Formaldehyde Bill Would Limit Chemical In Furniture
Formaldehyde Hazards Under Probe. A bill is in the works to place federal limitations on formaldehyde in homes. Industry and environmental groups have backed the proposed bill, according to the Wall Street Journal. Formaldehyde is an invisible gas known to cause cancer, can also cause other illnesses ranging from nosebleeds to … [Read more...] about Formaldehyde Bill Would Limit Chemical In Furniture
EPA Decreases Air Lead Limit by 90% for the First Time in 30 Years
EPA Air Lead Limit. The Associated Press (AP) is reporting that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is drastically reducing the amount of allowable lead in the air by 90 percent. This is the first such update to the lead standard in 30 years. Under the new rules, 16,000 smelters, metal mines, and waste incinerators will be … [Read more...] about EPA Decreases Air Lead Limit by 90% for the First Time in 30 Years
