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E. Coli Outbreak Mystifies Investigators
U.S. food safety regulators said Thursday they were still mystified by an outbreak of E. coli that has killed one person, sickened 157 and forced all fresh spinach to be pulled from store shelves. >> Read the Full Article
New U.S. Air Pollution Rules Rankle Health Groups
The U.S. government approved new air pollution standards Thursday, promising "cleaner air to all Americans," but health and environmental groups said the revised rules are too weak to protect against lung disease and other pollution-related ailments. >> Read the Full Article
Study Finds Drugs, Chemicals in Sewage Sludge
Promoted as a great way to dispose of treated waste, the sewage sludge sold to homeowners to spray on their lawns and gardens may also be adding drugs, flame retardants and other chemicals to the landscape, according to a study. >> Read the Full Article
Environmental Group Sues Federal Government To Halt Sales of Toy Jewelry Containing Lead
Environmentalists sued the federal government Thursday to stop the sale of toy jewelry made with lead, citing dangers it can pose to brain development in children. >> Read the Full Article
Democrats Ask for Investigation of Former EPA Director on 9/11 Health Issue
Democrats from New York and New Jersey asked on Wednesday for an investigation that could lead to criminal charges against former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Christie Whitman for breathing problems suffered by thousands after the Sept. 11 attacks. >> Read the Full Article

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E. Coli Outbreak Mystifies Investigators

New U.S. Air Pollution Rules Rankle Health Groups

Study Finds Drugs, Chemicals in Sewage Sludge

Environmental Group Sues Federal Government To Halt Sales of Toy Jewelry Containing Lead

Democrats Ask for Investigation of Former EPA Director on 9/11 Health Issue

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E. Coli Outbreak Mystifies Investigators

New U.S. Air Pollution Rules Rankle Health Groups

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