Acrolein

Health evidence against gas and oil is piling up, as governments turn a blind eye

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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It’s incomprehensible, then, that many of our politicians support “unlocking the Beetaloo Basin” in the Northern Territory and developing another 48 oil and gas projects across Australia.

Key Points: 
  • It’s incomprehensible, then, that many of our politicians support “unlocking the Beetaloo Basin” in the Northern Territory and developing another 48 oil and gas projects across Australia.
  • Today we have launched a report that demonstrates the many risks of oil and gas development for human health and wellbeing in Australia.
  • Read more:
    Australia's 116 new coal, oil and gas projects equate to 215 new coal power stations

What is the evidence against oil and gas?

    • There is a need to combat widely held misconceptions and repeated misinformation about the safety of the oil and gas industry.
    • New research clearly shows that “unlocking gas” is at least as harmful to the climate as mining and burning coal.
    • Our report synthesises recent scientific and public health research on five areas of concern about oil and gas operations:
    • Fracking is often applied many times to each of hundreds to thousands of wells in a region.
    • Air becomes contaminated with volatile organic compounds, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, radioactive materials, diesel fumes, hydrogen sulfide, acrolein and heavy metals.
    • Read more:
      Companies that frack for oil and gas can keep a lot of information secret – but what they disclose shows widespread use of hazardous chemicals

What are the health impacts?


    People exposed to oil and gas operations experience a long list of harms. These include:

    Read more:
    Land clearing and fracking in Australia's Northern Territory threatens the world's largest intact tropical savanna

Putting Indigenous people and others in harm’s way

    • Some companies have allegedly violated the rights of Traditional Owners to free, prior and informed consent.
    • The massive disruption of Aboriginal Country and life puts people at great risk of physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual harm.
    • The report also issues a loud warning about sexual violence against First Nations Americans and Canadians associated with oil and gas activities.
    • She is affiliated with the Climate and Health Alliance, Australian Public Health Association and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology.

Hagens Berman: Area Residents Sue Port of Seattle, Alaska Air Group and Delta Air Lines for Toxic Pollution

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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“Our local communities deserve to breathe clean air and to know that their homes and schools are free from dangerous pollutants.

Key Points: 
  • “Our local communities deserve to breathe clean air and to know that their homes and schools are free from dangerous pollutants.
  • According to the complaint, planes taking off and landing at Sea-Tac Airport spew pollutants like formaldehyde and acrolein into the atmosphere.
  • More than 30% of Zone residents have total household incomes under 200% of the federal poverty level.
  • In addition to public nuisance, the lawsuit brings claims of negligence, continuing intentional trespass and violation of inverse condemnation laws against the Port..

Air Purifier Experts Provide Guidance for Wildfire Season

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Recently listed as a Best Air Purifier for Wildfire Smoke by Consumer Reports, Alens top-rated purifiers and smoke filters provide proven wildfire smoke protection.

Key Points: 
  • Recently listed as a Best Air Purifier for Wildfire Smoke by Consumer Reports, Alens top-rated purifiers and smoke filters provide proven wildfire smoke protection.
  • They can arm themselves with air purifiers that have Ture HEPA H13 filters, the only ones that eliminate particulate matter.
  • Individual Alen air purifier units can cover a space of up to 1,300 sq ft and more with the combination of multiple units.
  • Customers can now control and monitor its BreatheSmart air purifiers on its free Alen Air mobile app on iOS and Android devices.

Federal Funding Is Available For Schools To Implement Certified HEPA Air Purification Solutions To Improve Harmful Indoor Air Quality Caused by Wildfire Smoke

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wildfire season has become a year-round concern for many regions of the country. Even at this moment, there are several active fires burning across the southwestern United States. May is recognized as Wildfire Awareness Month for many, especially regions that are greatly impacted. When a wildfire occurs nearby, the decision to close or evacuate a school is inevitable. However, as we have seen over the past several years, wildfire smoke can settle in communities hundreds of miles from the location of the fire and impact the health of students and school district operations. Schools can take steps to prepare for days with smoky air and protect their students' health, including purchasing and having ready-to-deploy BOX Pure Air Certified HEPA filters and portable Air Filtration products.  On smoky days, schools should keep children indoors if the air quality is 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' or worse and it is essential to deploy solutions to improve indoor air quality.  Schools can utilize federal money including the $121 Billion allocated through the federal COVID relief funds to improve indoor air for students and staff dealing with the effects of smoke during wildfire season as well as protect from airborne pathogens such as SARS Covid-2.

Key Points: 
  • On smoky days, schools should keep children indoors if the air quality is 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' or worse and it is essential to deploy solutions to improve indoor air quality.
  • With money currently available to schools across the country, there has never been a better time to simultaneously invest in indoor air purification and wildfire preparedness to ensure healthy indoor air quality for staff, teachers, and students.
  • Box Pure Air's HEPA Filters and Certified HEPA Portable Air Purification products are in compliance with FEMA guidelines when treating air quality issues caused by natural disasters.
  • Box Pure Air strives to provide the best products to help clean air through the deployment of high-efficiency air purification technologies.

Porter Ranch Hearing on January 24 to Determine Victims' Right to Pursue Restitution

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical substances, Soil contamination, Hazardous air pollutants, Carcinogens, Chemical elements, Sempra Energy, Polychlorinated biphenyl, Southern California Gas Company, Radon, Acrolein

Friday's hearing is the only opportunity victims will have to show the Court the substantial impact SoCalGas' criminal behavior had on their health and livelihoods.

Key Points: 
  • Friday's hearing is the only opportunity victims will have to show the Court the substantial impact SoCalGas' criminal behavior had on their health and livelihoods.
  • The hearing will be held in Department 3 at the Santa Clarita Courthouse before Hon.
  • SoCalGas and public documents show the chemicals at Aliso Canyon included Uranium, Radon, Acrolein (a biocide), PCBs as well as Benzene.
  • Victims' attorneys will be taking questions from the press immediately after the hearing.

PARRIS Law Firm: SoCalGas Depositions Uncover Shocking Facts About Porter Ranch Gas Leak, Including Presence of Uranium

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Monday, December 23, 2019
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Pollution, Soil contamination, Hazardous air pollutants, Chemical elements, Sempra Energy, Energy in California, Southern California Gas Company, Acrolein, Radon, Aliso Canyon

Depositions involving SoCalGas employees and documents from the investigation by the California Public Utilities Commission document dangerous levels of PCBs and uranium at Aliso Canyon.

Key Points: 
  • Depositions involving SoCalGas employees and documents from the investigation by the California Public Utilities Commission document dangerous levels of PCBs and uranium at Aliso Canyon.
  • The filing highlighted several alarming admissions, including:
    Radon was in the gas at Aliso Canyon of which there are no safe levels of exposure.
  • Toxic chemical Acrolein, which is a biocide, is added to the gas.
  • The PARRIS Law Firm is recognized as one of America's top personal injury, employment and environmental law firms.

Soldiers, athletes could have improved outcomes from brain injuries through faster diagnosis using urine analysis

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Medical specialties, Medicine, Neurotrauma, Health, Psychiatric diagnosis, Intensive care medicine, Traumatic brain injury, Urine, Brain damage, Acrolein, Clinical urine tests

Urine analysis taken within one week of a mild to traumatic brain injury also can provide faster diagnosis and treatment for such injuries.

Key Points: 
  • Urine analysis taken within one week of a mild to traumatic brain injury also can provide faster diagnosis and treatment for such injuries.
  • Even at one day post injury, a simple urine analysis can reveal elevations in the neurotoxin acrolein.
  • In the research study, a urine analysis tested for an increased elevation of acrolein or oxidative stress within one week following a neurological injury.
  • If we can establish a protocol to routinely test urine following a traumatic brain injury, we can improve treatment options earlier and potentially offer better long-term outcomes.