Greenpeace data shows that vinyl (PVC) medical devices contain high levels of toxic additives which can leach out through surrounding fluids, exposing hospital patients to a probable human carcinogen.

Promote development and testing methodologies for crop protection policy reform. Provide information on alternative crop protection methods like integrated pest management.

Some systems of ecological arable farming in developed countries, which use only organic fertilisers contaminate the soil with levels of cadmium, copper and lead which are twice as high as when a combination of both animal manure and artificial fertiliser is used. (Studied samples using kitchen waste)

Organization working to reduce the use of hazardous pesticides world wide.

Research and data on wood smoke pollution and combustion particulates. Research shows that 60,000 people in the US die each year from smoke pollution. Site chosen by the BBC Education Directory for excellence in the information presented.

LIAP is a non-profit community education organization providing information on the use of pesticides in the New York and Long Island communities.

Perspective by Stephen J. Gislason on how the environment is getting sicker and making people sicker.

Pesticide residue levels on produces exceed EPA standards. Washingtonpost.

Network of over 600 participating nongovernmental organizations, institutions and individuals in over 60 countries working to replace the use of hazardous pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives. Projects and campaigns are coordinated by five autonomous Regional Centers.

Documents a PCB spill and clean up, industries reaction and the eventual ban of the sale of PCB's.

Investigation found that employees in more than 35 states have unwittingly transported toxins away from work sites exposing family members. USA Today.

Chapter from the free online book, How to Get the Best Medical Care - A Guide for the Intelligent Patient. Discusses the environments effect on human health.

Interactive guide of chemicals in kitchen products that cause harmful pollution in the environment and are toxic to humans. Names those cleaning products that do not contain these long-lasting, toxic chemicals.

National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides provides information on pesticides. Current actions and newsletters including pesticide safety and alternatives.

Research that shows insecticide used in the UK government warble-fly campaigns triggered the UK surge of 'Mad Cow' disease. Latest experiments by Cambridge University prion specialist David R. Brown shows that prions in the bovine spine can be damaged by organophosphate insecticides causing the disease. Optimal Wellness Center News.

Mark Purdey's research into how organophosphate pesticides and other pollutants may be causing diseases such as BSE, CJD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Alzheimer's.

Resource designed to aid in understanding the chronic and acute health impacts of pesticides. Provide review of studies linking pesticides with chronic and acute diseases.

Information about pesticides and the problems associated with pesticide use. Provide California communities with the tools they need to protect themselves and the environment from the hazards of pesticides.

Provides pesticide information from many different sources. Includes definitions, references and user manual.

NCAP works to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest problems. Provide news and information on pesticide issues.

Information about the effects of mercury, toxic metals, endocrine disrupting chemicals, air pollution on kids health.

Action group highlighting the possible link between emf and leukaemia. Background information, personal stories, contact information and links.

Pennsylvania arborist obtained list of ten tons of herbicides used at Penn State to maintain lawn and other appearances. This documents his correspondence on subject.

Article, references and background information on Polonium exposure and the attendant health risks.

Offers scientific articles and reasons to ban the pesticide, Lindane.

Provides information on health effects of pesticides. Promote safer alternative pest control methods to the public through videos, books and other materials.

NRDC provides information, reports, fact sheets and studies on everyday health threats posed by toxic chemicals and pesticides.

Provides information on health effects of pesticides, news, campaigns and projects.

Provides information on environmental problems and certain rising cancer incidence data.

Dedicated to highlighting the inherent risk lawn chemicals pose to human and ecological well-being. Offers non-toxic alternatives and downloadable placards.

Petition against the toxic and carcinogenic ingredients found in cosmetic, personal care, and household products.

Environmental damage is sapping the intelligence of millions of people globally, says a British social scientist. BBC News.

News, publications, factsheets, and other resources from an initiative to end threats to biodiversity from the use of toxic chemicals.

A combination of two widely used agricultural pesticides - but neither one alone - creates in mice the exact pattern of brain damage that doctors see in patients with Parkinson's disease.