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Posted by jo on June 2, 2011
New research reported in the European Journal of Epidemiology, ‘Parkinson’s disease risk from ambient exposure to pesticides’, found that combined ambient exposure to ziram and paraquat as well as combined ambient exposure to maneb and paraquat at both workplaces and residences increased PD risk substantially. Those exposed to ziram, maneb, and paraquat together experienced the [...]
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Posted by jo on April 30, 2011
Three independent investigations published online April 21 ahead of print in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) have reached similar conclusions, associating prenatal exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides with IQ deficits in school-age children.The fact that three research groups reached such similar conclusions independently adds considerable support to the validity of the findings.
7-Year Neurodevelopmental [...]
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Posted by jo on April 30, 2011
The 150 countries, which included an Australian delegation, meeting in Geneva to determine new listings on the Stockholm Convention’s list of banned substances have announced a global ban on the pesticide endosulfan.
The decision will see endosulfan listed on Annex A of the Stockholm Convention for Persistent Organic Pollutants for elimination. Some exemptions for specific crop [...]
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Posted by jo on February 21, 2011
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Hydraulic Fracturing in Coal Seam Gas Mining: The Risks to Our Health, Communities, Environment and Climate
The National Toxics Network (NTN) has released a briefing paper on the chemicals used in the drilling and extraction of coal seam gas (CSG) [...]
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Posted by jo on February 21, 2011
Watch the ABC TV’s 7.30 two-part report on the issue:
Babies Born with Rare Condition
Cluster Fears Remain in Northern Rivers District
The NSW Northern Rivers may be a hot-spot for an horrific and rare birth defect which has babies born with their intestinal contents freely protruding through the abdominal wall…
Bangalow-based National Toxics Network co-ordinator Jo Immig said [...]
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