News tagged with 'Arsenic'

Arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury were some of the heavy metals found in the 15 protein supplements tested by Consumer Reports.

After internal scientists at the EPA said they had a concern about dust and debris coming from tire mulch in playgrounds, the EPA says it is not addressing the situation.

Children who play on arsenic-treated wooden playground equipment increase their risk of developing lung or bladder cancer later in life, according to a report released by officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The chairman of the CPSC told health officials that for every million children exposed

A new report published in the November 20 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reveals that exposure to high levels of arsenic may contribute to more aggressive tumors in patients with bladder cancer. In a study conducted by Lee E. Moore, Ph.D., of the National Cancer Institute and several colleagues,

A new report released by one of the nation's leading environmental interest groups reveals that arsenic levels in pressure-treated wood are just as high in old lumber than in newly made timber. The Environmental Working Group used volunteers in 45 states to conduct "wipe tests" on thousands of wood samples across the

For months, environmental watchdog groups have asked regulators to stop lumber manufacturers from selling wood treated with a pesticide that contains arsenic. Now, industry trade groups and the EPA may be taking action. Observers believe that wood manufacturers have finally agreed to use an alternative nontoxic seala

City officials from Treasure Island, Florida will decide this week if pressure-treated wood at three local parks must be replaced. A recent test revealed high amounts of arsenic and chromium deposits in the soil below wooden playground equipment. The $20,000 project, if approved, will replace wood at the Isle of Palm

This week a twenty-six member scientific advisory panel assembled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended that the government begin testing children for arsenic exposure from pressure-treated wood. Arsenic contaminated lumber became a concern when the EPA discovered that the toxic substance often

A bill that would have banned the use of arsenic-treated wood on Florida's public playgrounds was killed this week by a majority vote in the House Agriculture Committee. Lumber treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) made headlines recently after studies conducted by two environmental groups revealed that dangero

Home improvement stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot are standing by their policy of selling arsenic-treated wood. The two retailers, under increased pressure from several environmental organizations to stop selling pressure-treated lumber, are awaiting direction from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Th

Seven Central Florida parks are anxiously awaiting word from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as to whether park playground equipment was built with treated wood contaminated with dangerous levels of arsenic. Astor Park, Paisley Park, Lake Mack Park, Lake Jem Park, Marsh Park, Mount Plymouth Park, and Scott P

The Environmental Working Group and the Healthy Building Network are pressuring home improvement stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot to stop selling arsenic coated wood. A new report released by the two groups revealed that in a recent test, dangerous levels of arsenic were found on pressure-treated lumber sold at ho

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman announced on October 31 that the arsenic standard in drinking water will be 10 parts per billion (ppb). "Throughout this process, I have made it clear that EPA intends to strengthen the standard for arsenic by substantially lowering the maximum accepta

Pressure treated wood delivered around the country will soon carry a small business-card sized label warning consumers that the pesticide applied to the wood contains arsenic. The pressure treated wood industry buckled to pressure from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and agreed to place the labels on all woo

A new report issued by the National Academy of Sciences reveals that even small amounts of arsenic in drinking water can cause lung and bladder cancer. These new results will likely lead to new drinking water standards. Shortly before leaving office, President Bill Clinton passed a new, strict drinking water standard