EWG Report Identifies ‘Erin Brockovich’ Chemical in Americans’ Drinking Water
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a report showing that chromium-6, a carcinogenic chemical brought to light by environmental activist Erin Brockovich, is present in the tap water of millions of Americans. In 2010, EWG published an investigative report showing that chromium-6 was present in the drinking water of 31 … [Read more...] about EWG Report Identifies ‘Erin Brockovich’ Chemical in Americans’ Drinking Water
NYC Schools’ Lead Testing May be Inaccurate, Experts Say
Lead tests in New York City school buildings’ drinking water may have given inaccurately low results, experts say. The night before samples of water were taken, the schools ran every water outlet fully for two hours. This practice, known as “flushing”, can temporarily lower lead levels because it flushes out most soluble lead and … [Read more...] about NYC Schools’ Lead Testing May be Inaccurate, Experts Say
Board: Teflon Chemical a Likely Carcinogen
Teflon Chemical Should Be Considered A Carcinogen. A group of scientific advisers to the Environmental Protection Agency voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a recommendation that a chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon and other nonstick and stain-resistant products should be considered a likely carcinogen. The approval of … [Read more...] about Board: Teflon Chemical a Likely Carcinogen
