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The Water Environment:Algal Toxins and Health (Environmental Science Research)
Tests show falling levels of algae toxins.(Environment)(An advisory to avoid boating on the east side of Odell Lake is dropped): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Agency: Scores of youths exposed to toxins.(Environment)(Toxics alliance lists 56 suspected cases of Oregon schoolchildren exposed to pesticides since ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) by Gale Reference Team, 2008-11-12
Prevalence, structure and expression of urease genes in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli from humans and the environment [An article from: International ... Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health] by D. Orth, K. Grif, et all 2006-11-15
Pathways of Mycobacterium ulcerans infection: A review [An article from: Environment International] by A.A. Duker, F. Portaels, et all 2006-05-01
Saving nature's medicine chest: snail toxins yield medical breakthroughs.(Environment): An article from: The Futurist
Ruling to protect fish from toxins is mired in confusion.(Environment): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
29 Ways to Keep Your Children Toxin Free: Eliminate the Toxic Chemicals from Your Children's Environment by Marie Gagne, 2005-07-08
Pollution: Treating Environmental Toxins (Green Technology) by Anne E. Maczulak, 2009-10-30
Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins and -furans (PCDDs/PCDFs): Sources and Environmental Impact, Epidemiology, Mechanisms of Action, Health Risks (Environmental Toxin Series)
Microbial Pest Control (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment) by Sushil Khetan, 2000-10-17
Environmental Toxins: Psychological, Behavioral, and Sociocultural Aspects, 1973-1989 (Bibliographies in Psychology) by Cheryl Brown Travis, Barbara E. McLean, 1989-06
Algal Toxins in Seafood and Drinking Water
Toxic Legacy: Synthetic Toxins in the Food, Water and Air of American Cities by Patrick Sullivan, James J.J. Clark, et all 2006-12-04

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Toxic Substance Profile: Microbial Pathogens And Toxins
waters. Microbial toxins are not routinely monitored in the marineenvironment. Fate and behaviour in the marine environment. The
http://www.ukmarinesac.org.uk/activities/water-quality/wq8_51.htm

Extractions: Microbial pathogens and toxins Entry to the marine environment Recorded levels in the marine environment Fate and behaviour in the marine environment Effects on the marine environment ... Potential effects on interest features of European marine sites Entry to the marine environment Modes of action: Most bacterial toxins can be divided into two basic types (Todar 1997a,b): Proteins (exotoxins), which may be released into the environment by pathogenic bacteria.
Models Help Estimate Children's Exposure To Toxins
The better the data, the more likely the models are to paint an accuratepicture of the exposure to potential toxins in the environment.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-02/su-mhe021004.php

Extractions: Stanford University For almost 10 years, Stanford's Jim Leckie and his students have been successfully collecting immense amounts of data, writing original software and building sophisticated statistical models - all to begin to measure how children are exposed to chemicals in their environments. But Leckie, the C. L. Peck, Class of 1906 Professor in the School of Engineering, may have achieved his greatest success when he decided to study children in the first place. ''When we began this work, most of the regulations were based on studies of adult white men - the healthiest segment of the population,'' Leckie will tell an audience Feb. 16 at a symposium on toxic substances in the environment at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The foundation of Leckie's research is careful observation of the activities of normal, healthy children in everyday environments. His video cameras have captured hours of mundane activity in the homes of middle-class suburbanites and migrant farm workers. It is not yet clear whether trace amounts of synthetic chemicals, increasingly present in the environment, pose a risk to human health. But it makes sense to begin to consider the issue by studying children, the most vulnerable segment of the population.
ACSH > Search > Page Not Found
Science and the environment Facts vs. The third misconception is that human exposuresto carcinogens and other toxins are nearly all to synthetic chemicals.
http://www.acsh.org/publications/priorities/0501/environment.html
KING5.com | News For Seattle, Washington | Environment
environment News. US agencies are cracking down on what health officials are nowconvinced is one of America s most widespread and deadly toxins diesel fuel
http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/

Extractions: Luna could be with his family soon Luna the orca may be reunited with his pod sooner than expected. After the whale was nearly run over by a floatplane the other day, Canadian authorities have now announced their intentions to capture the whale, move him south and release him near Victoria. More details ...
Tide Containing Toxins Swells Near Zhoushan
might cause damage to humans because the red tide contains paralyzing toxins. Accordingto the Zhoushan maritime environment monitoring station, the red tide
http://en.ce.cn/Life/environment/t20040515_850933.shtml

Extractions: Life / Environment Print this Article Tide containing toxins swells near Zhoushan Last Updated(Beijing Time):2004-05-15 09:08 Red tide is covering 8,000 to 10,000 square kilometres of sea areas, or an area equal to more than 1.3 million soccer fields near Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang Province. State Environmental Protection Administration Vice-Minister Pan Yue warned people on Friday about aquatic products from these sea areas, which might cause damage to humans because the red tide contains paralyzing toxins. Red tide refers to sea water turning red owing to a gathering of plankton on its surface. The plankton organisms reproduce themselves in large quantities due to rich nutrients in the water. The phenomenon, though colourful in appearance, is very dangerous because it can lead to the death of aquatic life and therefore cause damage to the fishing industry. According to the Zhoushan maritime environment monitoring station, the red tide started occurring on May 2 in the central and southern parts of the sea areas of Zhejiang. Until Friday, the red tide has shown no signs of fading away. And due to the fact that the current environment in the sea areas is good for the organisms to survive, the tide will continue for a period of time.
C-J Extra: The Paducah Legacy
toxins altering life in fragile ecosystem Official reassurances breed skepticism. Michaels,the assistant secretary of energy for the environment, safety and
http://www.courier-journal.com/cjextra/uranium/legacyd2_env.html

Extractions: C-J Photo: James Malone PADUCAH, Ky. Nearly every creature that swims, walks or flies near the Paducah uranium plant carries unseen poisons that have escaped from the nuclear-fuel factory. From the furtive mink to the darting sunfish to the soaring red-tailed hawk, nature's denizens now have new, lifelong companions chemical and radiological contamination, reports obtained by The Courier-Journal show. Toxic chemicals have entered the Western Kentucky food chain, and abnormalities similar to birth defects have already shown up in at least one species.
Families Online - Diet, The Environment And Your Unborn Child
Diet, the environment and Your Unborn Child. of threeday semi-fasting sessions aimedat burning fat and mobilising the fatty acids to release the toxins out of
http://www.familiesonline.co.uk/article/static/30/

Extractions: More than just taking folic acid supplements, that means reviewing your lifestyle and taking a fresh look at what you eat. Diet has a significant effect on the health of your baby and being over or underweight can dramatically affect your fertility. A study at Surrey University showed that couples with a history of miscarriage or infertility were able to conceive after changing their eating habits. They cut out all refined foods, alcohol, suspected allergy foods and received individual regimens tailored to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies and to reduce toxicity. 81% of the couples went on to conceive and none of the babies was born before 36 weeks.
CALIFORNIA STATE PTA Resolution On Persistent And Bioaccumulative Toxins
youth. . A majority of toxins (PBTs) persist in the environment fordecades; heavy metals never break down, just recirculate. All
http://www.sfpta.org/ToxinResolution.htm

Extractions: Adopted by Convention Delegates May 2002 WHEREAS, A group of pollutants known as persistent, bioaccumulative toxins (PBTs) are toxic, persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment; and WHEREAS, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a list of persistent, bioaccumulative toxins (PBTs), which includes toxins such as lead, mercury and its compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), DDT (1,1,1- trichloro-2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl)ethane), dioxins and furans, and certain pesticides that are associated with a range of adverse human health effects, including effects on the nervous system and reproduction and development; and WHEREAS, Persistent bioaccumulative toxins (PBTs) have also been linked to cancer and significant developmental impairments, and particular risks may be posed to the developing fetus or young child in whom critical organs are still under development; and WHEREAS, Because the fetus and child are especially vulnerable to the health effects of persistent, bioaccumulative toxins (PBTs) such as lead, mercury, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and their brain, nervous, reproductive and immune systems can therefore be damaged by lower levels of exposure than would impact adults; and
2003 Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins (PBTs) Legislative Objectives
toxins (PBTs) include compounds which are thought to accumulate in plant and animaltissue, and breakdown slowly. Some occur naturally in the environment,
http://www.awb.org/policy/2003lo/pbt.html

Extractions: AWB Positions Any state PBT strategy or regulation must meet the following conditions PBT strategy implementation must have legislative oversight, be consistent with regulatory reform and include opportunities for stakeholder input. Clear scientific justification is provided for any differences from federal regulations resulting from EPA's National Strategy. The state strategy addressing PBTs shall be based on sound science-based risk assessment, not on the precautionary principle.
Our Environment
Our environment keeping our childrens dreams alive Free Trade toxins.CCPA Monitor/CALM. TOXIC WASTES from the United States are
http://www.kwic.com/~caw1859/enviro.html

Extractions: Free Trade Toxins CCPA Monitor/CALM TOXIC WASTES from the United States are pouring into Ontario in ever growing quantities, according to a recent report by the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy. And the provincial environmental Minister admits he could not stop the toxic flood, even if he wanted to because that would be a violation of NAFTA. Like any other commodity, the free trade deal allows such hazardous imports and says that they must be allowed to cross the Canada-U.S. border. The toxic waste imports increased from 52,000 tonnes in 1991 to 246,000 tonnes in 1997, mainly because the U.S. has cracked down hard on the dumping of such wastes in its own landfill sites. The low Canadian dollar makes it cheaper for the U.S. companies to ship hazardous wastes to Ontario. They include pesticides, oils, solvents, explosives, acids, sludge, heavy metals and even body parts thrown away by U.S. hospitals. We are becoming a sink for the disposal of such wastes for the continent, said the institutes research director, Mark Winfield, author of the report.
Children's Unique Vulnerability To Environmental Toxins - Daycare.com
Two additional characteristics of children further magnify their exposure to toxinsin the environment their handto-mouth behaviour, which increases their
http://www.daycare.com/story/toxins.html

Extractions: Many diseases that are triggered by toxins in the environment require decades to develop. Examples include mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos, leukemia caused by benzene, breast cancer that may be caused by DDT, and possibly some chronic neurologic diseases such as Parkinson's disease that may be caused by exposure to environmental neurotoxins. Many of those diseases are now thought to be the products of multistage processes within the body's cells that require many years to evolve from earliest initiation to actual manifestation of illness. Consequently, certain carcinogenic and toxic exposures sustained early in life appear more likely to lead to disease than do the same exposure encountered later in life. This summary was prepared by the Center for Children's Health and the Environment of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. CCHE's mission is to promote the health of children by conducting environmental health and policy research. CCHE was established in 1998 with the support of The Pew Charitable Trusts. CCHE's director is Philip J. Landrigan M.D., M.Sc., a pediatrician who chairs the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Natural Toxins In Our Environment
Natural toxins in Our environment Dr. R. Ponampalam Associate Consultant,Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
http://pdm.medicine.wisc.edu/Ponampalam.htm

Extractions: Associate Consultant, Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Isometrus maculatus ), the smallest and most venomous of the two, and the black scorpion ( Heterometrus longimanus )-have produced no fatalities. Although spiders commonly are encountered in the home and work environment, spider bites rarely cause significant morbidity. Ticks occur amongst cats and dogs locally, but rarely occur in a human host. Amongst the few cases of human bites, none have been associated with paralysis or tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Many species of snakes are found in Singapore thrive in both their natural habitats as well as in developed areas. Most species are non-venoumous, and many of the venous bites are dry bites with no significant envenomation. Usually only one significant envenomation per year occurs, usually among workers from the zoo. Besides supportive care, a polyvalent antivenom that covers the locally venomous species also is given. At present, research and development of ELIZA diagnostic kits for the locally venomous snakes bites are underway. The Portugese man-of-war and the sea wasp (Box jelly-fish) are endemic in the surrounding waters and among the venomous marine creatures found in Singapore. Stings are common and mainly manifest as local reactions that tend to persist for the long term as neuroectodermatitis at the sting site. No fatalities have occurred so far, but significant morbidity from gut ileus has been encountered. Stings from sea anemone, corals, sea urchins, and cone shells occasionally are encountered, but mainly produce only local reactions.
Toxins, Brain Chemistry, And Behavior
that make lead and other toxic metals in the environment more dangerous to First,both fluosilicic acid and sodium silicofluoride are toxins that are used in
http://www.mercola.com/2001/oct/10/toxins.htm

Extractions: October 10, 2001 Mercury in Vaccines Toxins, Brain Chemistry, and Behavior Bioterrorism Update U.S. Warns More Terrorism Likely Anthrax Vaccine Demand Grows Anthrax Fears Boost Antibiotic Sales ... Print this Page document.write ( "E-mail to a Friend" ); document.write ( "" ); Toxins, Brain Chemistry, and Behavior By Dr. Roger D. Masters and Myron Coplan I. The Problem During the last two decades, evidence has accumulated that the interaction of environmental pollution, poor diet, and lifestyle contributes to the exceptionally high rates of violent crime in many American cities. Lead intoxication, even at low levels, correlates with aggressive behavior as well as learning disabilities. Manganese, a toxin that at high levels of exposure contributes to Parkinsonism, has also been linked to violent behavior (especially thanks to research by the Violence Research Foundation). Effects of lead and manganese interact, moreover, so that individuals exposed to both show stronger effects than those exposed to either one alone.
CEA: Reports: Regulating Toxins
that an inherently toxic substance might enter the environment is the Generally, arisk assessment approach to regulating toxins requires a scientific analysis
http://www.mnsi.net/~cea/reports/regtoxins.html

Extractions: December 1998 Regulating Toxins: A Citizen's Guide Any action taken to reduce or eliminate the harmful effects of anthropogenic (human-generated) substances revolves around the definition of "toxic". Two types of assessment form the limits of the definition of toxic substances: hazard assessment and; risk assessment. A hazard assessment accepts the inherent toxicity of a substance as the principal factor in determining the need for regulation. Within the framework of a hazard assessment, the possibility that an inherently toxic substance might enter the environment is the catalyst for a regulatory process. Thus a definition of toxicity, within the hazard assessment framework, could be: a substance is toxic when it has an inherent capability to cause harm Generally, a risk assessment approach to regulating toxins requires a scientific analysis of the degree of risk posed to human and/or environmental health by a particular substance. The definition of "toxic" in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) has lead to a reliance upon a risk assessment process, CEPA states: ... a substance is toxic if it is entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions
Biotechnology
kill beneficial insects, or jeopardize valuable natural resources like Bt toxins. Toprotect human health and the environment from engineered products, we need
http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_environment/biotechnology/index.cfm

Extractions: To protect human health and the environment from engineered products, we need strong federal oversight and active citizen participation. We urge you to join in our efforts to strengthen US regulation of agricultural biotechnology products. Our current priorities are to: Convince the federal government to establish regulations to protect the food supply and environment from contamination by engineered pharm and industrial crops
Element Detail: Environment/Occupat. Exposure To Pulmo Toxins
Details of Element environment/Occupat. Exposure to Pulmo ToxinsComponent of Pulmonary Disease Questionnaire. Unique Name eetpt
http://blswww.grc.nia.nih.gov/i113/c01/e1130105.htm
Toxins
pictures Wetlands, Rivers, streams, watersheds, lakes, water impurities/toxins WaterWebs,Non Canada, People united to protect the Earth s environment, species and
http://www.eco-pros.com/toxins.htm

Extractions: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined mercury from power plants a health problem that must be regulated. Coal-fired power plants have been one of the largest sources of pollution of the atmosphere, causing acid rain. Do you think you should pay to clean up major pollution sites that others have contaminated? The cleanup costs may be shifted to the taxpayers, rather than holding the polluters responsible... polluters that have dumped highly toxic wastes on the ground continually over the years which poisoned drinking water supplies, ruined groundwater and wells, and made people sick...causing major environmental damage and health endangerment! Read what is happening and take some action. Click on Superfund. Read about the Super Polluters and take action to protect the environment and lives. See related links for more information on Superfund sites. Then investigate the other links, such as Arsenic, Toxics, Clean Air, Clean Water, etc. Take some action and help enforce and strengthen our environmental protection laws.
Toxins Found In Blood
the subject of toxic chemicals to most people, and the usual association will likelybe the impact that toxins have on wildlife and the natural environment.
http://www.njpcgreens.org/toxins.html

Extractions: March 26, 2001 Mention the subject of toxic chemicals to most people, and the usual association will likely be the impact that toxins have on wildlife and the natural environment. But toxic pollution may hit far closer to home. Levels of toxic metals, pesticides and plastics can be found in the blood and urine of most Americans, the first national study of environmental toxins reveals. Released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the study reviewed 27 chemicals found in a general sample of 5,000 men, women and children. Prior to the study, scientists had only been able to measure the levels of many of these chemicals in air, water, and food. "This report should serve as a wake-up call," said John Balbus, director of the Center for Risk Science and Public Health. "It is the first time the government has made an inquiry into the level of contaminants in human bodies, and the public has the right to know this." While Balbus maintains that the "CDC took a small but significant step," he says that the report falls short on interpretation and context.
Indoor Environments; Sick Buildings; Air Quality; Airborne Chemicals; Volatile C
chemicasl found in cigarette smoke and a wide variety of toxins created from We areindebted to Peter Montague, Editor of RACHEL S environment HEALTH WEEKLY
http://www.nutramed.com/environment/handbook.htm

Extractions: Home Products and Services Medical Information Send ... Modular Nutrition Many chemicals are found in the average home and the occupants are chronically exposed. The types and concentrations are largely dictated by the airflow (or lack of it), use of cleaners, paints, adhesives, types of furnishings (out-gassing), and tobacco-smoking habits of the inhabitants. Problem: Air Indoor Pollution - Airborne chemicals Smoke; Odors - if you can smell it, it can hurt you Hazard; immediate effects - allergy, symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dizziness, irritability cognitive dysfunction. Long-term effects - Chronic illness, cancer, lung disease, birth defects Solutions : Environmental illness relating to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become more common and an increasing public concern. The reduced airflow, use of more synthetic materials, and the rise in occupation time are all factors that can affect IAQ and health.
Selected Environmental Toxins Web Sites
brought to Utah so that we can eliminate the possibility of nerve agent and othertoxins being released into our air. Healthy environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL
http://medlib.med.utah.edu/library/edumaterials/handouts/Toxins_Web/toxin-urls.h

Extractions: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people, at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA is the primary federal agency responsible for regulating, monitoring, enforcing and setting standards relating to environmental toxins. Their site has an enormous amount of information. The complexity of the agency and it's myriad sub-units can cause some navigational confusion. Some links within the EPA site of particular interest are: WATER EPA Fact Sheets on all regulated contaminants

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