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LA Sen. David Vitter (R-Formaldehyde)

Andy Kroll November 12, 2009 Excerpt “So why is Vitter so sympathetic to the formaldehyde industry? Campaign finance records show that many of Louisiana’s big formaldehyde polluters happen to be—you guessed it—Vitter campaign donors. He’s received $9,000 from Dow Chemical’s … Continue reading

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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) confirms link between formaldehyde and leukemia

Jennifer Sass Senior Scientist Washington, D.C. NRDC November 4, 2009 I won’t bury the lead: last week the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the most prestigious international body for cancer assessment in the world, determined that sufficient evidence exists … Continue reading

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Formaldehyde Exposure and Asthma in Children: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Objective: Despite multiple published studies regarding the association between formaldehyde exposure and childhood asthma, a consistent association has not been identified. This study reports the results of a systematic review of published literature in order to provide a more … Continue reading

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More Problems at Evergreen Square Apartments – New Orleans based Fountainbleau Management Services

By Emily Le Coz, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo, Miss. Nov. 1, 2009 TUPELO – The brief working relationship between the former Evergreen Square apartment complex and the city of Tupelo appears over. The two had seemingly cooperated the past year … Continue reading

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American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) – Damp environments, poorly maintained heating & air-conditioning systems & carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality

Heating, Air-Conditioning And Carpets May Be Hazardous To Your Health ScienceDaily (Nov. 11, 2009) — Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts at the annual meeting of … Continue reading

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