Articles related to "Pbdes"

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists have found elevated levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in coastal waters and the Great Lakes.

An EPA study shows that the PBDEs used as flame retardants in furniture and carpets cause hyperthyroidism in cats and have implications beyond those found in our pets.

Health risk for orca due to lingering contamination from PCBs now increased by finding of PBDEs used in flame-retardants. Habitat loss and ocean noise add to dangers.

Hazardous U.S. coastal ocean pollution contains flame retardants. A study on the causes of water pollution in the Gulf of Mexico finds feces in coastal water.

Extremely high levels of the flame retardant PBDE have been found in peregrine falcons, a species once endangered by pesticides. DDT levels still affect some populations.

Persistent pollutants enter waterways via air, affecting wildlife habitats. Ecosystem protection needs air and water agencies to control organics, mercury and nitrogen.

In 2007 the Montana Raptor Institute for Research and Education's first surveillance camera recorded activities of wild peregrine falcons, with some interesting results.

The website HealthyToys.org helps consumers determine if their children's products and toys contain toxic chemicals.

Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale.

Systemic poisoning induced via many avenues can result in a myriad of agonizing symptoms the average doctor has no way of determining, unless his patients can tell him.