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Glaciers Disappear from Glacier National Park, Triclosan Health Concerns, Protecting Great Lakes from Asian Carp, Praise for EPA for Banning Fumigants Near Homes

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Posted April 8, 2010 in The Media and the Environment

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The Associated Press highlighted a new study by NRDC and the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization, showing that the rapid melting of glaciers in Glacier National Park threatens wildlife, forests and jobs in Montana; dozens of national and local outlets carried the story, including USA Today, the Washington Post, NPR and NBC Nightly News

 

Sarah Janssen spoke with the Washington Post about health concerns related to triclosan, an antibacterial chemical used in most liquid soaps and other personal care products… Sarah explained that regular soap and water offer the same benefits as triclosan without potential ill health effects in the Boston Globe

 

FOX Chicago News interviewed Henry Henderson about protecting the Great Lakes from the invasive Asian carp while improving lake and canal infrastructure… Gina Solomon praised the EPA for banning the use of dangerous aluminum and magnesium phosphide fumigants near homes in the Salt Lake Tribune… In PODER Magazine, Adrianna Quintero commented on recent poll findings that a large majority of U.S. Hispanics believe acting on climate change should be a high priority for the U.S. government…

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