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Nitrate Defined
A compound containing nitrogen that can exist in the atmosphere or as a dissolved gas in water and which can have harmful effects on humans and animals. Nitrates in water can cause severe illness in infants and domestic animals. A plant nutrient and inorganic fertilizer, nitrate is found in septic systems, animal feed lots, agricultural fertilizers, manure, industrial waste waters, sanitary landfills, and garbage dumps.
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Free water screening tests offered in county
Published July 5, 2009, 1:06 am, Eaton Rapids Community News
CHARLOTTE - Free drinking water well screenings for nitrates and the pesticide atrazine is being offered in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Michigan State University, the
Ban fireworks to save the planet
Published July 4, 2009, 2:57 am, Pravda
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is an American national holiday which celebrates the founding of the American nation.
July Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
Published July 2, 2009, 7:13 am, USGS
Do you want the most current climate change projections and recommendations for future actions? If so, then check out USGS Science Picks ! You can also gain insight on the Arctic’s energy assets, how a tribal canoe journey is helping improve water resources in the Salish Sea, efforts to weed out alien invaders, and the need to save declining coral ecosystems. As you enjoy the July 4 fireworks, ...
EPA Ready to Settle Bay Area Pesticide Suit
Published July 2, 2009, 6:43 am, CommonDreams.org
by Jane Kay SAN FRANCISCO - the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday a proposed settlement of a lawsuit that could result in scrutiny of how dozens of dangerous pesticides affect threatened and endangered species living around San Francisco Bay. If the EPA decides to settle the suit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, it would require reviewing the health effects of ...
Protecting private wells
Published July 2, 2009, 6:20 am, The River Reporter
Part two: Which tests and why? PENNSYLVANIA — Residents of Meadville and Dimock continue to live with contaminated water wells as the companies drilling for natural gas nearby strive to meet Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) directives to restore those water sources.
Holiday still sparkles without fireworks
Published July 2, 2009, 2:31 am, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sometimes, all the logic in the world is still not enough. Perhaps it's human nature, but we can be extremely resistant to change, even when the preponderance of evidence indicates otherwise.
EPA ready to settle Bay Area pesticide suit
Published July 1, 2009, 8:47 pm, San Francisco Chronicle
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday a proposed settlement of a lawsuit that could result in scrutiny of how dozens of dangerous pesticides affect threatened and endangered species living around San Francisco Bay. If the EPA decides to...
Is your well water safe?
Published June 30, 2009, 7:10 pm, The Journal-Standard
Local and national health experts say private well owners should test their wells regularly to ensure they are not exposed to contaminants such as coliform bacteria and high levels of nitrates.
Hepburn gets $6.6-M grant for long-awaited water system
Published June 30, 2009, 5:32 pm, Regina Leader-Post
Word has reached residents of Hepburn, Saskatchewan, that $6.6 million in federal and provincial money will flow into the village for a new water system — a welcome announcement after a recent report that significant levels of contaminants plague residents' well water.
Jen Boulanger: Come Together to Prevent My Murder
Published June 30, 2009, 11:37 am, The Huffington Post
In my 15 years as the executive director of the Allentown Women's Center, a reproductive health care facility that also performs abortions, I have never felt more vulnerable.
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