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Coalition of organizations concerned about environmental issues in the Pacific Northwest United States
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EPA changes PAH risk status: Science or Politics? What does it mean for Region 10?
In 2017 the EPA published updated toxicity values for one type of prevalent petroleum contaminant, benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), in its IRIS database (Integrated Risk Information System). BaP is among a set of chemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are widespread pollutants caused by incomplete combustion of petroleum products. Benzo[a]pyrene has been recognized as the […]
NWTCC Webinar: What is 5G? and What do we know about its Effects?
Thank you to all who participated. To those who couldn’t attend, a recording is now available: NWTCC Webinar: What is 5G? and What do we know about its Effects? Lunchtime webinar with David O. Carpenter, MD. Director, Institute for Health and the Environment University at Albany | (Was live on October 27, 2021) | Sponsored […]