The Environmental Protection Agency's administrator, Lisa Jackson, recently laid out her top priorities for the coming year. And right at the top of the list: Improving chemical safety.
"We will be accelerating work on chemicals of concern and supporting reform of our nation's chemical laws so that they keep pace with the chemical industry," said Jackson.
The brominated chemicals in flame-retardants known as PBDEs raise red flags for health researchers. Scientists now report a link between PBDEs in the blood and reduced IQ in young children.
"We will be accelerating work on chemicals of concern and supporting reform of our nation's chemical laws so that they keep pace with the chemical industry," said Jackson.
The brominated chemicals in flame-retardants known as PBDEs raise red flags for health researchers. Scientists now report a link between PBDEs in the blood and reduced IQ in young children.
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