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Flame Retardants

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Industry Will Phase Out Toxic Flame Retardant

EPA announces deal just two days after Rep. Pingree (D-ME) introduces bill to ban Deca; safety of substitutes a concern
» Read more... | Published December 18, 2009

Fruits and Vegetables Potentially Soaked With Toxic Flame Retardant Chemical

More Evidence of a Tattered Food and Chemical Safety Net
» Read more... | Published June 24, 2009

House Hearing to Examine the Case For TSCA Reform

Weak Chemical Law Has Produced a Generation of Pre-Polluted Babies
» Read more... | Published February 26, 2009

Investigators Hear From Scientist EPA Fired After Chemical Lobby Pressure

ACC Worked to Silence Scientist Over Toxic Fire Retardant
» Read more... | Published September 18, 2008

Young Children in U.S. Among World’s Most Polluted With Fire Retardants

Toxic Compounds in Toddlers & Preschoolers 3x Higher Than in Moms
» Read more... | Published September 4, 2008

Dingell, Stupak Investigating Corruption of Science Panels at EPA

Powerful Chairmen Demanding Answers From EPA Chief Over 'Science For Hire' Revelations
» Read more... | Published March 17, 2008

Caving to Industry Pressure, EPA Fires Chair of Chemical Panel

Should Public Health Officials Be Disqualified While “Experts” With Corporate Ties Remain?
» Read more... | Published February 29, 2008