Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1002,11419%257E%257E36%257E335,00.html#R ESULTS see series of stories. Saturday, March 02, 2002 EPA toxic-gas model falls short in England, Seattle In polluted neighborhoods in Seattle and Manchester, England, researchers have found once again that a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency computer model underestimates the health threat of toxic gas inside homes. story, 2/8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Michigan admits toxic-gas error A state hailed as a national leader on toxic-gas pollution has admitted an error that, for years, led regulators to dramatically underestimate health risks to homeowners. Michigan officials said they uncovered the mistake after being contacted by The Denver Post about a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency review of the state's toxic-gas regulations. story, 2/28 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EPA review finds 'problem' with toxic-gas model Relying on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advice, three states adopted toxic-gas pollution standards so lenient that they often fail to protect public health, an EPA scientist has found. story, poll and discussion, 2/7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Watchdog: EPA in coverup story, 1/17 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Toxic-gas hazards rile EPA watchdog story, 1/9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Home deadly home: Toxins in air story and graphics, 1/6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Colorado leads fight against toxic gases story, 1/8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- - Toxic test model unreliable - EPA tests " crude, limited' - EPA errs in dropping toxic-gas probe - In Rockford, no response - Pressure by Indiana neighbors prompts skeptical EPA to act - Despite bill of health, town's threat lingers - A state-by-state look - To learn more - Photo gallery: Victims of toxic threat All contents Copyright 2002 The Denver Post TOXIC THREAT Do you think government has done enough to combat the threat of toxic fumes in homes? Total Votes = 235 Yes (31) 13% No (174) 74% Not government's role (24) 10% No opinion (6) 3% Graphics: - One family's story - Cleaning up - Redfield plant - Glossary Colo. links: - Concerned about possible pollution? Colo. Dept. of Public Health and Environment n Galant, (303) 692-3304 - Info on pollution from Redfield rifle scope factory - Technical paper on computer models in Redfield area (requires Acrobat) Other information: - Health consequences, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - TCE exposure report, Centers for Disease Control - Audio of a EPA conference on toxic gas threats - EPA toxic gas computer model - Superfund sites - Factory cleanups - Factories free of toxic gas problems E-mail: - Mark Obmascik, series reporter - Dan Meyers, projects editor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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