Daily Archives: December 12, 2008

Panel Calls for Changes to EPA's Risk Assessments

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Occupational Health & Safety. EPA’s process of generating risk assessments — which estimate the potential adverse effects posed by harmful chemicals found in the environment in order to protect public health — is bogged down … Continue reading →

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EU e-Waste Directive Unchanged

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Occupational Health & Safety. The European Commission decided on Dec. 3 to table a proposed review of the EU Directive on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which was enacted five years ago to … Continue reading →

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A Problem Rises to the Surface in Greenpoint

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Toxic gases may be rising into homes in Brooklyn, a legacy of dry-cleaning plants and manufacturers.

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Back at Junk Value, Recyclables Are Piling Up

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. The economic downturn has decimated the market for recycled materials, leaving more headed for landfills.

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