Articles tagged:environmental health

Posted: Wed Oct 19 9 a.m. by Washtenaw County Public Health AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Washtenaw County groups honored for 'environmental excellence': Chrysler Proving Grounds takes top honor

Washtenaw County has many agencies and businesses that demonstrate excellent behaviors when it comes to environmental sustainability. In recognition of Pollution Prevention Week, some of these businesses and agencies are recognized as Environmental Excellence winners. The Environmental Excellence Program at Washtenaw County is a cooperative effort between the Water Resource ...

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Posted: Tue Aug 3 3:42 p.m. by Tina Reed
BPA may harm sperm in men, University of Michigan study finds

Bisphenol A, the chemical commonly known as BPA, and found in everything from water bottles to food-can liners, may be linked to decreased sperm quality in men, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. Scientists and consumer advocates have questioned the safety of the highly controversial chemical, ...

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Posted: Tue Jul 20 4:33 p.m. by Tina Reed
Chemical discovered in Huron River near University of Michigan

A chemical substance was discovered floating on the Huron River near the University of Michigan's Nichols Arboretum on Monday evening, officials said. A passerby noticed a sheen on the surface of the water around 7:30 p.m. and immediately reported it to the Ann Arbor Fire Department, said Ann Arbor Water ...

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Posted: Fri Jul 16 2:32 p.m. by Tina Reed

Updated: This story has been updated. The form of bacteria in Sugarloaf lake was misstated in an earlier version.People making plans to go out and enjoy one of the five public beaches in Washtenaw County this weekend should steer clear of Sugarloaf Lake in the Waterloo Recreation area. The Washtenaw ...

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