EPA probes Atlanta lead smelter Oct 18, 2009
4:41 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009. EPA investigation into Atlanta lead smelter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hazardous Chemicals at Vieques: Is the Government Accountable? Sep 16, 2009
Still, the federal Agency for Toxic Substances se Registry (ATSDR) said in 2003 it found no ill health effects from the Navy's decades on Vieques ... "The ATSDR conclusion seemed borderline criminal," says former Vieques Mayor Radames Tirado, a plaintiff in the Sanchez suit who says at least 13 of his relatives there today have cancer ... As a result, Congress this summer sent the ATSDR back to Vieques to begin a review of its earlier findings. (Time.com)
The Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide Aug 23, 2009
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) there are a few health hazards associated with exposure to hydrogen peroxide. Inhaling 3% hydrogen peroxide can cause respiratory irritation. (Suite101.com)
Cluster causes elusive Aug 2, 2009
"Time and time again ATSDR appears to avoid clearly and directly confronting the most obvious toxic culprits that harm the health of local communities throughout the nation," said the report by the Majority Staff of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight of the Committee on Science and Technology. "Instead, they deny, delay, minimize, trivialize or ignore legitimate concerns and health considerations of local communities and well respected scientists and medical professionals.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Feds wrap up interviews at cement factory town Jul 18, 2009
The ATSDR is expected to finish its full study within a year. Midlothian is about 25 miles south of Dallas. (KSLA.com, LA)
Van der Horst cleanup nearing completion Jul 9, 2009
And, according to an ATSDR chromium fact sheet, the species of chromium detected off-site is one that "is an essential nutrient that helps the body use sugar, protein and fat." However, breathing high levels of the more dangerous type of chromium, can damage the nose and cause cancer. According to a recent EPA status report, next steps at the site include processing contents of a vat, establishing a disposal schedule for remaining on-site treated waste, demolishing the remainder of the 41,000... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Chemical plumes continue to grow May 10, 2009
After a few weeks, that amount of arsenic could destroy a person s digestive tract and cause organ failure, according to scientists with the ATSDR.. After 100 years of operation, Asarco idled its 142-acre East Helena facility in April 2001, blaming the shutdown on economics, and the company later declared bankruptcy. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
