"This study raises the question: Is there a safe level for BPA exposure, and what is that level? More studies like this, which examine the effect of BPA on humans, are critically needed to help establish prevention strategies and regulatory policies." said lead author De-Kun Li, M.D., Ph.D., of Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research in Oakland, Calif.
The study says 9 percent of childhood asthma cases in Long Beach and 6 percent in Riverside were attributable to traffic proximity.
"The asbestos-related disease in Libby is far more aggressive and rapidly progressive than what's seen in most asbestos-exposed workers," said Dr. Levin.
The model is designed to increase the pool of certified and experienced water sector professionals through various training and career advancement solutions.
EPA is seeking comments on proposed guidance that should make label directions more uniform, specific, and protective of human health.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States says it wants to help American manufacturers produce green technology for the world.
Over the next four months, manufacturers will test 67 chemicals using a battery of scientific assays and test guidelines from EPA.
U.S. Department of the Interior describes company program as a "model for others."
Water For People says transformative investment will accelerate and expand efforts to provide innovative, sustainable water solutions in Africa.
Integrated gasification combined cycle process at Kern County plant will convert coal power to electricity and capture and sequester carbon dioxide in an adjacent oil field.
DOJ lodges consent decree against the city and county of San Francisco for Transit Authority's failure to comply with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's underground storage tank rules.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences gathered scientists on Oct. 6 to begin an integrated research initiative that will enable a comprehensive assessment of possible health effects.
Scientists in Switzerland say up to 35 percent of the total nanosilver in tested fabrics was released, mostly in the first wash.
As a precaution, EPA alerted West Virginia and Ohio officials of its concerns related to the Philip Sporn facility.
Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba TVs to be recycled free of charge.
Data could save utilities money and facilitate logistics for repair crews.
Using research from the Berkeley Institute, the Haas School hopes to help bring real solutions to the marketplace.