Today, the Environmental Protection Agency's administrator, Lisa Jackson, will ask a Senate panel to set a limit for perchlorate in drinking water. Perchlorate is both naturally-occurring and man-made, and is used to produce rocket fuel, pyrotechnics and explosives. Despite the chemical being linked to thyroid problems in young children and pregnant women, perchlorate is not … [Read more...] about EPA Hopes to Limit Rocket Fuel in Tap Water
Water and Air Education
The secret to healthy teeth and bones is NOT fluoride
A couple of weeks ago, the U.S. admitted there was too much fluoride in water, resulting in an increase in cases of mild dental fluorosis among children. Days later, an editorial in the Washington Post examined the risk of cavities from drinking filtered and bottled water that doesn't contain fluoride. With all of this confusion, it's hard to determine the best way to ensure … [Read more...] about The secret to healthy teeth and bones is NOT fluoride
Inexpensive HEPA filters could curb heart disease
Past research studies have indicated that air pollution causes inflammation in the lungs and blood vessels and may also cause endothelial cells to function poorly, both of which lead to decreased cardiovascular health. Past studies have also indicated that HEPA air filters can reduce air pollution from vehicle emissions in urban areas, but few have addressed the impact of HEPA … [Read more...] about Inexpensive HEPA filters could curb heart disease
The Dangers of Arsenic in Drinking Water
Recent evidence from a region in Chile suggests a link between arsenic in drinking water and tuberculosis. Further research is needed to determine whether the element makes TB more deadly or whether it makes people who ingest it more susceptible to the disease. Tuberculosis used to be the leading cause of death in the United States. Today it is much less common here, but still … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Arsenic in Drinking Water
Chromium III vs. Chromium VI in Water: What You Need to Know
Recent reports have indicated the presence of chromium vi, also known as hexavalent chromium, in the municipal water supplies of 31 cities across the U.S. This toxic compound is an industrial pollutant and is known to be carcinogenic. Currently, the most effective way to remove chromium-6 from water is reverse osmosis filtration. However, yearly water quality reports fail to … [Read more...] about Chromium III vs. Chromium VI in Water: What You Need to Know