Flame retardant found in falcon eggs

upi.com     May 9, 2008            

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 (UPI) -- California researchers said high levels of flame retardant have been found in the eggs of peregrine falcons living in urban areas. ... The birds are believed to be ingesting polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, that have leached from... [read full story]                

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California falcon eggs tainted with flame retardants

scrippsnews.com     May 8, 2008          

SAN FRANCISCO -- The eggs of peregrine falcons living in California's big cities contain some of the highest levels ever found in wildlife of a flame retardant used in consumer products, a new study has found. read more ... You can't request more than 20 challenges...                

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Study: SF, SJ Peregrine Falcons Have High Chemical Levels

nbc11.com     May 9, 2008          

Researchers with the California Department of Toxic Substances in Berkeley discover the highest levels of some flame retardants ever found in wildlife among Bay Area falcons. ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Recent tests by government and private organizations have shown high levels...                

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Flame retardant found in falcon eggs

politicalgateway.com     May 9, 2008          

California researchers said high levels of flame retardant have been found in the eggs of peregrine falcons living in urban areas. ... The birds are believed to be ingesting polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, that have leached from foam mattresses, synthetic...                

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Fire Retardants Found In Large Amounts In Peregrine Falcons

nbc11.com     May 9, 2008          

Researchers with the California Department of Toxic Substances in Berkeley discover the highest levels of some flame retardants ever found in wildlife among Bay Area falcons. ... ... SF, SJ Peregrine Falcons Have High Chemical Levels In Blood Researchers with the...                

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Flame Retardant Found in Falcon Eggs

redorbit.com     May 9, 2008          

California researchers said high levels of flame retardant have been found in the eggs of peregrine falcons living in urban areas. ... The birds are believed to be ingesting polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, that have leached from foam mattresses, synthetic...                

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Flame Retardants Found In Falcon Eggs

ktvu.com     May 9, 2008          

The mystery surrounding unhatched eggs and a dead chick produced by George and Gracie, San Francsico’s popular peregrine falcons, has led state researchers to the discovery of high levels of flame retardant in their eggs. ... Scientists have found that falcons throughout...                

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Falcons Contaminated By Toxic Chemicals Used In Electronics

nbc4.tv     May 9, 2008          

California peregrine falcons are threatened by toxic chemicals throughout the state. ... California 's peregrine falcons were once driven to the brink of extinction by the pesticide DDT. Now, they're threatened once again in the Southland and elsewhere in California --...                

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California falcons contaminated with toxic chemicals

mathaba.net     May 10, 2008          

State scientists have found that peregrines in Long Beach, Los Angeles and San Francisco contain the highest levels of flame retardants found in any living organism worldwide, the Los Angeles Times reported. more... | PDA ... State scientists have found that peregrines in...                

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Contamination is Linked to Dust From TV Sets

redorbit.com     May 10, 2008          

By Scott Streater, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas May 10--Common household dust has long been known to carry pesticides, allergens and other irritants. ... But the dust that coats your television sets may finally answer why virtually every American tested has traces of...                

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Peregrine Falcons In California Urban Areas Are Contaminated With Toxic Chemicals

freeinternetpress.com     May 10, 2008          

California's peregrine falcons, once driven to the edge of extinction by the pesticide DDT, now are contaminated with record-high levels of other toxic chemicals that may threaten them again. State scientists have found that peregrines in Long Beach, Los Angeles and San Francisco contain the...                

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