Archive for April 2017
ACAT delegation in Geneva seeking worldwide ban of three industrial chemicals that are harming the Arctic and its people
First up are Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs), which are probable human carcinogens, disrupt the endocrine system, and cause kidney, liver, and thyroid damage Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are widely used industrial chemicals used primarily in metalworking. They are used as plasticizers and flame retardants in consumer products, especially in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, adhesives, and…
Read MoreNew Study Shows Link Between Flame Retardants and Children’s Social Behaviors
Some chemicals added to consumer products to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study conducted by researchers at Oregon State University. The study recruited 92 Oregon children between ages 3-5 to wear a silicone wristband for seven days to measure exposure to flame retardants. When researchers analyzed…
Read MoreNew global study: POPs Recycling Contaminates Children’s Toys with Toxic Flame Retardants
Toys from Anchorage stores were tested and found to be contain toxic contaminants ACAT was part of a new global survey that found recycling plastics containing toxic flame retardant chemicals found in electronic waste results in contamination of the world’s best-selling toy along with other children’s products. Ironically, the chemical contaminants can damage the nervous system and…
Read MorePresentation: Indigenous Women, Human Rights and Environmental Toxics: Amplifying Our Voices in the World Arena
In preparation for the upcoming 8th Conference of the Parties of the UN Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants TODAY: Monday, April 17 11 am (Alaska time), 12 noon (Pacific time), 1 pm (Mountain time), 2 pm (Central time), 3 pm (Eastern time) To download the slides for today’s presentation, please click on the presenters’…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE 4/12/17: Anchorage Assembly Passes Pesticide-Free Anchorage Ordinance
New law protects Anchorage streams, drinking water, and public health Last night, the Anchorage Assembly decided in a 10-1 vote to pass AO 2017-59, an ordinance that establishes pesticide-free policies and restrictions for parks, public lands and properties. This measure strengthens the public’s right to know and fosters a healthy approach to caring for our…
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