about bisphenol-A, or BPA, a chemical used in water bottles and baby bottles. Now studies show a health hazard may lie in products found in most Americans’ cabinets — canned foods. Oklahoma City Oklahoman, Oklahoma. 7 February 2010.
The chemicals within us.
Molly Jones Gray of Seattle testified this week in Washington, D.C., regarding human exposure to toxic chemicals. After participating in a study conducted by the Washington Toxics Coalition, a pregnant Gray was horrified to learn that her body contained a variety of dangerous chemicals. Investigate West. 6 February 2010.
What's up with sippy cups? Move on to ban plastic.
Environmentalists and health care providers say Oregon should ban a common industrial chemical from baby bottles, infant formula cans and infant "sippy cups." Associated Press. 6 February 2010.
Activists want makers to come clean on cleansers.
Exactly what’s in floor cleaner? What’s stain remover made of? And what effects, if any, might they have on human health or the environment? Environmental advocates asked a court Wednesday to use a 1971 New York state law to force manufacturers to reveal just what makes up such products. Associated Press. 5 February 2010.
Why can't I protect my baby from chemicals?
Molly Gray for five years struggled with fertility and repeated miscarriages. As she told a Senate panel on Thursday, she discovered a connection between chemical exposures and their effect on reproductive systems. Seattle Post Globe, Washington. 5 February 2010.
Study finds a link between plastics chemical BPA and childhood asthma.
Researchers from the University of Texas are reporting the findings of experiments with mice that indicate exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, during pregnancy may increase the chances of asthma in the child. Los Angeles Times, California. 5 February 2010.
Oregon business wary of BPA ban in baby bottles, formula cans.
The Legislature is looking to follow in the footsteps of Walmart and other retailers who are backing away from baby bottles and sippy cups with the potential endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol-A. Portland Oregonian, Oregon. 5 February 2010.
State lawmakers looking at ban on BPA products .
Less than a month after the FDA ruled that bisphenol A may be unsafe for young children, the Oregon Legislature will open hearings on a bill to ban the sale or manufacture of liquid or food in containers made or lined with BPA - if the contents are intended primarily for consumption by children under 3 years old. Eugene Register Guard, Oregon. 4 February 2010.
Bills would ban products with 2 chemicals in Maryland.
Lawmakers in Annapolis are being asked to ban products containing two chemicals, BPA and decaBDE, that have triggered serious concerns about toxicity. Baltimore Sun, Maryland. 3 February 2010.
Govt. urging caution over plastic bottles.
On a Friday afternoon in late January, Andrew Blemler was stocking Dick's Sporting Goods' main display of water bottles. They all had the same label: BPA-free. This label, which can be found on practically every water bottle sold in the Springfield area, is a result of a recent marketing trend to promote products that do not contain bisphenol A. Springfield State Journal-Register, Illinois. 2 February 2010.
Let's try this again: Washington state Senate passes a bill limiting the use of BPA.
Mothers take great care to provide the best for their children, choosing nutritious formula and food for their young. So why is a chemical that may hinder a child’s development allowed in baby bottles and sippy cups? Investigate West. 30 January 2010.
Groups revisit chemical ban in products for children.
Environmental groups are targeting three issues for the special legislative session that starts Monday. Eliminating bisphenol A leads environmental push that includes focus on drilling, transportation. Salem Statesman Journal, Oregon. 30 January 2010.
Senate votes ban on BPA in kids' containers.
The Washington state Senate Friday voted 36-9 to approve a ban on the chemical bisphenol A in baby bottles, sippy cups and other food containers if they are to be used by children 3 or younger. Seattle Times, Washington. 30 January 2010.
Oregon think tank pushes back on proposed BPA limits.
As momentum builds for an Oregon ban of bisphenol-A, the libertarian think thank Cascade Policy Institute has released a report "detailing the negligible risks" of the chemical used in some durable plastic products. Portland Oregonian, Oregon. 30 January 2010.
Legislation seeks limited ban on chemical used in plastics.
Perhaps as early as Friday, the state Senate is expected to vote on whether to fine manufacturers and retailers that make or sell baby bottles, sippy cups, and cans or jars of infant food that contain Bisphenol A because of health concerns for young children. Seattle Times, Washington. 29 January 2010.
BPA linked to heart disease, study confirms.
Researchers have found more evidence of a link between exposure to bisphenol A -- or BPA, a common, human-made chemical used in plastic food containers -- and cardiovascular disease. Hamilton Spectator, Ontario. 28 January 2010.
State Senate OKs BPA ban in baby bottles.
Bisphenol A would be banned from baby bottles and sipping cups for children age 3 and younger under a bill the Wisconsin state Senate unanimously passed Tuesday. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin. 27 January 2010.
Getting chemicals out of baby and sports bottles.
Washington might soon become one of the first states in the nation to ban some chemicals found in sports and baby bottles. The House approved the measure Monday, and the Senate and governor vote next. Yakima KIMA TV, Washington. 26 January 2010.
House OKs bill against BPA.
A bill to ban the use of an industrial chemical found in food and beverage containers used by children sailed through the House on Monday on a 95-1 vote. Olympia Olympian, Washington. 26 January 2010.
American babies getting fatter.
A new study out of Harvard University shows infant obesity has risen more than 70% since 1980. Those numbers to some are staggering and confusing because babies only eat formula and breast milk. So, why are babies getting so fat? Some are pointing their finger at Bisphenol-A or BPA. Colorado Springs KKTV, Colorado. 24 January 2010.
FDA raises flag on bisphenol A.
The Food and Drug Administration is moving to collaborate with other federal partners on health effects research. Chemical & Engineering News. 23 January 2010.
Industrial chemicals lurking in your bloodstream.
Concern is heating up over whether common industrial chemicals found in plastics and other consumer goods could be harming our kids. BPA is just one of hundreds of industrial chemicals that may be in your blood or urine right now. Forbes. 22 January 2010.
Killers in your kitchen: Gender-bending packaging, exploding floor cleaners and toasters more deadly than sharks...
Scientists at Exeter University claimed this week that non-stick frying pans could be bad for your health. What other hidden dangers are lurking in your kitchen? London Daily Mail, United Kingdom. 22 January 2010.
Obesity now a growing problem for babies.
Research from Harvard University shows infant obesity has risen more than 70 percent since 1980, and a common chemical may be to blame. Boston WBZ TV, Massachusetts. 21 January 2010.
The high cost of plastic convenience.
Opening a can for dinner may have saved Americans time and money over the years, but according to recent research, we're now paying severely for that convenience with our health, because of the ubiquitous chemical bisphenol A. Minocqua Lakeland Times, Wisconsin. 20 January 2010.
FDA issues warning about BPA exposure.
In a non-scientific "Early Show" experiment, CBS Correspondent Kelly Wallace ate a sandwich made from canned tuna, which consumer groups have found to contain BPA. Shortly afterwards, she had her blood drawn. CBS News. 19 January 2010.
Congressional outlook for 2010.
Important issues such as energy and climate change, chemical regulation (including endocrine-disrupting chemicals), chemical security, food and drug safety, and science policy will be vying for Congress’ attention this year. Chemical & Engineering News. 18 January 2010.
FDA says it's unable to regulate BPA.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials say they are powerless to regulate BPA, although they have declared the chemical to be a safety concern for fetuses, babies and young children. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin. 17 January 2010.
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