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- Global Assessment of the State-of-the-Science of Endocrine Disruptors. Report. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS). 134 pp. 12 August 2002. Online at http://www.who.int/pcs/emerg_site/edc/global_edc_TOC.htm.
- Endocrine disrupting chemicals: New publication shows need for further research World Health Organization Web Site (Online), 12 August 2002.
- Duckworth, L. Alarm at gender-bending chemicals Independent.co.uk (Online), 12 August 2002.
- Panel finds no danger from playground wood Environment News Service (Online), 8 August 2002.
- Christensen, DE. Drugs in the waters. BioMedNet (Online), 7 August 2002. Toy, VS. Long island study sees no cancer tie to pesticides New York Times (Online), 6 August 2002.
- Lazaroff, C. No link between organochlorines, breast cancer Environment News Service (Online), 6 August 2002.
- EPA, enviros disagree on pesticide reassessment Environment News Service (Online), 5 August 2002.
- N. Seppa. Hormone therapy falls out of favor? Science News, 162(27 July 2002): 61.
- Raloff, J. 2002. Study links dioxin to breast cancer. Science News, 162(3 August 2002):77.
- FDA panel urges US government to warn pregnant women, young children to limit eating canned tuna due to mercury. Mercury Policy Project (E-wire Press Release), 25 July 02.
- Nelson, B. The case of the deformed frogs. Newsday (Online), 23 July 02.
- Cowley, G. and K. Springen. The end of the age of estrogen. Newsweek (MSNBC Online), 22 July 02.
- Gorman, C and A Park. The truth about hormones. Time, 160(22 July 2002): 33-36.
- Pickrell, J. More than skin deep? Science News, 162(20 July 2002): 36.
- Duenwald, M. Hormone therapy: One size, clearly, no longer fits all. New York Times (Online), 16 July 02.
- Marcus, A. Estrogen therapy linked to ovarian cancer. HealthScout (Online), 16 July 02.
- FDA warns of chemical in plastic. Associated Press (InteliHealth, Online), 16 July 02.
- Epstein, SS. Opinion: Beware carcinogens, phthalates in cosmetics. Environment News Service, 15 July 02.
- Pickrell, J. Pesticides mess with immunity. Science News, 162(13 July 2002):19-20.
- Fox, M. Cosmetics full of suspect chemicals, group says. Reuters News Service (PlanetArk Online), 12 July 02.
- Jacobson, Anne. Lymphocytes recruited as toxic monitors. BioMedNet News, 10 July 02.
- Dunne, M. Veteran journalist unravels emerging issue. SEJournal, 12(Summer 2002): 1, 22-23.
- Lazaroff, C. Beauty products may contain controversial chemicals. Environment News Service, 10 July 02.
- Kolata, G. and M. Petersen. Hormone replacement study a shock to the medical system. New York Times, 10 July 02.
- Study on risks of estrogen-progestin combination to treat symptoms of menopause prompts many questions. Associated Press (InteliHealth, Online), 10 July 02.
- Avril, Tom. A two-pronged approach to three-legged frogs. Philadelphia Inquirer Online), 10 July 02.
- Kolata, G. Citing risks, US will halt study of drugs for hormones. New York Times, 9 July 02.
- Lazaroff, C. Pesticides, parasites spell double trouble for frogs . Environment News Service, 9 July 02.
- Caution on hormone replacement therapy. Associated Press, (InteliHealth Online), 9 July 02.
- Romano, J. Arsenic-free alternatives for decking. New York Times (Online), 7 July 02.
- Quebec to ban most non-farm pesticides by 2005. Reuters News Service (PlantetArk, Online), 5 July 02.
- Environmental oestrogen shown to affect sperm. Reuters News Service (PlantetArk, Online), 4 July 02.
- Environmental estrogens make sperm peak too fast. Environment News Service (Online), 3 July 02.
- Senate panel votes to ban mercury thermometers. Reuters News Service, (PlanetArk, Online), 28 June 02.
- Breast cancer drug could cause uterine cancer, FDA warns. InteliHealth (Online), 28 June 02.
- Big new study: No link between breast cancer and the pill. InteliHealth (Online), 26 June 02.
- UV radiation linked to deformed amphibians. Environment News Service (Online), 21 June 02.
- Pesticide review finds little risk. Environment News Service (Online), 13 June 02.
- Toxic chemicals seen contributing to increased childhood illness. Cox News Service (InteliHealth, Online), 12 June 02.
- EPA OKs safety of many pesticides. Associated Press (InteliHealth, Online), 11 June 02.
- Frogs are popping up malformed . Associated Press (Concord Monitor, Online), 11 June 02.
- Renner, Rebecca. Drug mixtures prove harmful . Environmental Science and Technology (Online), 7 June 02.
- Daley, Beth. Mercury report targets dentists. Boston Globe (Online), 5 June 02.
- Meersman, Tom. Higher birth defect rates found in Red River Valley farm families. Minneapolis Star Tribune (Online), 4 June 02.
- EPA, chemical industry study environmental effects. Environment News Service (Online), 3 June 02.
- Lyman, Francesca. Toxic tubing. MSNBC (Online), 3 June 02.
- Cushman, John H., Jr. New study adds to debate on EPA rules for pesticide. New York Times, 2 June 02:28.
- Seavey, Todd. The DDT ban turns 30 - Millions dead of malaria because of ban, more deaths likely. Special Report, American Council on Science and Health, June 02. (See Press Release: Thirtieth anniversary of misguided ban on DDT)
- Study assesses risk of toxic chemicals. Associated Press (New York Times, Online), 31 May 02.
- Erickson, Britt E. More than just dioxins in food. Environmental Science and Technology (Online), 30 May 02.
- Environmental estrogens could hamper songbird breeding . Environment News Service (Online), 29 May 02.
- Harder, B. Look ma, too much soy: Hormone in infant food reduces immunity in mice. Science News, 25 May 02: 325.
- Court rules drug maker liable for cancer. Yahoo News, 24 May 02.
- Lowy, Joan. Animal rights, environmental groups face off over animal lab testing. Scripps Howard News Service, 21 May 02.
- EU launches study on "gender bending" chemicals. Reuters News Service (Online, Planet Ark), 16 May 02.
- Mercury food alert issued for swordfish, shark. Environment News Service (Online), 13 May 02.
- DEET linked to neurological damage. Environment News Service (Online), 10 May 02.
- Pollution kills thousands of children. Environment News Service (Online), 10 May 02.
- Datson, T. Europe's sweetmakers dismiss US toxic chocolate claims. Reuters News Service (Planet Ark Online), 10 May 02.
- Lies, E. Whale burgers may be hazardous to your health. Reuters News Service (Planet Ark Online), 10 May 02.
- Lowy, Joan. One mom's stance against environmental chemicals. Scripps Howard News Service, 8 May 02.
- Lowy, Joan. Probing links between chemicals and ill health. Scripps Howard News Service, 8 May 02.
- Lowy, Joan. An increase in problems for baby boys. Scripps Howard News Service, 8 May 02.
- Burros, M. Study finds far less pesticide residue on organic produce. New York Times (Online), 8 May 02.
- Lies, E. Japan activists warn against Norway whale imports. Reuters News Service (PlanetArk online) 8 May 02.
- McClure, R. Dead orca is a 'red alert'. Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Online), 7 May 02.
- Worms may cause frog deformities. New York Times (Online), 5 May 02.
- Parasite may be causing frog deformities. Environment News Service (Online), 23 Apr 02.
- Kolata, G. In public health, definitive data can be elusive. New York Times (Online), 23 Apr 02.
- Harder, B. Herbicide disrupts sexual growth. Science News, 161(20 Apr 02):243.
- Edelson, Ed. Smoke-filled wombs no place for a baby boy. HealthScout (Online), 18 Apr 02.
- Weed killer deforms sex organs in frogs, study finds. Associated Press (New York Times Online), 17 Apr 02.
- Fox, M. Weedkiller makes male frogs into females. Reuters News Service (Planet Ark Online), 17 Apr 02.
- Lazaroff, C. Common herbicide linked to sexual side effects in frogs. Environment News Service (Online), 16 Apr 02.
- Hayes, TB, et al. Hermaphroditic, demasculinized frogs after exposure to the herbicide atrazine at low ecologically relevant doses. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 99(8, April 16): 5476-5480. 2002.
- Whale meat toxics ignored in push for commercial whaling. Environment News Service (Online), 15 Apr 02.
- Bouchez, C. Herbs with estrogen action may raise cancer risk. HealthScout (Online), 10 Apr 02. Fox, M. 'New' pesticides affect immune system, study finds. Reuters News Service (Planet Ark Online), 10 Apr 02.
- Laino, C. Medical detectives suspect viral, toxic link to Parkinson's disease. MSNBC (Online), 5 Apr 02.
- Westphal, SP. Early puberty linked to shampoos. New Scientist (Online), 3 Apr 02.
- Marcus, A. Banned hormone's effects last three generations. HealthScout (Online), 28 Mar 02.
- Uhlig, R. Pollution bends the genders of song birds. Connected (Telegraph.co.uk - Online), 28 Mar 02.
- Clover, C. Third of male river fish change sex. Connected (Telegraph.co.uk - Online), 27 Mar 02.
- Clover, C. Male fish fertility affected by endocrine disrupting substances. Environment Agency (Online), 26 Mar 02.
- Gene variant may identify women who could protect hearts by taking estrogen. Associated Press (IntelliHealth - Online), 27 Mar 02.
- Arsenic linked to arterial diseases. Environment News Service, 26 Mar 02.
- Harder, B. A confluence of contaminants. Science News, 23 Mar 02.
- River pollution threatens English fertility. Planet Ark (Online), 19 Mar 02.
- Laurance, J. Huge rise in babies born with defects. Independent.co.uk (Online), 18 Mar 02.
- Lean, G. and R. Sadler. Male fertility fears over pollution in water supply. Independent.co.uk (Online), 17 Mar 02.
- Lean, G. and R. Sadler. British men are less fertile than hamsters.. Independent.co.uk (Online), 17 Mar 02.
- Kolpin, DW, et al. Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants in US streams, 1999-2000: A national reconnaissance. Environmental Science & Technology, 36(6, March 15):1202-1211. 2002.
Free Adobe PDF version / Article available for purchase - Revkin, AC. FDA considers new tests for environmental effects. New York Times (Online), 14 Mar 02.
- Pianin, E. Drug wastes pollute waterways. Washington Post (Online), 13 Mar 02:A8.
- Lazaroff, C. Drugs, chemicals pollute US waterways. Environment News Service (Online), 13 Mar 02.
- Revkin, AC. Stream tests show traces of array of contaminants. New York Times (Online), 13 Mar 02.
- Verrengia, J. Beauty aids contaminating waterways. Associated Press (Online), 13 Mar 02.
- What's in that water? USGS releases first nationwide look at pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic contaminants in US streams. US Geologic Survey, Press Release, 13 Mar 02.
Press Release / USGS Water Quality Web Site - Burros, M. Second thoughts on mercury in fish. New York Times (Online), 13 Mar 02.
- Vietnam slams US over Agent Orange. Planet Ark (Online), 7 Mar 02.
- US scientists question Vietnam dioxin studies. Planet Ark (Online), 6 Mar 02.
- Agent Orange no mystery for some Vietnam children. Planet Ark (Online), 6 Mar 02.
- Children bear the heaviest burden of environmental disease. Environment News Service (Online), 5 Mar 02.
- Vietnam blood dioxin levels "startling". Planet Ark (Online), 4 Mar 02.
- Some sheep dippers predisposed to illness. Planet Ark (Online), 4 Mar 02.
- Review on fish-eating advice for women. Associated Press (New York Times Online), 2 Mar 02.
- Women may need more protection from mercury in fish. Environment News Service (Online), 1 Mar 02.
- Lead exposure linked to antisocial behavior. Environment News Service (Online), 1 Mar 02.
- Researchers back away from conclusion that agent orange may cause cancer in children. Environment News Service (Online), 28 Feb 02.
- EU proposes curbs on toxic chemicals by 2003. Planet Ark (Online), 22 Feb 02.
- UN seeks crackdown on hazardous chemicals. Planet Ark (Online), 18 Feb 02.
- Home Depot, Lowe's to stop selling arsenic-treated wood. Planet Ark (Online), 15 Feb 02.
- Pianin, E. Use of arsenic in wood products to end. Washington Post, 13 Feb 02:A2.
- Whyche, S. Expert advice varies for dealing with arsenic-laden wood. Intelihealth (Online), 13 Feb 02.
- Lazaroff, C. EPA announces phase out of arsenic treated wood. Environmental News Service (Online), 12 Feb 02.
- Antibiotics give Belgium new food scare. Planet Ark (Online), 12 Feb 02.
- Huslin, A. In a glass of water, a mother's worst fear. Washingon Post, 10 Feb 02.
- Old pesticide still makes it to Arctic. Science News 161(9 Feb 02):93-94.
- McClintock, M. Pressure-treated lumber: The debate continues. Washington Post 6 Feb 02:H2.
- Estrogen given to suppress height. Associated Press (Intelihealth - Online), 6 Feb 02.
- 'Fixing' girls who are growing too tall. WebMDHealth (Online), 6 Feb 02.
- Study questions menopause hormones' quality-of-life benefits. Associated Press (Intelihealth - Online), 5 Feb 02.
- Woodwell, GM. Pregnancy in a polluted world. Science, 295(1 Feb):803. 2002.
- Whitney, S. For baby's sake. Deseret News, 31 Jan 02.
- Hemminger, P. Flame retardant chemical found in fish, humans. Environment News Service (Online), 31 Jan 02.
- Belgian PCB contamination spreads to pigs. Planet Ark (Online), 30 Jan 02.
- Fox, M. Men carrying pollutant have more boys. Planet Ark (Online), 30 Jan 02.
- Men with high levels of PCBs more likely to father boys. Press Release (Michigan State University), 28 Jan 02.
- Belgium finds PCB traces in chicken feed. Planet Ark 28 Jan 02.
- Toxic waste landfills pose birth defect risks. Environment News Service 25 Jan 02.
- Fears grow over landfill defect link. BBC News 25 Jan 02.
- Raloff, J. Hormones: Here's the beef. Science News 161(Jan 5):10.
- Ananthaswamy, A. Electrical appliances linked to miscarriage. New Scientist (Online), 10 Jan 02.
- Chlorinated water could harm pregnant women. Environment News Service (Online), 9 Jan 02.
- Tap water chemical risky for the pregnant. Reuters News Service (Planet Ark - Online), 9 Jan 02.
- NY Trade Center workers moved due to mercury worry. Reuters News Service (Planet Ark - Online), 7 Jan 02.
- Hormone in contraceptive fights cancer. Associated Press (InteliHealth - Online), 2 Jan 02.
- Pollution linked with birth defects in U.S. study. Reuters News Service (Planet Ark Online), 1 Jan 02.
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