Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Things I didn't know from my Monday morning newspaper: Vinyl shower curtains sold at major US retailers emit toxic chemicals that have been linked to serious health problems. . . the curtains contained high concentrations of chemicals that are linked to liver damage as well as damage to the central nervous, RESPIRATORY and reproductive systems. . . one curtain released as many as 108 volatile organic compounds into the air, some persisted for nearly a month.. .seven of these chemicals have been identified by EPA as hazardous air pollutants. (I hate to think that I was done in by my shower curtain.) The American Lung Association of Maine raised $1,300,00 for research and education on lung disease through its three day, 169 mile bicycle trek across Maine. It has raised $13,000,000 since its inception. (And I never knew of it.) Jack 79/UIP - IPF/06/05 Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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