EPA begins major BPA investigation
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday its plans to investigate bisphenol A (BPA) and whether it adversely affects the environment as well as human and animal health. The chemical, which[…]
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Legislation would ban Asian carp as fishing bait
Some Michigan lawmakers hope to pass new legislation that would prevent the use of Asian carp as fishing bait. State Reps. Rick Jones and Bob Genetski have introduced a bill[…]
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Tougher drinking water standards target four carcinogens
Drinking water standards will be tightened to restrict cancer-causing contaminants under new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Lisa Jackson said on Monday that the EPA will create stricter[…]
Great Lakes art exhibit open in Buffalo
For anyone in the Buffalo area, consider checking out “Precious Cargo,” a group art exhibition being held at the University at Buffalo’s Center for Fine Arts. The exhibit, curated by[…]
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