6/1/02 Washington, DC – More than 20 million Americans breathe toxic chemicals that expose them to cancer risks at least 100 times “acceptable” levels, according to voluminous data released quietly Friday by the Environmental Protection Agency. Those most at risk are mainly city dwellers, but virtually everyone who breathes outdoor air in the United States has […]
Dozens of palms diseased; cost in tens of thousands by Hala Ali Aryan, Staff Writer : Union-Tribune August 1, 2002 DEL MAR – The city will remove at least 10 and potentially dozens of palm trees along the coast during the next few years after finding that at least 25 are infected with a fatal […]
by Nicholas Wade : NY Times One of the most remarkable examples of symbiosis, the interdependence of different species, involves a tropical ant called the attine, or leaf-cutter. The ants grow a mushroomlike fungus in vast underground gardens, and they protect the fungus against a devastating mold with antibiotics produced by a bacterium that lives […]
ORLANDO, FL – As Floridians recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Charley they are being advised to be on the lookout for mold growth in buildings. Disaster officials caution that standing water and prolonged dampness from Charley’s heavy rains can lead to mold growth that is unhealthy for humans. Water-damaged carpets, wallboard, insulation, padding, […]
Environmental toxins called proteasome inhibitors cause a Parkinson’s disease-like movement disorder in rats, according to new research. The findings suggest that these natural toxins may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s in humans. Proteasome inhibitors are produced by bacteria and fungi. Humanmade proteasome inhibitors also find their way into the environment. “These results suggest that […]
What it is: Toxic mold reproduces through spores, which circulate in air. Of 100,000 types of mold, only a few dozen are toxic. Where it is: Toxic mold is not the dark scum often found in a tub. It can flourish behind walls and on wood after a leak. What it can do: Toxic mold […]
 
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