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Long-awaited dioxins report released; EPA says low doses risky but most people safe

Long-awaited dioxins report released; EPA says low doses risky but most people safe

February 18, 2012

After 21 years of wrangling over health threats, uncertain science and industry pressure, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday released its health assessment of dioxins defining how toxic they are


DuPont Leader Calls for Commitment and Accountability to Prevent Global Food Crisis

DuPont Leader Calls for Commitment and Accountability to Prevent Global Food Crisis

February 13, 2012

DuPont Executive urges business, government and non-profit leaders to commit to a new level of collaboration and personal accountability to achieve global food security.


What is the economic value of green infrastructure?

What is the economic value of green infrastructure?

January 27, 2012

A new study has proposed a method to place monetary value on green infrastructure at both a project and regional scale.


An easier way to curb global warming

An easier way to curb global warming

January 22, 2012

A new study says slashing emissions of two short-term pollutants – methane and soot, also known as black carbon – would be beneficial to the climate, human health and agriculture.


'To Your Health' - Distillery sludge used to treat radioactive sites

'To Your Health' - Distillery sludge used to treat radioactive sites

January 16, 2012

Mining uranium ore leaves sites contaminated with toxic, radioactive material. According to a new study, contaminated sites can be treated with sludge from the treatment of distillery wastewater in bioreactors.


More Hazardous Substances added to Emergency Regulations

More Hazardous Substances added to Emergency Regulations

December 23, 2011

Environment Canada has added 41 unique substances to the Environmental Emergency Regulations, including styrene, an explosive chemical used to make polystyrene plastic containers.


EPA issues first national standards for mercury pollution from power plants

EPA issues first national standards for mercury pollution from power plants

December 22, 2011

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the first national standards to protect American families from power plant emissions of mercury and toxic air pollution.


Strengthening Food Safety in Canada - Response to 2008 Listeriosis Outbreak

Strengthening Food Safety in Canada - Response to 2008 Listeriosis Outbreak

December 20, 2011

The federal government has released its final report on actions taken to respond to the recommendations by Ms. Sheila Weatherill in the Report of the Independent Investigator into the 2008 Listeriosis Outbreak


EPA approves alternatives for super-greenhouse HFC refrigerants

EPA approves alternatives for super-greenhouse HFC refrigerants

December 20, 2011

The U.S. EPA took a major step this week towards reducing the fastest growing greenhouses gas by approving three low global warming potential hydrocarbon alternatives to hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants.


Pollution, Hot Spots And Environmental Justice

Pollution, Hot Spots And Environmental Justice

December 15, 2011

Is it acceptable for legal pollution levels to be higher in some neighbourhoods than in others? Is it unreasonable for regulators to allow different levels of pollution in different places, and if so when?


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