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. -
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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.
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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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Oregon Center for Environmental Health
A non-profit, member-based organization that was founded in 1996, its mission is to protect public health and the environment by promoting alternatives to use, manufacture, release and disposal of toxic chemicals. http://www.oregon-health.org -
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People for Puget Sound
PPS is a citizens' group working to protect and restore the health of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits through education and action. Its vision is a clean and healthy Sound, teeming with fish and wildlife, cared for by people who live here. http://pugetsound.org
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