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Chicago bans sale of baby bottles, sippy cups with dangerous chemical.
The City Council's vote Wednesday to make Chicago the first U.S. city to ban bisphenol A in baby bottles and sippy cups is the latest act in a groundswell of public concern about a widely used chemical that has been linked to cancer, diabetes and other ailments. Chicago Tribune, Illinois. 14 May 2009.
Lead is a concern for urban gardens.
Health officials, soil scientists and environmental engineers worry that the increasing popularity of gardening, particularly the urban kind, will put more people at risk for lead poisoning if they don’t protect themselves. New York Times. 14 May 2009.
The boat that reeked -- toxic voyage of the Probo Koala.
The Probo Koala docked in Abidjan on 19 August 2006, unloading 400 tonnes of waste to as many as 18 sites around the city. Over the following weeks thousands of residents in Abidjan found themselves choking and coughing, some vomiting. At least 10 are said to have died from sickness. London Guardian, England. 14 May 2009.
Papers prove ship chartered by oil trader Trafigura dumped toxic waste in Ivory Coast.
Documents have emerged which detail for the first time the potentially lethal nature of toxic waste dumped by British-based oil traders in one of west Africa's poorest countries. London Guardian, England. 14 May 2009.
How oil traders Trafigura tried to limit the damage through spin after allegedly dumping toxic waste on the Ivory Coast.
Yesterday's courtroom moves are the latest aspect of a remarkable damage limitation campaign that oil traders Trafigura have been fighting across the globe. London Guardian, England. 14 May 2009.
Making the ship recycling industry clean up its act.
The United Nation's International Maritime Organization has gathered this week in the shipping hub of Hong Kong to draw up new rules on ship recycling. CNN. 14 May 2009.
Secret EPA coal ash report increases fear of contamination in Iowa.
The failure of federal regulators to act and their refusal to divulge health risks associated with coal ash disposal has created a needless risk to public health, one of the state’s leading environmental groups said. Iowa Independent, Iowa. 14 May 2009.
Federal funds don't come with EPA help on spill cleanup.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to oversee the cleanup of the Kingston coal-ash spill doesn’t mean that federal money will be available to help pay the cleanup costs, the federal agency’s director said Wednesday. Knoxville News Sentinel, Tennessee. 14 May 2009.
Pennsylvania rejects TVA coal ash as too contaminated.
Coal ash recovered from a major spill last December at a Tennessee power plant is too contaminated for use in Pennsylvania's reclaimed coal mines, officials from that state said Wednesday. Associated Press. 14 May 2009.
Greenbrier buyer ran up $1 million in unpaid MSHA fines.
Coal companies controlled by James C. Justice II -- the businessman who bought The Greenbrier resort -- ran up more than $1 million in unpaid penalties for mine safety and health violations, government records show. Charleston Gazette, West Virginia. 14 May 2009.
Mystery gas poisons more than 1,000.
More than 1,000 workers at a chemical company in northeast China's Jilin Province have fallen ill after being poisoned by a mystery gas which apparently leaked from a neighboring factory. Shanghai Daily, China. 14 May 2009.
Oklahoma loses round in bid to block poultry waste.
A federal appeals court has rejected Oklahoma's bid to stop poultry growers in Oklahoma and Arkansas from spreading poultry waste in the Illinois River watershed while an environmental lawsuit winds its way through court. Associated Press. 14 May 2009.
Pollution law is under attack.
A program that regulates toxic pollution from the state's largest industries is under fire from businesses and legislators who say it duplicates federal law. Raleigh News & Observer, North Carolina. 14 May 2009.
Rising calls to regulate California groundwater.
Although California has been a pathbreaker in some environmental arenas, like embracing renewable energy and recycling, groundwater rights remain sacrosanct. But the state government is facing growing pressure to embrace regulation. New York Times. 14 May 2009.
Climate change biggest threat to humans.
Climate change poses the biggest threat to human health in the 21st century but its full impact is not being grasped by the healthcare community or policymakers, a medical report concludes. London Times, England. 14 May 2009.
Inspection of gadgets predicts global power surge.
The number of TVs, computers, iPods and other electronic devices in the home is expected to jump threefold by 2030 and will require the equivalent of 230 new nuclear reactors to keep them running, according to an international study calling on world governments to raise the bar on gadget efficiency. Toronto Star, Canada. 14 May 2009.
Russia warns of war within a decade over Arctic oil and gas riches.
Russia raised the prospect of war in the Arctic yesterday as nations struggle for control of the world’s dwindling energy reserves. London Times, England. 14 May 2009.
Barrier relief on the Aberdare range.
Increased human poverty, climate change, a burgeoning population around the park and greater demand for wood and water in Kenya have all led to new pressure on the Aberdares. Now a 250-mile long fence will soon enclose one of Africa's most rugged national parks. London Guardian, England. 14 May 2009.
High food prices pushing world to tipping point.
For the first time in human history, one out of every six people on the planet is going to bed hungry, according to the head of the UN World Food Program. Agencies are overwhelmed as emergencies caused by war and drought outrun their ability to feed the hungry. Toronto Star, Canada. 14 May 2009.
Day of the lentil burghers: Ghent goes veggie to lose weight and save planet.
Ghent embarks on a radical experiment today, seeking to make every Thursday a day free of meat and of the fish and shellfish for which the city is renowned. London Guardian, England. 14 May 2009.
When ‘local’ makes it big.
Big brands are pitching products to the same consumers who buy local berries. For example, on Tuesday, five potato farmers rang the bell of the New York Stock Exchange, kicking off a marketing campaign that is trying to position Lay’s potato chips as local food. New York Times. 14 May 2009.
Chemical cocktail 'risk to boys.'
Chemicals found in many food, cosmetic and cleaning products pose a real threat to male fertility, a leading scientist has warned. BBC. 14 May 2009.
Patent suit challenges limits over cancer test.
A genetic test to show predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer has likely saved the lives of thousands of women across the country. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pennsylvania. 14 May 2009.
Late stage cancer risk least in suburbs, big towns.
People living in big cities are at greater risk of being diagnosed with late-stage cancer than are residents of rural areas, new research from Illinois shows. Reuters Health. 14 May 2009.
E.coli 'may stop cancer recovery.'
A virulent strain of E.coli could be linked to the second-biggest cancer killer in the UK, a new study reveals. Scientists at Edinburgh University have found a "strong" suggestion the bacteria is able to hamper the body's fight against bowel cancer. BBC. 14 May 2009.
Formaldehyde raises risk of deadly cancers.
Industrial workers who are exposed to the chemical formaldehyde may have a significantly higher risk of dying from blood and lymphatic cancers, U.S. government researchers said on Tuesday. Reuters Health. 14 May 2009.
Lawsuit attacks patenting of human genes.
A federal lawsuit has launched a major assault on the U.S. government's grants of patents for human genes, arguing the practice denies women with breast and ovarian cancer the benefit of new tests and possible treatments. Salt Lake Tribune, Utah. 14 May 2009.
Judging the WHO's reaction to the H1N1 threat.
Over the past two weeks, fears over H1N1 have cooled considerably, leaving the WHO fending off critics who questioned whether the international agency overreacted. Now new research suggests that the WHO acted wisely in raising the pandemic alarm. Time Magazine. 14 May 2009.
Hospital closes wards after superbug deaths.
A Scottish health board was accused last night of covering up an outbreak of a potentially fatal hospital superbug that has been linked to the deaths of two patients. Edinburgh Scotsman, Scotland. 14 May 2009.
Women 'fight off disease better.'
A Canadian study indicates that the female sex hormone oestrogen gives women's immune systems added bite at fighting off infection. Oestrogen seems to counter an enzyme which blocks the inflammatory process. BBC. 14 May 2009.
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