Toxic Influence

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Chemicals on the EPA's list Rats exposed to toxic chemicals lose ability to focus Studies show pesticides harming Salinas Valley children What's at stake in chemical battles Chemicals in contention: a glossary White House stalls critical EPA report highlighting chemical dangers to children Company pays government to challenge pesticide research showing link to Parkinson's EPA develops neurotoxicants list, new testing EPA workers say North Carolina building making them sick despite attempts to fix problems Reform of toxic substances law collapses

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Children routinely exposed to lead Air quality remains a concern for the EPA BPA found in food and drink containers raises developmental concerns Chemical used to make rocket fuel found in drinking water Chemicals studied for potential adverse health effects Contaminants in drinking water expose children to a variety of harmful agents EPA examines the effect of climate change on children's health Environmental factors contribute to low birth weights and preterm births Exposure to certain enviromental contaminants linked to childhood cancer Exposure to chemical common in PVC piping could cause hormone disruption Hazardous air pollutants can contribute to disease Indoor air pollutants affect a child's health and academic performance Lead, mercury and other contaminants contribute to neurodevelopmental disorder Obesity among children rising due to enviromental and lifestyle factors Prenatal mercury exposure poses health risks Residual PBDEs still being found in children Respiratory disease can be caused and aggravated by environmental pollutants Tracking of birth defects could help identify enviromental causes Twenty-two million acres considered contaminated Variety of chemicals found in food products

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