Sunday, July 17, 2011

EPA concerned about MTR link to birth defects

EPA concerned about MTR link to birth defects
http://sundaygazettemail.com/News/201107161344

"Federal environmental regulators are looking closely at a new scientific study that found Appalachian residents who live near mountaintop removal mine sites face an increased risk of birth defects.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials met last week with one of the study's authors, and EPA is concerned about growing evidence about mountaintop removal's potential adverse effects on public health in the coalfields."

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