Blind to the dangers
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Greenpeace pressures the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) manufacturers and retailers to stop the import and sale of vinyl miniblinds containing lead. Exposure to lead from PVC miniblinds can cause serious health problems, such as cancer, disruption of the endocrine system, sterility, and developmental problems in children and the unborn. Children are most affected by the risks. The production of PVC is the largest source of toxic chemicals and subsequent massive environmental pollution. Greenpeace tries to control the sale of dangerous blinds through spot checks and protests.
Publication Name: Greenpeace (Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0899-0190
Year: 1996
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Stop Shintech's PVC machine
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Lake Charles, LA, residents are opposing Shintech Inc.'s proposed polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC) plant in the area. The proposal, which is being considered by the Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality, reportedly has the blessing of the state's top business and government officials. Residents stress that they are already suffering from high rates of cancer and other diseases from the pollution produced by existing PVC plants.
Publication Name: Greenpeace (Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0899-0190
Year: 1997
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Enough is enough
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Greenpeace, other environmental groups and Lake Charles, LA, residents aim to stop the growth of the polyvinyl chloride industry. The industry has been responsible for polluting the Lake Charles area with toxic levels of ethylene dichloride. Environmentalists report that the area has been suffering from high incidents of cancer, childhood diseases, kidney and liver ailments and other vinyl chloride-related diseases.
Publication Name: Greenpeace (Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0899-0190
Year: 1997
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