notes: Japan Tsunami Marine Debris Information - http://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/Pages/04-2012JapanDebris.aspx RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol Mercury can be found most anywhere - http://www.epa.gov/mercury/whereyoulive.htm (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations) ======================================== OREGON SPECIFIC INFO: Sites in Oregon DHS's Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP) works at the request of concerned individuals and organizations to assess and prevent human exposure to contamination at Oregon sites listed on the National Priority List (or Superfund sites) and at other hazardous waste sites that impact communities. Click location on the image map below for more details or browse the overview. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ehap/sites.shtml === Voluntary Cleanup Program DEQ created its Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to provide oversight to property owners and others wishing to investigate and clean up hazardous substance sites in a voluntary, cooperative manner. The goal of the program is to increase the number of re-mediated sites by streamlining the cleanup process while ensuring compliance with Oregon environmental regulations. Projects range from simple sites with a limited amount of contaminated soil to complex sites with multiple contaminants in soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and/or air. The Voluntary Cleanup Program offers two options for cleaning up contaminated sites, the Independent Cleanup Pathway and the Voluntary Cleanup Pathway. http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/voluntarycu.htm === PORTLAND HARBOR - http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/index.htm Portland Harbor is a heavily industrialized stretch of the Willamette River north of downtown Portland, Oregon, that was listed on the National Priorities List (“Superfund”) in December 2000. Sediments in the river are contaminated with various toxic compounds, including metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides and dioxin. Levels of these pollutants in the river appear to be highest near contaminated sites that sit adjacent to the river on the shore (often referred to as “upland” sites). SEE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! -- http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/docs/PortlandHarborMap.pdf This is a map of sites in Portland Harbor that are adjacent to the river, called “upland” sites, that DEQ is working to clean up. You can click on the name of each site to see specific information about contaminants and the status of cleanup work. -> Japan Tsunami Marine Debris Information - http://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/Pages/04-2012JapanDebris.aspx http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2012/221.html RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol Mercury can be found most anywhere - http://www.epa.gov/mercury/whereyoulive.htm (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations) ======================================== OREGON SPECIFIC INFO: Sites in Oregon DHS's Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP) works at the request of concerned individuals and organizations to assess and prevent human exposure to contamination at Oregon sites listed on the National Priority List (or Superfund sites) and at other hazardous waste sites that impact communities. Click location on the image map below for more details or browse the overview. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ehap/sites.shtml === Voluntary Cleanup Program DEQ created its Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to provide oversight to property owners and others wishing to investigate and clean up hazardous substance sites in a voluntary, cooperative manner. The goal of the program is to increase the number of re-mediated sites by streamlining the cleanup process while ensuring compliance with Oregon environmental regulations. Projects range from simple sites with a limited amount of contaminated soil to complex sites with multiple contaminants in soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and/or air. The Voluntary Cleanup Program offers two options for cleaning up contaminated sites, the Independent Cleanup Pathway and the Voluntary Cleanup Pathway. http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/voluntarycu.htm === PORTLAND HARBOR - http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/index.htm Portland Harbor is a heavily industrialized stretch of the Willamette River north of downtown Portland, Oregon, that was listed on the National Priorities List (“Superfund”) in December 2000. Sediments in the river are contaminated with various toxic compounds, including metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides and dioxin. Levels of these pollutants in the river appear to be highest near contaminated sites that sit adjacent to the river on the shore (often referred to as “upland” sites). SEE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! -- http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/docs/PortlandHarborMap.pdf This is a map of sites in Portland Harbor that are adjacent to the river, called “upland” sites, that DEQ is working to clean up. You can click on the name of each site to see specific information about contaminants and the status of cleanup work.

notes: RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol Mercury can be found most anywhere - http://www.epa.gov/mercury/whereyoulive.htm (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations) ======================================== OREGON SPECIFIC INFO: Sites in Oregon DHS's Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP) works at the request of concerned individuals and organizations to assess and prevent human exposure to contamination at Oregon sites listed on the National Priority List (or Superfund sites) and at other hazardous waste sites that impact communities. Click location on the image map below for more details or browse the overview. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ehap/sites.shtml === Voluntary Cleanup Program DEQ created its Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to provide oversight to property owners and others wishing to investigate and clean up hazardous substance sites in a voluntary, cooperative manner. The goal of the program is to increase the number of re-mediated sites by streamlining the cleanup process while ensuring compliance with Oregon environmental regulations. Projects range from simple sites with a limited amount of contaminated soil to complex sites with multiple contaminants in soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and/or air. The Voluntary Cleanup Program offers two options for cleaning up contaminated sites, the Independent Cleanup Pathway and the Voluntary Cleanup Pathway. http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/voluntarycu.htm === PORTLAND HARBOR - http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/index.htm Portland Harbor is a heavily industrialized stretch of the Willamette River north of downtown Portland, Oregon, that was listed on the National Priorities List (“Superfund”) in December 2000. Sediments in the river are contaminated with various toxic compounds, including metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides and dioxin. Levels of these pollutants in the river appear to be highest near contaminated sites that sit adjacent to the river on the shore (often referred to as “upland” sites). SEE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! -- http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/docs/PortlandHarborMap.pdf This is a map of sites in Portland Harbor that are adjacent to the river, called “upland” sites, that DEQ is working to clean up. You can click on the name of each site to see specific information about contaminants and the status of cleanup work. -> Japan Tsunami Marine Debris Information - http://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/Pages/04-2012JapanDebris.aspx RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol Mercury can be found most anywhere - http://www.epa.gov/mercury/whereyoulive.htm (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations) ======================================== OREGON SPECIFIC INFO: Sites in Oregon DHS's Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP) works at the request of concerned individuals and organizations to assess and prevent human exposure to contamination at Oregon sites listed on the National Priority List (or Superfund sites) and at other hazardous waste sites that impact communities. Click location on the image map below for more details or browse the overview. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ehap/sites.shtml === Voluntary Cleanup Program DEQ created its Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to provide oversight to property owners and others wishing to investigate and clean up hazardous substance sites in a voluntary, cooperative manner. The goal of the program is to increase the number of re-mediated sites by streamlining the cleanup process while ensuring compliance with Oregon environmental regulations. Projects range from simple sites with a limited amount of contaminated soil to complex sites with multiple contaminants in soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and/or air. The Voluntary Cleanup Program offers two options for cleaning up contaminated sites, the Independent Cleanup Pathway and the Voluntary Cleanup Pathway. http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/voluntarycu.htm === PORTLAND HARBOR - http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/index.htm Portland Harbor is a heavily industrialized stretch of the Willamette River north of downtown Portland, Oregon, that was listed on the National Priorities List (“Superfund”) in December 2000. Sediments in the river are contaminated with various toxic compounds, including metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides and dioxin. Levels of these pollutants in the river appear to be highest near contaminated sites that sit adjacent to the river on the shore (often referred to as “upland” sites). SEE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! -- http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/docs/PortlandHarborMap.pdf This is a map of sites in Portland Harbor that are adjacent to the river, called “upland” sites, that DEQ is working to clean up. You can click on the name of each site to see specific information about contaminants and the status of cleanup work.

notes: RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol Mercury can be found most anywhere - http://www.epa.gov/mercury/whereyoulive.htm (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations) -> RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol Mercury can be found most anywhere - http://www.epa.gov/mercury/whereyoulive.htm (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations) ======================================== OREGON SPECIFIC INFO: Sites in Oregon DHS's Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP) works at the request of concerned individuals and organizations to assess and prevent human exposure to contamination at Oregon sites listed on the National Priority List (or Superfund sites) and at other hazardous waste sites that impact communities. Click location on the image map below for more details or browse the overview. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ehap/sites.shtml === Voluntary Cleanup Program DEQ created its Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to provide oversight to property owners and others wishing to investigate and clean up hazardous substance sites in a voluntary, cooperative manner. The goal of the program is to increase the number of re-mediated sites by streamlining the cleanup process while ensuring compliance with Oregon environmental regulations. Projects range from simple sites with a limited amount of contaminated soil to complex sites with multiple contaminants in soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and/or air. The Voluntary Cleanup Program offers two options for cleaning up contaminated sites, the Independent Cleanup Pathway and the Voluntary Cleanup Pathway. http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/voluntarycu.htm === PORTLAND HARBOR - http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/index.htm Portland Harbor is a heavily industrialized stretch of the Willamette River north of downtown Portland, Oregon, that was listed on the National Priorities List (“Superfund”) in December 2000. Sediments in the river are contaminated with various toxic compounds, including metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides and dioxin. Levels of these pollutants in the river appear to be highest near contaminated sites that sit adjacent to the river on the shore (often referred to as “upland” sites). SEE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! -- http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/nwr/PortlandHarbor/docs/PortlandHarborMap.pdf This is a map of sites in Portland Harbor that are adjacent to the river, called “upland” sites, that DEQ is working to clean up. You can click on the name of each site to see specific information about contaminants and the status of cleanup work.

notes: RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations) -> RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol Mercury can be found most anywhere - http://www.epa.gov/mercury/whereyoulive.htm (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations)

areas_served: -> MUCH of the information in this record are all over the US!

notes: RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol -> RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/new_data_confirms_widespread_a.html OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 http://www.nrdc.org/ =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol (note many sources claim EPA has no power to enforce change to those not following regulations)

notes: RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol -> RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - (SEE FULL STORY) http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html For decades Kettleman City residents have fought Chemical Waste Management over proposed expansions of its landfill. The dispute has included charges of environmental racism and repeated concerns that the toxic dump is causing health problems. Now, people suspect chemical waste is to blame for the recent spike in birth defects. Five area babies born in a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008 suffered severe birth defects, including cleft palate, heart problems and developmental delays. ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol -> RURAL & POOR COMMUNITIES - http://www.pri.org/science/environment/hispanic-community-fights-toxic-waste1903.html ============================== Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol -> Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat OVER MEDICATION in water http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/03/08/antipsychotic_drug_use_for_dementia_patients_is_questioned/ =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol

cat_notes: -> HAS list of those that are transparent so far! http://www.propublica.org/article/many-govt-agencies-still-missing-required-transparency-sites0224

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol -> Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters WATER http://www.propublica.org/series/buried-secrets-gas-drillings-environmental-threat =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol
status: Unknown -> Open

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 -> Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218 =============================== Databases and Tools EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management. These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/tools.htm#lol

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ -> Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/ http://www.panna.org/resources/panups/panup_20091218

name: Toxic Links -> Toxic Links (INDEX of polluted locations)

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. -> Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more. =============================== NEWS - http://www.incidentnews.gov/

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters -> Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters =============================== Search - http://HealthyStuff.org Now home to over 15,000 test results on over 5,000 common items including pet products, women's handbags, back-to-school products and more.

notes: Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ -> Toxic Blog News - http://www.toxicsblog.org/ =============================== FIND Water Polluters Near You - (Database) http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/polluters