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On AlterNet: perchlorate

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "perchlorate"

Will Obama Crack Down on Rocket Fuel in Drinking Water?

Will Obama Crack Down on Rocket Fuel in Drinking Water?

Elaine Shannon, Huffington Post. August 10, 2009.
EPA chief Lisa P. Jackson is revisiting the Bush administration's refusal to regulate rocket fuel pollution in the nation's drinking water.

How a Clean Water Advocate and Senator Became a Chemical Industry Lobbyist

How a Clean Water Advocate and Senator Became a Chemical Industry Lobbyist

David Corn, Mother Jones. February 23, 2009.
In the fight over perchlorate in drinking water, Richard Bryan has oddly enough been on both sides.

After Admitting Faults at Hearing, New EPA Head Starts Work

After Admitting Faults at Hearing, New EPA Head Starts Work

Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica. January 26, 2009.
Jackson was confirmed despite questions about her failure to regulate contaminants in drinking water and other concerns.

EPA Woud Like You to Drink Rocket Fuel

EPA Woud Like You to Drink Rocket Fuel

Carl Pope, Huffington Post. September 25, 2008.
Even though the pollutant perchlorate has been found to cause health risks, EPA doesn't mind that its in your drinking water.

Colbert Report: Rocket Fuel Your Water Is a Laughing Matter (Video)

Colbert Report: Rocket Fuel Your Water Is a Laughing Matter (Video)

Tara Lohan, AlterNet AlterNet: Water. June 4, 2008.
Now even if you're one of the lucky Americans who don't have harmful rocket fuel in your water, you can buy some in Liquid Launch.

The Pentagon Is America's Biggest Polluter

The Pentagon Is America's Biggest Polluter

Joshua Frank, AlterNet. May 12, 2008.
The U.S. has a grossly corrupted health protection system.