http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/frontpage/new_science/inspector.html
New Science
Understand the latest scientific findings
BPA changes hormones that control puberty, ovulation. 18 February 2009
More evidence from lab rat studies shows the plastic compound bisphenol A can permanently affect reproductive hormones, resulting in early puberty and odd ovulation patterns. The study is the first to find long lasting hormonal changes when exposure occurs after birth, during critical times of development. Past studies have found similar effects when exposures occur before birth, during prenatal development. more…
Fish study proves 'the pill' is not man’s best friend. 17 February 2009
Researchers report that very minute quantities of the hormone found in the birth control pill alter sperm development in rainbow trout by changing the number of chromosomes, which can lead to lower survival and long-term health problems in the offspring. This error is called aneuploidy. For people, aneuploidy is the biggest known cause of spontaneous miscarriage and the number one cause of congenital birth defects. more…
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/frontpage/media_review/inspector.html
Media Review
Scientists critique media coverage
Article should clarify how mercury taints eagles. Feb 17
An article that puts bald eagles' modern problems in context with the birds' history falls short when trying to explain future needs. more…
NPR considers environmental causes of myeloma. Feb 03
The number of people diagnosed with multiple myelom is on the rise. In an NPR story, environmental factors were given as a possible explanation. more…
PFCs increase infertility risk. Feb 02
A Charleston Gazette article nicely reviews a recent study on the risk of infertility in women with higher levels of PFOS and PFOA, though the explanation of the data could be simpler. more…
More new science
More media reviews
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/frontpage/editorials/inspector.html
Editorials
Peanut butter justice.
By Wall Street Journal
For any business thinking of cheating on quality to save a few bucks, here are some famous last words: Peanut Corporation of America. more…
Power over polluters.
By Hartford Courant
Two legislative proposals would speed and strengthen the enforcement powers of the state Department of Environmental Protection. The measures are long overdue, and lawmakers should support them. more…
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/frontpage/opinions/inspector.html
Opinions
Environment gridlock.
By David Victor Newsweek
One effect of the new Obama administration's global charm is that America could be let out of the environmental doghouse. The Obama plan to restart the economy is stuffed full of green incentives, and the new president has earned global cheers for his promise to cut the gases that cause global warming. more…
Climate change outlook: mild.
By Thomas Crowley London Guardian
Tales of our environmental demise are greatly exaggerated; coal reserves are dwindling, and lower emissions will follow. more…
No comments:
Post a Comment