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Three new studies conclude that prenatal pesticide exposure lowers IQ
Posted on 1 May 2011 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

Before noting the studies, I should note that I am very skeptical about what it is that IQ tests measure, and whether they are measuring it accurately. Personally, I find the thesis that there are many types of intelligence to be more persuasive, but... Read More

Tags: chlorpyrifos , intelligence , reduced , Pesticides / herbicides , pesticides , prenatal exposure , lowering , adverse , IQ , organophosphate , exposure , farm workers

Three new studies conclude that prenatal pesticide exposure lowers IQ
Posted on 1 May 2011 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

Before noting the studies, I should note that I am very skeptical about what it is that IQ tests measure, and whether they are measuring it accurately. Personally, I find the thesis that there are many types of intelligence to be more persuasive, but... Read More

Tags: chlorpyrifos , intelligence , reduced , Pesticides / herbicides , pesticides , prenatal exposure , lowering , adverse , IQ , organophosphate , exposure , farm workers

California sets forth indicators of disproportionate impacts of climate change on environmental justice communities
Posted on 5 Jan 2011 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

To assist Cal-EPA with the examination of potential environmental justice concerns associated with climate change, Cal-EPA requested the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) [best known for its role in setting drinking water related... Read More

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