Pollution & Toxics - Maps & Graphics - by publication
All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on pollution, toxics such as PBDEs, and how the region can become cleaner-- by publication type.
For the Cascadia Scorecard pollution indicator, Sightline chose to study pollution in people--toxics such as PBDE 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, articles, solutions, graphics, and resources.
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PBDEs in the Northwest - Meet the Moms
The mothers in the Sightline study tell why they were tested for PBDEs and what they think should be done about the problem of toxics in humans. -
Fact sheet
PBDEs and PCBs in the Northwest - Q&A
The facts on Sightline's study of persistent toxics in northwesterners.
- 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.
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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
Sightline Daily news: Pollution
Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's pollution headlines. http://daily.sightline.org
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