February 11, 2010
High levels of mercury were reportedly found in samples of canned tuna.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – High mercury levels have reportedly been found in canned tuna samples from top selling brands. As reported by HealthDay News, the results showed that of over 300 samples tested, 55 percent contained mercury levels that were higher than safety levels outlined […]
July 20, 2009
Two men have been charged for alleged improper removal of asbestos.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (Massachusetts) – Two men have been charged with the improper removal of asbestos in connection with demolition projects in Attleboro and North Attleboro, Massachusetts. As reported by the Wicked Local, Arthur Amaral, who owns Northeast Demolition and Removal, and site foreman Shaun […]
June 29, 2009
A Massachusetts man and his brother have been charged with asbestos violations.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (Norton, Massachusetts) – A Massachusetts man and his brother have been charged with violating the Clean Air Act in connection with the improper removal of asbestos. As reported by the Wicked Local, Shaun Amaral and Arthur Amaral, Northeast Demolition and Removal […]
April 5, 2009
Baby formula samples were found to have traces of a chemical used for rocket fuel.
Wired PR News – Baby formula samples were found to contain trace amounts of a chemical used in rocket fuel. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a study last month […]
March 30, 2009
Tests of samples taken from a closed Montana plant reportedly show no signs of asbestos.
Wired PR News – Results from tests performed so far on air samples taken from a recently closed Montana plant have shown no sign of asbestos contamination. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 43 samples from Ash Grove Cement […]
February 23, 2009
A former Secret Service agent is chosen to lead stimulus oversight panel.
WiredPRNews – A former agent with the Secret Service has been chosen as head of a board formed to oversee the management of the economic stimulus plan. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Earl Devaney has been tapped as chair of the Recovery […]
February 9, 2009
A global warming lawsuit against two federal agencies has been settled.
Wired PR News.com – An environmental lawsuit against the federal government in 2002 has been settled. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the suit alleged that two U.S. agencies financed projects oversees that would cause environmental and economic harm due to a change in […]
January 30, 2009
A new study claims obesity can be transferred from person to person like the common cold.
Wired PR News.com – A new study proposes that individuals can catch obesity in the same manner one may catch the common cold. As reported by Live Science, the research links an adenovirus called AD-36 to obesity in some adults.
As […]
January 22, 2009
PHOENIX, AZ - January, 2009 - An end to plastic bottle pollution may be in sight. ENSO Bottles, of Phoenix, Arizona is introducing a biodegradable PET plastic bottle that will change the way we think about plastic.
In 2007, there were more than four (4) billion pounds of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottles that were burned […]
January 13, 2009
Supreme Court justices hear arguments regarding waste disposal of gold mine.
Wired PR News.com – The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments regarding the issue of a gold mine in Alaska disposing of wastes in a lake close by. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the case may be one that sets a precedent […]
