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The presence of methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Californian sport fish is widespread and a concern for human health, the State Water Resources Control Board has announced. They specifically refer to sport fish caught in urban coaster waters. 19% of the coastline was found to have fish with levels of mercury much higher than the recommended limits for women of childbearing age and children. SWAMP (State Water Resources Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program) has just released its findings on what it describes as the largest statewide survey of contaminants in sports fish in coastal waters ever made. They said that levels of PCBs and methylmercury in fish is of great concern. This report, part of a two-year survey, has details on the first year, 2009, and includes information for 42 locations, focusing on Los Angeles and San Francisco. California's greatest problem is the accumulation of methymercury. Of the 42 locations studied, 8 had at least one specimen with methylmercury levels well above the OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment) limit for women of childbearing age and children. Sharks were the main fish to have excessive levels of mercury. 32 of the locations were found to have moderate levels of methylmercury contamination. Methylmercury has been linked to the nervous system developmental problems in children and teenagers, the authors explained. Children with high levels of mercury have a much higher risk of having learning disabilities. This contamination in California probably comes from regional and global emissions to the atmosphere, historic mining of gold, silver and mercury, and industrial and urban wastewater and stormwater. The PCB recommended threshold level for human consumption is zero. High PCB levels were found in at least one specimen in 6 of the 42 locations. The worst areas for PCB contamination were San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay. 31 of the 42 locations had moderate PCB contamination levels. Only five areas were deemed as safe. PCBs can damage the nerves, digestive tract and liver. They also raise the risk of developing certain cancers. PCBs used to be used in industrial, electrical and some other application - they are now banned. Low levels of other contaminants were also found, including selenium, chlordanes, DDT and dieldrin. -- Obama's black racist USAG appointee. Eric Holder, racist black United States Attorney General drops voter intimidation charges against the Black Panthers, "You are about to be ruled by the black man, cracker!" Eric Holder, prejudiced black United States Attorney General settles the hate crime debate, "Whites Not Protected by Hate Crime Laws." Nancy Pelosi, Democrat criminal, accessory before and after the fact, to former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel of New York's million dollar tax evasion. On December 3, 2010, Congress voted to censure Rangel for 11 ethics violations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi fought removal of Charles B. Rangel from the House Ways and Means Committee. Felony President. 18 USC, Sec. 600. Promise of employment or other benefit for political activity Obama violated the law by trying to buy Joe Sestak off with a political appointment in exchange for not pursuing an election bid to replace Arlen Specter. Obama violated the law by trying to buy former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff off last fall to see if he'd be interested in an administration job -- instead of running against Sen. Michael Bennet. --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- |
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On Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:10:47 +0000 (UTC), "Leroy N. Soetoro"
wrote: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/226849.php The presence of methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Californian sport fish is widespread and a concern for human health, the State Water Resources Control Board has announced. They specifically refer to sport fish caught in urban coaster waters. 19% of the coastline was found to have fish with levels of mercury much higher than the recommended limits for women of childbearing age and children. SWAMP (State Water Resources Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program) has just released its findings on what it describes as the largest statewide survey of contaminants in sports fish in coastal waters ever made. They said that levels of PCBs and methylmercury in fish is of great concern. This report, part of a two-year survey, has details on the first year, 2009, and includes information for 42 locations, focusing on Los Angeles and San Francisco. California's greatest problem is the accumulation of methymercury. Of the 42 locations studied, 8 had at least one specimen with methylmercury levels well above the OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment) limit for women of childbearing age and children. Sharks were the main fish to have excessive levels of mercury. 32 of the locations were found to have moderate levels of methylmercury contamination. Methylmercury has been linked to the nervous system developmental problems in children and teenagers, the authors explained. Children with high levels of mercury have a much higher risk of having learning disabilities. This contamination in California probably comes from regional and global emissions to the atmosphere, historic mining of gold, silver and mercury, and industrial and urban wastewater and stormwater. The PCB recommended threshold level for human consumption is zero. High PCB levels were found in at least one specimen in 6 of the 42 locations. The worst areas for PCB contamination were San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay. 31 of the 42 locations had moderate PCB contamination levels. Only five areas were deemed as safe. PCBs can damage the nerves, digestive tract and liver. They also raise the risk of developing certain cancers. PCBs used to be used in industrial, electrical and some other application - they are now banned. Low levels of other contaminants were also found, including selenium, chlordanes, DDT and dieldrin. I guess you missed the part about it's the Republicans who want to gut the EPA. |
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![]() Deep Dudu wrote in message ... On Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:10:47 +0000 (UTC), "Leroy N. Soetoro" wrote: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/226849.php The presence of methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Californian sport fish is widespread and a concern for human health, the State Water Resources Control Board has announced. They specifically refer to sport fish caught in urban coaster waters. 19% of the coastline was found to have fish with levels of mercury much higher than the recommended limits for women of childbearing age and children. SWAMP (State Water Resources Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program) has just released its findings on what it describes as the largest statewide survey of contaminants in sports fish in coastal waters ever made. They said that levels of PCBs and methylmercury in fish is of great concern. This report, part of a two-year survey, has details on the first year, 2009, and includes information for 42 locations, focusing on Los Angeles and San Francisco. California's greatest problem is the accumulation of methymercury. Of the 42 locations studied, 8 had at least one specimen with methylmercury levels well above the OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment) limit for women of childbearing age and children. Sharks were the main fish to have excessive levels of mercury. 32 of the locations were found to have moderate levels of methylmercury contamination. Methylmercury has been linked to the nervous system developmental problems in children and teenagers, the authors explained. Children with high levels of mercury have a much higher risk of having learning disabilities. This contamination in California probably comes from regional and global emissions to the atmosphere, historic mining of gold, silver and mercury, and industrial and urban wastewater and stormwater. The PCB recommended threshold level for human consumption is zero. High PCB levels were found in at least one specimen in 6 of the 42 locations. The worst areas for PCB contamination were San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay. 31 of the 42 locations had moderate PCB contamination levels. Only five areas were deemed as safe. PCBs can damage the nerves, digestive tract and liver. They also raise the risk of developing certain cancers. PCBs used to be used in industrial, electrical and some other application - they are now banned. Low levels of other contaminants were also found, including selenium, chlordanes, DDT and dieldrin. I guess you missed the part about it's the Republicans who want to gut the EPA. I guess you missed the part where Hussein wants to make an end run around the constitution and use the EPA to gut the US economy. Why do you hate America and the constitution? Oh, that's right. Socialist, redistributist loser. -Eddie Haskell |
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On Jun 1, 3:30*pm, "Eddie Haskell" wrote:
Deep Dudu wrote in message ... On Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:10:47 +0000 (UTC), "Leroy N. Soetoro" wrote: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/226849.php The presence of methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Californian sport fish is widespread and a concern for human health, the State Water Resources Control Board has announced. They specifically refer to sport fish caught in urban coaster waters. 19% of the coastline was found to have fish with levels of mercury much higher than the recommended limits for women of childbearing age and children. SWAMP (State Water Resources Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program) has just released its findings on what it describes as the largest statewide survey of contaminants in sports fish in coastal waters ever made. They said that levels of PCBs and methylmercury in fish is of great concern. This report, part of a two-year survey, has details on the first year, 2009, and includes information for 42 locations, focusing on Los Angeles and San Francisco. California's greatest problem is the accumulation of methymercury. Of the 42 locations studied, 8 had at least one specimen with methylmercury levels well above the OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment) limit for women of childbearing age and children. Sharks were the main fish to have excessive levels of mercury. 32 of the locations were found to have moderate levels of methylmercury contamination. Methylmercury has been linked to the nervous system developmental problems in children and teenagers, the authors explained. Children with high levels of mercury have a much higher risk of having learning disabilities. This contamination in California probably comes from regional and global emissions to the atmosphere, historic mining of gold, silver and mercury, and industrial and urban wastewater and stormwater. The PCB recommended threshold level for human consumption is zero. High PCB levels were found in at least one specimen in 6 of the 42 locations.. The worst areas for PCB contamination were San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay. 31 of the 42 locations had moderate PCB contamination levels. Only five areas were deemed as safe. PCBs can damage the nerves, digestive tract and liver. They also raise the risk of developing certain cancers. PCBs used to be used in industrial, electrical and some other application - they are now banned. Low levels of other contaminants were also found, including selenium, chlordanes, DDT and dieldrin. I guess you missed the part about it's the Republicans who want to gut the EPA. I guess you missed the part where Hussein wants to make an end run around the constitution and use the EPA to gut the US economy. Why do you hate America and the constitution? Oh, that's right. Socialist, redistributist loser. -Eddie Haskell Soon we will have to wear masks to whisk away the awful pollutant CO2 from our breath. I can't wait for them to end carbonated beverages such as Pepsi Cola, Coca Cola, and especially Budweiser. And fire extinguishers!!! Can you imagine a device that's designed to put CO2 into the environment as part of its proper operation??? Talk about a design flaw. No more fire extinguishers. |
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