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Massachusetts chemical plant explodes -
United Press International - DANVERS, Mass., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A propane explosion at a chemical plant near Boston early Wednesday injured at least 10 people, flattened buildings and caused a fire that burned for hours. http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20061122-070947-9168r
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Paraquat, an extremely toxic herbicide, poisons tens of thousands of people every year. It is manufactured by the world’s largest pesticide company, Swiss multinational Syngenta. There is no antidote for this dangerous pesticide, yet it is marketed in 100 countries and used in large quantities particularly by farmers in the Southern Hemisphere.
Swiss NGO Berne Declaration is holding a virtual “People’s Vote” on Syngenta’s practices and asking for your participation. PAN groups and many others are collaborating in the broad public campaign to bring public attention to Syngenta’s inhuman business policies. We ask you to join in demanding that Syngenta take responsibility for the devastating health impacts of this highly hazardous pesticide and stop production now.
Take Action Now! Visit http://www.stop-paraquat.net to read the case against Syngenta and register your verdict of Guilty for Syngenta.
Swiss NGO Berne Declaration is holding a virtual “People’s Vote” on Syngenta’s practices and asking for your participation. PAN groups and many others are collaborating in the broad public campaign to bring public attention to Syngenta’s inhuman business policies. We ask you to join in demanding that Syngenta take responsibility for the devastating health impacts of this highly hazardous pesticide and stop production now.
Take Action Now! Visit http://www.stop-paraquat.net to read the case against Syngenta and register your verdict of Guilty for Syngenta.
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Iraqi deaths hit new high, many emigrate -
Reuters.uk - By Claudia Parsons. BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi deaths hit a new high in October and 100,000 people are fleeing abroad every month to escape worsening violence that is segregating the country on sectarian lines, a UN report said on Wednesday.
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Mining firms again eyeing Navajo land. Decades after the Cold War uranium boom ended, leaving a trail of poisonous waste across the Navajo Nation, the mining industry is back, seeking to tap the region's vast uranium deposits once again.Los Angeles Times, California.Registration Required]
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Aboriginal cancer doubles near uranium mine. Cancer cases among Aborigines near Australia's biggest uranium mine appear to be almost double the normal rate, according to a study by the Federal Government's leading indigenous research body. Melbourne Age, Australia.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/aboriginal-cancer-doubles-near-uranium-mine/2006/11/22/1163871482163.html
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Prenatal exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with developmental delays in children and attention deficit hyperactivity problems. The proportion of New York City 3-yr olds showing delayed development was five times greater in the higher exposure group. Pediatrics.
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2006-0338v1?papetoc
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http://pediatrics.
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Navajos' desert cleanup no more than a mirage. More than 1,000 abandoned mines are scattered across the Navajo homeland in Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.Los Angeles Times, California. [Registration Required] http://www.latimes.
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Chemical's legacy of suffering. Thirty-one years after the end of the war in Vietnam, the chemical warfare unleashed by the United States still maims. San Jose Mercury News, California. http://www.mercuryn
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Poison tied to health woes. Dioxin, the toxin contained in the Vietnam-era herbicide Agent Orange, appears to limit the growth of the prostate gland, potentially suppressing male hormones and causing infertility and decreased bone and muscle mass. San Antonio Express-News, Texas.
http://www.mysanant
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World must share blame for industrial pollution. Repeatedly cited for pollution, China has launched a counter-attack saying it is the world's workshop, producing and exporting goods for a multitude of nations, while keeping the waste and ecological degradation for itself. Inter Press Service.
http://www.ipsnews.
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Pesticides in Homes & Lawns Showing Serious Health Risks - Common pesticides used in homes and lawns are now being shown in medical research to accelerate aging of the immune and nervous system resulting in serious health problems years after exposure. Companies which use these chemicals include TruGreen - ChemLawn - Orkin and others. The majority of the public still believes these chemicals are completely tested by the government. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Chemical companies do their own testing and submit the results to the EPA for review - setting up the potential for "selective" reporting. Of significant concern, agriculture and consumer use pesticides are not currently required to be tested for subtle neurological effects (i.e. memory, depression, behavior) - child learning disorders - pregnancy developmental studies and immune system effects (i.e. lower white blood counts - increased infection rates and autoimmunity). |
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Bed mattresses found to emit toxic chemicals Today's modern beds are now constructed from a wide range of petrochemical products such as vinyl and polyurethane foam. The latest research shows the petroleum chemicals used to make these materials are being emitted into the breathing zone of the sleeping child. Since the chemicals found are known carcinogens and respiratory irritants - parents of children with cancer or asthma should be particularly concerned. |
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Learning Disabilities - A.D.D on the Rise - Pregnancy Warnings A growing number of scientists are providing strong evidence as to why we are seeing more and more children with learning and behavior disorders over the past 30 years. Their conclusions are straight forward - exposure of the developing child to even small levels of common everyday chemicals can result in learning or behavior problems evident throughout life. This information is a result of a 1997 Graduate Research Project from University of South Florida investigating environmental and "chemical" causes of Learning Disabilities. |
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New research on the dangers of the mosquito control pesticides DIBROM (Naled) and the pyrethroid pesticide PERMETHRIN are reported from six medical journals. Health risks found include genetic damage - cancer potential - neurotoxic dangers to unborn children - and harm to marine life. Researchers also find pesticide applications appear to be dramatically increasing the incidence of encephalitis carrying mosquitoes. Theories regarding this include immune system damage to wildlife and genetic damage to the mosquitoes inherent defenses. |
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Malathion is a medfly and mosquito control pesticide which has been shown to have serious health effects upon humans. Observed effects include weakening of the immune system (thereby resulting in increased colds, flu and infections), birth defects, genetic damage, accelerated aging of certain body organs, increased neurological damage to the elderly and serious harm to wildlife. This report shows how the public is being misled by this very dangerous pesticide. |
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Child Vaccination Health Problems While the medical community touts vaccinations as being important for child health, the research shows this is not necessarily the case and the risks appear far greater than the benefits. |
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Rejected for Publication because of Truth. When quality articles and letters are submitted to newspapers, journals or scientific magazines for publication, yet rejected for no apparent reason, attention needs to be brought to this problem. As corporate industry gains more influence over mainstream media from magazines to newspapers, there is a gradual silencing of voices from scientists and "thinkers" who do not agree with their desired point of view. |
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Child Cancer & Relationship to Modern Chemicals Evidence demonstrating how chemical exposures occurring in and around the home can greatly increase the risk of brain cancer, neuroblastoma & leukemia. Also "NEW" research on immune system defects found in cancer children which can determine if "remission" is likely to occur. |
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Chemical-Free Condos Open in Melbourne Beach Individuals showing health problems related to short or long term exposure to synthetic chemicals can come to this "clean-air" setting on the ocean in Melbourne Beach, Florida. The 10 unit complex has removed all potential chemical sources and units now include tile floors - organic bedding - organic couches - metal and glass furniture and absolutely no pesticides used anywhere in or on the premises. This allows the body's natural defenses to recover without extra stress. To see a video of the Pride and Joy Resort click either broadband or dial-up |
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Immune Systems Under Attack Research on how the human immune system is damaged or weakened by exposure to pesticides, plastics and a variety of chemicals in common consumer products. Strong evidence for explaining the observed increases in immune related disorders from viral/bacterial infections to child cancers. |
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Neuroblastoma Research Case histories - pesticides and immune system damage. |
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Chlordane Termite Pesticide Problems Important health information for people living in homes built before 1988. Evidence suggests an epidemic of health problems caused by daily breathing of this low dose pesticide. |
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Infertility - Miscarriage Research Studies Surprising environmental causes identified in the home, work and diet should be the first intervention. |
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Gallstones - Evidence for an Environmentally Induced Illness Gallstone formation is a painful disease that occurs when the bile (going from the liver to the gallbladder) becomes super-saturated with cholesterol. This page describes dietary factors found to worsen this condition and discusses evidence that improper liver function is unable to emulsify the bile, thereby encouraging gall stone formation. |
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How the Human Body Ages Understanding how chemicals and pesticides contribute to accelerating the aging process of various body systems requires understanding of how and why the aging process actually occurs. Research from the Department of Biology, University of California explains how our yearly one-half to 1% loss of "Genes" within our DNA is the culprit. |
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Chemical Illness Report Page Petroleum based chemicals can cause serious health problems over time. Research shows this can occur from exposure in the workplace - home and also from many consumer products. Because of the time delay in exposure and symptom onset, as well as complexity of processes involved (individual liver enzyme detoxification efficiency - gradual attrition to neurological defenses, etc.), these illnesses are often overlooked, diagnosed incorrectly - or denied (by physicians representing the chemical or insurance industry). If you or someone you know has developed health problems from chemical exposure please let us know by clicking this link. Anyone to input their information and have it immediately posted to this web site. Also, please report any circumstances of illegal or unsafe chemical use or disposal. |
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TOXNET WEB SITE - This toxicology site from the National Library of Medicine has an excellent database of health effects and hazards occurring from petroleum chemical exposure. After going to this site, type in at least two search terms - one with the chemical and the other with a related health term (i.e. neurotoxic - immune - liver - kidneys - cancer - etc.). |
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Rumble in the jungle. By taking drastic action, the Achuar people of the Amazon have forced an oil company to finally start cutting back on pollution. London Guardian, England.
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DuPont must cut exposure to PFOA. The DuPont Co. and federal regulators have agreed on a drastically lower contamination limit for some West Virginia and Ohio drinking-water supplies tainted with a chemical used in making stick- and stain-resistant products. Wilmington News Journal, Delaware.
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Report: Few stores warn of fish mercury . West Virginia is one of four states where not a single grocery store warns consumers of the possible dangers of mercury in fish. Associated Press - http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4352384.html
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Death toll seen from new plants. Emissions from new coal-burning power plants proposed across East Texas would lead to 240 premature deaths per year, environmental groups asserted in an analysis released Tuesday. Dallas Morning News, Texas.
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Air pollution hitting Hong Kong hard: Merrill Lynch. Global investment bank Merrill Lynch has warned that worsening pollution in Hong Kong will drive out professionals and undercut its competitive edge, especially against rival Singapore. Agence France-Presse - http://www.terradaily.com/2006/061122030210.l1q008gd.html
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London blazes anti-pollution trail with vehicle congestion charge. London is blazing a trail for the world's cities by slapping "congestion" charges on vehicles to reduce traffic, curb air pollution and fight global warming, environmentalists say. gence France-Presse. - http://www.terradaily.com/2006/061122042233.p7pbp8xj.html
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Heritage building set to be demolished -
The Tribune - Chandigarh,India - Thousands of fish perished in the Ravi in Narot Jaimal Singh allegedly due to pesticide poisoning by poachers. Dead fish could be ... http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20061121/punjab1.htm
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A large study of men in the Boston area finds that increases in a metabolite of the phthalate DBP are associated with impaired sperm quality, at exposure levels within the range experienced by the general population. Both sperm concentration and sperm motility were more likely to be beneath WHO reference levels at higher exposure levels to MBP, the metabolite. Metabolites of DEHP, DMB and BbZP were not associated with lowered sperm quality.
http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/NewScience/oncompounds/phthalates/2006/2006-1101hauseretal.html
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http://www.ourstole
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Oases in Navajo desert contained 'a witch's brew.' Rain-filled uranium pits provided drinking water for people and animals. Then a mysterious wasting illness emerged. Los Angeles Times, California. http://www.latimes.
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Pressure at OSHA to alter warning. It took six years to get federal officials to issue warnings to auto mechanics that the brakes they're working on could contain lethal asbestos fibers. But only three weeks for a former top official with ties to the auto industry to have them removed. Baltimore Sun, Maryland.
http://www.baltimor
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Fe-TAML: Catalyst for cleanup. Green chemists have synthesized a new iron-based catalyst that may help remove hormonally-active compounds from wastewater. Environmental Health Perspectives - http://www.ehponlin
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Health fears lead schools to dismantle wireless networks. Many parents and some scientists fear that low levels of microwave radiation emitted by the transmitters could be harmful, causing loss of concentration, headaches, fatigue, memory and behavioural problems and possibly cancer in the long term. London Times, England.
http://www.timesonl
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PCB capping debated as long-term solution. Capping dangerous PCB chemicals in the Fox River would accelerate the river cleanup, but experts debate whether the caps can be considered a permanent solution. Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wisconsin.
http://www.greenbay
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Some fear pollution's rise on the import list. A report released last week by a coalition of clean-air groups says freight transport will cost Californians $200 billion in health care over the next 15 years. Stockton Record, California.
http://www.recordne
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The truth about food fraud. From careless labelling to outright deception, food fraud in Britain has reached epidemic proportions - and most of us have no idea what we're being sold. London Independent, England. http://enjoyment.
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Stem cells core of more cancers. A spate of new discoveries about the basic biology of cancer is pushing researchers toward an astonishing conclusion: For decades, efforts to cure the disease may have targeted the wrong cells. [52]Toronto Globe and Mail, Ontario.
http://www.theglobe
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Toxic toys. Widely used chemicals with suspected links to cancer and developmental problems in humans are present in common baby products like the yellow rubber ducky, bath books and clear plastic bottles, a Chronicle analysis confirmed.San Francisco Chronicle, California.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/19/TOXICTOYS.TMP
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http://sfgate.
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Britain sabotages EU law to control toxic chemicals. Ministers are sabotaging laws to control toxic chemicals despite fears that they are causing a "silent epidemic" of brain disorders in British children, a leaked document shows. London Independent, England. - http://news.
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A peril that dwelt among the Navajos. During the Cold War, uranium mines left contaminated waste scattered around the Navajo. Homes built with the material silently pulsed with radiation. People developed cancer. And the U.S. did little. Los Angeles Times, California. [Registration Required]
http://www.latimes.
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Asbestos' grip. Years after asbestos mining left Libby, Mont., hundreds have died. Diagnoses keep coming. News of alarming rates of asbestos disease here in 1999 set off a media storm that exhausted officials and bitterly divided the community. Denver Post, Colorado. - http://www.denverpo
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The greening of Kitakyushu. Thanks to a movement initiated by a group of housewives in the city of Kitakyushu, one of the most polluted places in Japan is now an environmentally friendly zone. Bangkok Post, Thailand. - http://www.bangkokp
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Green' plastic given a black mark. Plastic recyclers view the new, corn-based, biodegradeable bottle as a contaminant rather than a step toward helping the environment. Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio. - http://www.clevelan
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Residents question plan to further pollute river. In one of the largest permitted discharges of water pollution in SW Virginia, regulators have approved a coal company's controversial plan to pump up to 10,000 gallons a minute of untreated mine water into the already impaired Levisa Fork. Roanoke Times, Virginia.
http://www.roanoke.
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After 3 years, IP says 'never mind'. Just five days into a test burn of shredded tires, International Paperplant gave up an alternative energy source that could have saved the company $4 million a year. Rutland Herald, Vermont. - http://www.rutlandh
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Norway's oil-fund investment strategy: Ethics. A Norwegian state investment fund aims to make the nation's huge oil wealth grow for the benefit of its citizens, while making the world a better place. And it's blacklisting companies that don't invest in the global good. Associated Press - http://www.philly.
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For the health you want, get educated -
Walton Sun - Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA - In 2001, Morrone’s office was sprayed with a pesticide that had been banned by the US ... "My purpose is to make people aware of the dangers of chemicals in ... http://story.waltonsun.com/article.display.db.php?a=1162 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Sweet healthy and juicy ...
The Observer - UK ... abortion and male sterility are higher in the pineapple zone than anywhere in Costa Rica, all health problems linked to pesticide poisoning,' says Linda Craig ... http://observer.guardian.co.uk/foodmonthly/story/0,,1948486,00.html
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Dolphins die as the Ganga chokes -
CNN-IBN - New Delhi, India... Special Investigation found that toxic effluents from industries are poisoning both the ... available with CNN-IBN show high levels of the pesticide DDT found in http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dolphins-die-as-the-ganga-chokes/26516-3.html .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Slow-acting killer that was Saddam's favourite instrument of ...
Times Online - UK - ... He died of thallium poisoning when he arrived at his destination. ... Thallium depilatory creams were popular in the 1930s. It has also been sold as a pesticide. ...http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,251-2461655,00.html
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Increase in acerage indicates its popularity -
Financial Express - Bombay, India ... Then came two very high powered new insecticides which were instantly grabbed by ... Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab sprayed more than 15 rounds of pesticides in one ... http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=146845
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Truth About '100% Pure NZ Advertising Campaign -
Scoop.co.nz (press release) - New Zealand - ... New Zealand government, motivated by economic factors, has refused to warn visitors against the dangers of exposure to. ... Pesticide manufacture. ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0611/S00286.htm .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Respectfully, Stephen L. Tvedten
MCS International Country Coordinator for the USA - http://www.mcs-international.org/meet_team_steve.html and:
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