http://www.nrcm.org/rss.asp?f=4 NRCM Toxic Free Maine bdimond@nrcm.orgFri, 03 Sep 2010 03:19:46 EDTFuzzyRSS 1.0.1 http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3803COLUMBUS, Ohio — A resurgence of bedbugs across the United States has homeowners and apartment dwellers taking desperate measures to eradicate the tenacious bloodsuckers, with some relying on dangerous outdoor pesticides and fly-by-night exterminators.The problem has gotten so bad that the Environmental Protection Agency warned this month against the indoor use of chemicals meant for the out...bdimond@nrcm.orgTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3802As a scheduled speaker at the Bureau of Environmental Protection hearing on Aug. 19 about the safety of bisphenol-A, I was amazed that industry lawyers could speak for 25 minutes, but citizens were limited to five minutes. I was timed out before I could speak, so I am sharing my remarks through this column.Those of us at the hearing heard a lot of references to “science,” but very litt...bdimond@nrcm.orgSun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3801The Maine Board of Environmental Protection held a hearing on Aug. 19 concerning a proposed ban on the chemical bisphenol A (also known as BPA) in children’s products and is taking public comments on the issue until Aug. 30. The hearing was followed by a column from Jeff Stier, an attorney with the American Council on Science and Health, “Opponents use scare tactics against BPA” ...bdimond@nrcm.orgSat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3799Even in some of the most remote wilderness areas of Maine, it's not unlikely that you might find a plastic bag snagged on a tree or meandering down your favorite fishing stream. Whether from a big box retailer or a mom and pop convenience store, single use plastic bags are everywhere. Some states are considering bans on plastic bags. Here in Maine, environmentalists and retailers are working toget...bdimond@nrcm.orgWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3790AUGUSTA -- Cheryl Denis of Portland is worried about the health of her two young girls.Comments on this issue will be accepted by the state through 5 p.m. Aug. 30. To find out more about the board, go to: www.maine.gov/dep/bep/index.htmShe testified Thursday before the state's Board of Environmental Protection in support of proposed rules to ban the sale of baby bottles, sippy cups and sports bott...bdimond@nrcm.orgFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3791AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Board of Environmental Protection on Thursday ordered the former owner of the HoltraChem factory in Orrington to remove two large landfills from a site blamed for leaching massive quantities of mercury into the Penobscot River.By unanimous vote, the BEP rejected Mallinckrodt Corp.’s appeal of a 2008 cleanup order of the HoltraChem site from the Maine Departme...bdimond@nrcm.orgFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3795This afternoon, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection took public testimony on a proposal to ban the sale of baby bottles and other reusable food and beverage containers made with the chemical bisphenol-A. Representatives from the toy, canning and grocery industry said the ban goes too far. Supporters of the ban said that it could go even further.     More than 50 pe...bdimond@nrcm.orgThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3787AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine environmental regulators are considering a proposal to ban the chemical bisphenol-A from baby bottles, sippy cups, water bottles and other reusable food and beverage containers.The Board of Environmental Protection is expected to hear testimony from parents, scientists, doctors, business owners and environmental health advocates at its hearing Thursday in Augusta. They...bdimond@nrcm.orgThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3789Augusta — Calling bisphenol A (BPA) one of the “worst-of-the-worst” toxic chemicals in consumer products, a large crowd of parents, scientists, doctors, nurses, business owners, and environmental health advocates expressed a resounding show of support at the Thursday, Aug. 19, hearing regarding the Department of Environmental Protection’s proposal to name BPA as Maine&#8217...bdimond@nrcm.orgThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.nrcm.org/news_detail.asp?news=3808Chair Lessard, members of the Board.  My name is Matt Prindiville and I’m the Clean Production Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine.  NRCM testifies in support of the proposed rule.  I know you’ve had a long day so I promise to brief and to the point.  I’ve attached a timeline from the Environmental Working Group which outlines the basic...bdimond@nrcm.orgThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT