Durban’s sea water has the highest level of some toxic chemicals in the world according to data released by the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research yesterday. . .
In humans, breathing toxic amounts of the compound can cause blood disorders, dizziness, headaches and changes in the levels of sex hormones and people who have swallowed large amounts have had seizures and others have died.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Durban toxic water scare - People who swallow large amounts have died
Durban toxic water scare - Independent on Saturday | IOL.co.za:
Why is review of Judge Cebull taking so long?
Why is review of Judge Cebull taking so long?
A good question. Read the article then look at the rare number of judicial misconduct cases that end in convictions. If they are convicted, the penalties are light.
Transparency International reports prosecutions of bribery up
denverpost.com : Transparency International reports prosecutions of bribery up
But what is important to victims is not just number of prosecutions, the public wants convictions with severe penalties. Bribery is an industry and so common that the public is no longer outraged.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tribune watchdog: Playing with fire -- Chicago Tribune
Tribune watchdog: Playing with fire -- Chicago Tribune
You make a decision when you do not act to protect yourself and your children from environmental and chemical injuries. Fax your Senators, using the Safer Chemicals and Healthy Family petition/letter available at http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6639/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=11290
[Today, Wednesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee] is holding an oversight hearing today about toxic flame retardant chemicals, an issue brought to light by the incredible reporting of the Chicago Tribune. It’s worth reading the story if you haven’t, but here it is in a nutshell: three major chemical companies ran a campaign for years that distorted the science in order to win government regulations that require the use of their chemicals in furniture and other products in the name of fire safety. The campaign was successful and as a result nearly every home in North America has these chemicals, called PBDEs, which are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.Read more at Safer Chemicals Healthy Families blog http://blog.saferchemicals.org/2012/07/historic-week-for-safer-chemicals-and-healthy-families-.html
You make a decision when you do not act to protect yourself and your children from environmental and chemical injuries. Fax your Senators, using the Safer Chemicals and Healthy Family petition/letter available at http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6639/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=11290
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Calling out public officials on corruption: Codes of conduct
News - Features - Calling out public officials on corruption: Codes of conduct
Environmental and Chemical Negligence often result from corruption. Your health and that of your child is not as important as money passing hands and deals made by politicians and government decision makers. The U. S. is a bad as any third world country with the advantage of cover up by the media.
Environmental and Chemical Negligence often result from corruption. Your health and that of your child is not as important as money passing hands and deals made by politicians and government decision makers. The U. S. is a bad as any third world country with the advantage of cover up by the media.
Senate passes Lejeune water-contamination bill - Politics Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Senate passes Lejeune water-contamination bill - Politics Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Too little help from U.S. - Too Late. U. S. Marines fighting for freedom - while their children and wives are poisoned at home.
Too little help from U.S. - Too Late. U. S. Marines fighting for freedom - while their children and wives are poisoned at home.
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