Pollution & Toxics
All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on pollution, toxics such as PBDEs, and how the region can become cleaner.
For the Cascadia Scorecard pollution indicator, Sightline chose to study pollution in people--toxics such as PBDEs (toxic flame retardants) and PCBs--and what we can do to reduce our exposure. We've also studied trends such as ozone pollution on Mount Rainier. Explore the different sections to find our latest research, solutions, and graphics.
- Research & Publications
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Fact sheet
2007 Pollution Indicator - At a Glance
Sightline's top findings on Cascadia's success at curbing persistent pollutants such as PBDEs and PCBs. -
Report
Policy Analysis: Bulk Discounts for Polluters
According to a new analysis by Seattle-based Sightline Institute, one of Washington State’s few fees designed to discourage toxic pollution is undermined because it gives bulk discounts to the state's biggest polluters.
- Solutions
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Prevent Pollution Before It Happens
A new twist on an old idea can multiply the reuse and recycling of materials and encourage manufacturers to eliminate pollution before it happens. -
Prove Safety First with New Chemicals
There are some 85,000 synthetic chemicals approved for commercial use today, but few have been tested for their effects on human health. We need to test them before putting them into widespread use.
- Resources
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Resource site
TOXNET: Toxicology Data Network
A key database managed by the TEHIP, TOXNET is an integrated collection of toxicology and environmental health databases that are available free of charge on the web. http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov -
Resource site
Environmental Working Group
EWG focuses on "environmental investigations" that often generate excellent resources--searchable databases, test results, detailed report findings--informing both policy makers and individuals trying to reduce their exposure to toxics chemicals. http://www.ewg.org/issues/siteindex
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