Environmental Health

SC Senators advance DHEC director nominee

9 Feb 2012

Gov. Nikki Haley's choice to lead the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control cleared an important hurdle toward confirmation

Possible Hazmat situation in Whitethorn

9 Feb 2012

A persistent Dumpster fire in Whitethorn has officials concerned they may have an environmental health issue on their hands. �There is a Hazmat situation,� said CalFire spokeswoman Cricket Baird, adding that her agency is only

Groups Tell EPA to Stop Expansion of Neurotoxic Pesticide Uses and Protect Health

9 Feb 2012

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beyond Pesticides, along with Center for Environmental Health, Farmworker Justice, Healthy Schools Network, The Endocrine Disruption Exchange and over 100 national, state and local grassroots organizations, told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect public health and eliminate unnecessary pyrethroid pesticides. ...