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Virginia residents have a lot to be concerned about when it comes to air quality.  According to the EPA’s annual Toxic Release Inventory, five facilities located in Virginiareleased a total of 2.9 million pounds of toxic pollutants into the air in 2012. What Cities in Virginia Are Effected? According to the list “Top 15 Localities With the Highest Toxic Air

Do you know what’s in your water?  Hazardous wastes are poisonous byproducts of manufacturing, farming, city septic systems, construction, automotive garages etc. Hazardous waste like heavy metals, radiation, and other toxins come in any form whether it be solid, liquid or sludge. Improper disposal of these toxins can lead to serious health effects for humans and wildlife. Improper Disposal Of

Having clean water is essential for our environment, wildlife, and human health.  However, water pollution is at a high with chemicals, pesticides, metals and other contaminants in our water supplies. According to Beyond Pesticides, the EPA estimates that over 50 pesticides are known surface or groundwater contaminants. This month the EPA finalized a settlement to restore no-spray buffer zones, an

Hexavalent Chromium is a chemical used paints, textile dyes and anti-corrosion coatings. People are exposed to Hexavalent Chromium everyday. Hexavalent Chromium has been classified as a known carcinogen by the federal, state and international health agencies. The EPA based the extensive evidence from occupational studies. Once Chromium enters human cells it causes DNA damage and mutation. Who Is Exposed To Hexavalent

According to reports from a Southwestern Pennsylvania prison, a high rate of cancer among inmates has been linked to a nearby coal ash dump. State Correctional Institution Fayette has a higher inmate death rate than all but two other prisions in the state, both of which have high geriatric population. 1,986 inmates are housed at the SCI Fayette along with

Are you a frequent soda drinker? No? How about lemonade? Well if you are stop now! According to researchers who have studied the impact of soft drinks in more than 5,000 people sugary soda drinks such as cola and lemonade may be linked to accelerated DNA ageing. These sugary drinks have been under fire from activists who believed that these

Mark T. Sadaka, Esq., MSPH founder of Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, has once again been named as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in the area by New York Metro Area Super Lawyers. This is the third time Sadaka has appeared on the New York list; he has twice been named to the New Jersey list. [blockquote align=”left”]The purpose

The EPA has denied the National Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) 2009 petition seeking to cancel all pet uses of the toxic chemical tetrachlovinphos (TCVP). The NRDC requested to cancel all uses because of the health risk it poses to children. What Is TCVP? TCVP is an organophosphate pesticide used to kill fleas and ticks and is a likely human carcinogen

New Yorkers will claim you can get anything you want in the city.  Evidently, clean vegetables are not included. According to various study data, herbs and vegetables grown in New York City community gardens are loaded with lead and other toxic metals. Vegetables can provide benefits to our skin, teeth, nails, hair, help prevent signs of aging, and even boost

Have you recently received a vaccination? Are you now experiencing shoulder pain? Your shoulder pain very well could be because of the vaccination. It might be hard to believe, but shoulder injuries caused by the actual administration of a vaccine happens more often than you may think. The U.S. government’s vaccine court compensations people who suffer shoulder injuries related to