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"Injection Wells: The Poison Beneath Us"

"Over the past several decades, U.S. industries have injected more than 30 trillion gallons of toxic liquid deep into the earth, using broad expanses of the nation's geology as an invisible dumping ground. No company would be allowed to pour such dangerous chemicals into the rivers or onto the soil. But until recently, scientists and environmental officials have assumed that deep layers of rock beneath the earth would safely entomb the waste for millennia. There are growing signs they were mistaken."

Source: ProPublica, 06/22/2012

"What's In Your Wallet? Another 'Estrogen'"

"A bioactive chemical cousin of BPA turns up on money and in receipts"

Source: Science News, 06/21/2012

"U.S. Interior Needs To Strengthen Fracking Rules: Lawmakers"

"U.S. Democrats in the House of Representatives urged the Obama administration on Wednesday to expand proposed regulations for fracking for natural gas, saying companies should be required to reveal the chemicals to be used in the process prior to drilling."

Source: Reuters, 06/21/2012

"As PCB Issue Lingers, Removal Will Be Expedited at a Brooklyn School"

"A Brooklyn public school building that had leaking light fixtures will be moved to the top of the list of schools with PCB problems, and the city will replace its lighting very soon, city officials said last week."

Source: NY Times, 06/20/2012

"California Gov. Brown Seeks New Regulations for Fire Retardants"

"Gov. Jerry Brown urged state regulators Monday to reduce the prevalence of chemical flame retardants in household furniture, joining a growing number of critics who argue the chemicals are toxic and unnecessary."

Source: Sacramento Bee, 06/19/2012

"Air Attack Opens on Mosquitoes, May Harm Other Wildlife"

Spraying for mosquitoes has begun in Florida, as in many other places. Some of the sprays can be harmful to the environment. Is the cure worse than the problem?

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 06/18/2012

Former UW Burn Doctor Hit for Advocacy on Behalf of Flame Retardants

"The University of Washington has admonished a prominent surgeon who told lawmakers questionable stories about burned babies while testifying in favor of flame retardants."

Source: Chicago Tribune, 06/13/2012

"Dirty Soil and Diabetes: Anniston's Toxic Legacy"

"The Rev. Thomas Long doesn't have neighbors on Montrose Avenue anymore. Everyone is gone."

Source: EHN, 06/13/2012

Legislators Urge ACC To Expel Flame Retardant Firms

"Twenty-one state legislators from 10 states are urging the American Chemistry Council, a chemical industry trade association, to expel three member companies for unethical behavior. As ACC members, the companies -- Albemarle, Chemtura, and ICL Industrial Products--must conform to ACC’s Responsible Care program, which, according to a June 4 letter to ACC from the legislators, the companies do not."

Source: C&EN, 06/12/2012

"Epic Cleanup Begins at Gary’s Toxic Lagoon"

"GARY — The secluded west side neighborhood once filled with chickens and horses has been replaced by giant yellow excavators and crews in hard hats. No remnants of the Hispanic enclave nicknamed Cowboy Town remain now as the cleanup of the toxic Ralston Street lagoon shifts into high gear after decades of delay."

Source: Gary Post-Tribune, 06/11/2012

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