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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- Research & Publications
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Fact sheet
PBDEs and PCBs in the Northwest - Q&A
The facts on Sightline's study of persistent toxics in northwesterners. -
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.
- 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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Organization
Toxic Free Legacy Coalition
TFL is a broad alliance of organizations across Washington state that works to phase out the use of and prevent new sources of persistent toxic chemicals in the environment and our bodies. http://www.toxicfreelegacy.org -
Organization
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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