In 2007 the Minnesota Legislature (Minnesota Statute 144.998) directed the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to conduct four biomonitoring pilot projects: South Minneapolis Children’s Arsenic Study East Metro PFC Biomonitoring Pilot Project (also see: East Metro PFC Biomonitoring Follow-up Project) Riverside Prenatal Biomonitoring Pilot Project Lake Superior Mercury Project SeeContinue Reading
New state program for farmers designed to increase the voluntary adoption of conservation practices that protect local rivers, streams and other waters by reducing fertilizer run-off and soil erosion is being heralded as “historic” but could create nothing more than immunity or a loophole (and big cash: technical assistance andContinue Reading
An update to a study going since 1990 was completed on the numerous adverse health impacts of air pollution. In 2005 “89% of the world’s population lived in areas where the World Health Organization Air Quality Guideline was exceeded.” Of course, what happens in China can and often does affectContinue Reading
EPA announces groundwater contamination due to mining in Wyoming. Story HERE. NOTE IN MINNESOTA private well owners are responsible for testing their wells and for their own drinking water safety. See details HERE.Continue Reading
Minnesota Senators Klobuchar and Franken Vote to Protect Public Health – See full list of who voted for what HERE.Continue Reading