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Environmental Politics and Law (EVST 255) The lecture reviews water law in the United States, and highlights challenges inherent in regulating water quality. Aging water infrastructure, pesticide and herbicide application, and surface water runoff all pose challenges in maintaining a clean drinking water supply. The lecture covers pesticide management through the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The management of pesticides and herbicides in drinking water has been heavily influenced by the economic concerns of pesticide and herbicide users as well as the municipal water agencies charged with testing water regularly for regulated chemicals. The lecture concludes with the regulation history of atrazine, a commonly used herbicide that research has shown to be hormonally active. 00:00 – Chapter 1. Clean Water: Science and Law 08:23 – Chapter 2. The Safe Drinking Water Act and Its Limits 24:00 – Chapter 3. Mapping Out Atrazine and Its Regulatory History 38:44 – Chapter 4. The Dance of Regulation Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: open.yale.edu This course was recorded in Spring 2010. Video Rating: 0 / 5
BPA otherwise known as Bisphenol A is a compound widely used in the manufacture of plastics and epoxy resins. This industrial chemical has created quite a stir since 2007 and is still a subject of intense controversy. BPA can be found in plastics around us and is in the products that we use every day, from DVDs to eyeglasses to mobile phones. Normally, BPA is harmless, that is, until it gets in contact with food and drinks and leaches out. According to a report of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), “the primary source of exposure to BPA for most people is through the diet…BPA in food and beverages accounts for the majority of daily human exposure.”
However, not all plastics contain BPA. Plastics are categorized into 7 types according to the recycling process and the classification codes are located at the bottom of plastic containers. According to NTP, only plastic no. 7, designated as “other” contains BPA. Incidentally there are other organizations which report that BPA is also found in plastic no. 3.
Some of the adverse effects that BPA may cause include the following:
BPA is an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) that mimics the neurotoxic properties of the hormone estrogen. According to the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) of the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC). “BPA has been associated with increases in developmental disorders of the brain and nervous system in animals. These developmental disorders in animals are like problems such as ADHD (attention deficit hyper-reactivity disorder) in humans.”
PEHSU reports that “BPA may cause changes in cells in breasts, the uterus, and the prostate which can increase risk of cancers.” The September 2008 report of NTP suggests that BPA exposure may be linked to prostate and brain cancer.
The NTP report also says that BPA can cause behavioral problems in fetuses, infants and children. It can induce early onset of puberty in girls and can cause reproductive disorders.
Clean non-leaching stainless steel – BPA and phthalate free
Convertible sippy-to-straw drink cup (straw and straw adaptor + no-spill valve)
Travel cap and plug
Colorful protective sleeve that insulates little hands from cold liquid
Just like the original Safe Sippy with added features: Cover lid, travel no leak plug, and new straw adapter. With the straw adapter your child does not have to lift the cup to drink. Also has removable handles. Dishawasher safe. BPA free. Phthalate free.
Hi from spring break vacation for Makeup University! To learn more on the S’Well read below! Remember to LIKE on Facebook! cherelynn.com http The water bottle, re-imagined. Re-engineered. With a stylist. A bulky camping canteen no longer, now a sleek, portable hydration vessel. Not only providing liquids on the go, also a gleaming fashion accessory. All this while saving the planet from plastic waste and providing clean water to those in need. S’well bottles are elegant and useful. Portable and chic. Double walled, vacuum insulated construction allows beverages stay hot or cold for a long time. Constructed of the highest quality stainless steel (18/8 food grade), these bottles are non leaching, toxin free, virtually unbreakable, yet lightweight, with a wide mouth to allow for easy cleaning, adding ice cubes and most of all, enjoyable drinking
