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Change in state law prompts expanded electronics recycling program
TribLocal - Downers Grove » NewsFollowing the success of an electronics recycling extravaganza and changes to state law taking effect in January of next year, Downers Grove will host a …... -
Winnetka promotes public safety officials
TribLocal - Winnetka & Northfield » NewsSeveral Winnetka fire and police officials were recently promoted to senior administrative positions. Joseph J. Pellus was promoted from Police Commander to Deputy Chief of …... -
Building evacuated at USC Health Sciences Campus after hazardous-materials spill
L.A. NOWA building at USC’s Health Sciences Campus was evacuated Thursday because of a hazardous-material spill, a USC public safety official said. The Clinical Sciences Annex in the 2200 block of Alcazar Street is three miles northeast of downtown Los... -
California congressman tackles toxic trade in new bill
Greenspace“The States have been passing laws that are already increasing the amount of e-waste collected for recycling, instead of land-filling,” said Kate Sinding, senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council. “Unfortunately,... -
Van Nuys facility agrees to $100,000 fine
GreenspaceA Van Nuys metal-plating business has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine to settle charges that it mishandled hazardous waste. Inspectors from the Environmental Protection Agency and Los Angeles County Fire Department found that Crown Chrome Plating, a... -
HazMat investigation at Wilmette Harbor a false alarm
TribLocal - Wilmette & Kenilworth » NewsThe south gate to Gillson Park in Wilmette was blockaded earlier this week after a U.S. Coast Guard official reported that suspicious white powder was …... -
Human remains found in Bakersfield home
L.A. NOWHuman remains: Human remains found in Bakersfield home... -
Residents evacuated after major train derailment
L.A. NOWEmergency officials in the Antelope Valley have evacuated residents after a major freight train derailment. About half of the 62-car train derailed near Littlerock. At least 14 of the cars were carrying hazardous material. Officials are trying to... -
Kettleman City asks: Why so many birth defects?
When environmental activists began a survey of birth defects in this small migrant farming town halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the results were alarming.
Approximately 20 babies were born here during the 14 months beginning in September...Tags: San Francisco, Kings County (California), California, Waste Management Incorporated, Waste Management and Pollution Control
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Metra riders subjected to high amounts of diesel soot
Day after day, thousands of commuters are breathing high levels of toxic diesel pollution trapped in Chicago's two major rail stations and even inside the trains they ride, a Tribune investigation has found.
Testing by the newspaper found the amount of...Tags: Berkeley (Alameda, California), Human Body, Diseases and Illnesses, Regional Authority, California
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Synthetic playing fields: Experts to discuss safety
The safety of artificial turf will be discussed by a panel of pediatric, environmental health and law experts at 7 p.m. Monday at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Center in Chicago.
Artificial turf is often used as an alternative to natural grass, which can...Tags: Family, Medical Specialization, Julie Deardorff, Drugs and Medicines, Human Interest
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Cell phones and kids: How to limit exposure
If you're worried about your child's developing brain being affected by cell phones, try these tips to limit exposure:
Don't let toddlers or young children use cell phones. Teenagers should limit use to head sets or texting to keep the antenna away...Tags: Radio, Julie Deardorff, Health, Elections, Science and Technology
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