News articles and links: Toxins

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Canary¢s Cry for January 30

http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/01/30/canarys-cry-for-january-30/

January 30, 2009 by Susie  

The Environmental News Service reports the Canadian government declared

chemicals used in cosmetics to be toxic.

HealthZone reports that toxic air raises risk of death.

The Los Angeles Times reports pool workers poured large amounts of chlorine and

acid down a rooftop drain causing a gas cloud in a nearby Metro station.

Officials initially suspected terrorism.

The State Journal Register in Illinois reports tenants of 10 apartments in the

Macoupin County Housing Authority complex have signed a petition complaining of

mold problems.

Globe and Mail reports food may not be sole BPA source.

Science Direct reports on a study about the association between prenatal

exposure to phthalates and the health of newborns.

Environmental Health News reports plasticizer is related to lower hormone levels

in men and that phthalates worsen skin allergies in newborn mice exposed through

their mothers.

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