Environmental Risk AssessmentNews and information about environmental risk assessment.Heart Disease, Diabetes Linked to Chemical in Plastics- September 16, 2008 "Just one word...plastics," a memorable line from the 1967 movie The Graduate , has taken on a whole new meaning.http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/heart/2008/09/16/heart-disease-diabetes-linked-to... Cameco Updates Status of Port Hope Conversion Plant - MSN MoneyCentral- September 16, 2008 Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO) (NYSE: CCJ) reported today that it has resolved the issue of leaks underground from its uranium hexafluoride (UF6) production plant last year. In a presentation to Port Hope municipal council, the company said it has ...http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=MW&date=20080916&a... Baby Bottle Chemical Linked to Disease - Science Now- September 16, 2008 ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND-- The first major epidemiological study of bisphenol A, a common ingredient in baby bottles and drink containers, suggests that relatively higher doses of the chemical double the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The ...http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2008/916/3 FDA defends plastic linked with health risks (KFDA-TV Amarillo)- September 16, 2008 At a scientific hearing, the Food and Drug Administration defended its assessment that bisphenol A_ or BPA_is safehttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/environmental+risk+assessment/SIG=11rf4nedn/*h... FDA defends plastic linked with health risks - Forbes- September 16, 2008 With scientists at odds over the safety of a chemical found in plastic baby bottles, metal cans and other food packaging, consumers got minimal guidance Tuesday about how to protect themselves. At a scientific hearing, the Food and Drug ...http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/09/16/ap5433227.html FDA defends plastic linked to health risks - Detroit Free Press- September 16, 2008 At a scientific hearing, the Food and Drug Administration defended its assessment that bisphenol A or BPA is safe, even as the first major study of health effects in people linked it with possible risks for heart disease and diabetes.http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080916/NEWS07/80916082/1020/BUSINESS Job Description: (Rigzone)- September 16, 2008 Soul Resources is looking for Senior Environmental Engineer Scientists. This is a permanent position based in Australia.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/environmental+risk+assessment/SIG=11q2ho1kh/*h... U.S. drug regulators defend safety of chemical - International Herald Tribune- September 16, 2008 WASHINGTON : Federal regulators on Tuesday defended their assessment that a chemical widely used in plastic baby bottles and in food packaging is safe, even as a preliminary study reported that it was associated with increased risks for heart disease ...http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/09/16/america/health.php FDA backs BPA as study links it to heart disease, diabetes (USA Today)- September 16, 2008 For the first time, a large, population-based study links a chemical in plastic baby bottles to heart disease and diabetes in humans. U.S. government regulators on Tuesday defended their assessment that bisphenol A or BPA is safe.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/environmental+risk+assessment/SIG=1292outik/*h... Protecting Human Health After Chemical Disasters- September 16, 2008 The Health Protection Agency has developed a new environmental sampling process to help assess the risks to human health from major chemical disasters.http://www.emaxhealth.com/2/5/24740.html |