CCA News & Information Articles

Study refutes EPA stance on CCA-treated wood 09-26-2002 Study findings reported in EWG's All Hands on Deck indicate the EPA may have misled the public in February by stating that existing backyard structures treated with chromated copper arsenate did not pose health threats. bipolar, cerebella, toxic metals: TIME Magazine article 08-17-2002 This post is a bit technical, but poisoning children is a sad commentary on Empire's ways with the environment, with regulatory agencies that abuse the concept "safe" levels of numerous toxins -- and the medical-research establishment deflects attention away from pollution by blaming parents via the shibolleth "must be genetic". comments from Teresa Binstock on Florida study 08-16-2002 EPA question about arsenic: Florida-selected physicians' panel finds no danger from playground wood Arsenic-Free Wood Preservative Receives 2002 Presidential Green 08-13-2002 - http://www.beyondpesticides.org/main.html The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has presented Chemical Specialties, Inc. (CSI) the 2002 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for its environmentally advanced wood preservative, ACQ PreserveŽ. CSI developed ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary) as an arsenic-free replacement for CCA (chromated copper arsenate). How safe is pressure-treated wood? 08-03-2002 By Eric McGuinness, Environment Reporter The Hamilton Spectator Photos by Ron Pozzer, the Hamilton Spectator FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting 07-31-2002 DATES: The meeting will be held on August 30, 2002, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. For dates on requests to present oral comments, submission of written comments, or requests for special seating arrangements, see Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. CBC Montreal Documentary on CCA Wood this is a translation of the documentary provided for us by Rohini Peris New Research Indicates Toxic Playgrounds in the Capital Region. 07-24-2002 - http://www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/nycap/nycap.htm - NYCAP, with the assistance of University at Albany Geochemist John Arnason and intern Allison Lounsbury, has undertaken preliminary field research to test for the presence of arsenic, chromium and copper contamination at public playgrounds. This field research revealed extremely high levels of arsenic, chromium, and copper in two play structures in the City of Albany and one play structure in Grahamsville, NY. These findings are consistent with the findings of similar field research nationwide and raise concern about children's exposures to known human Georgia-Pacific Sued For Alleged Use Of Carcinogen In Lumber 07-12-2002 A lawsuit has been filed in federal court alleging Georgia-Pacific Corp. exposed customers to arsenic in its products, The Associated Press reported. CBC RADIO TRANSCRIPT OF OTTAWA AND CCA WOOD 06-29-2002 Transcript of CBC Radio show addressing Ottawa and CCA Play Structures by Laurence Wall Lumber Exposes Prompt Phaseout 07-22-2002 Summer 2002 by Rebecca Watson When a profitable multi-million dollar industry voluntarily phases out its product from public use, there must be a reason. In the case of pressure treated lumber the reason, according to manufacturers, was "market pressure." And the reason for the market pressure is arsenic and its threat Reduce Chemical Use Asks The Humane Society of Canada 05-30-2002 Humane Society warns of the dangers of chemicals and cca wood New York State Legislature Passes CCA Ban 05-19-2002 New York State takes the first step in addressing cca play structures Under Pressure 05-19-2002 The Barrons Under Pressure - Companies making CCA-treated wood are pinched by environmental concerns and litigation By ERIC J. SAVITZ Arsenic and Old Spaces 05-14-2002 Ithaca Journal Sandra Steingraber talks about her concerns with CCA wood CCA Tag Meeting Reveals Disturbing New Facts On CCA Hazards 05-06-2002 Florida study finds among other things that older cca wood can be more dangerous than new Treated wood more toxic as it ages Residential wood will no longer be treated with arsenic in 2004 04-06-2002 - http://www.21esiecle.qc.ca English translation of French la Presse Article by André Fauteux Residential wood will no longer be treated with arsenic in 2004 State issues arsenic warning on treated wood products 04-05-2002 The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) welcomed news of the wood industry's voluntary phase-out of a common type of construction lumber containing arsenic, a known human carcinogen. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that residential uses of pressure-treated wood containing the pesticide CCA (copper chromated arsenic) will be phased out over the next two years. Treated wood linked to aquatic damage 02-26-2002 A December 31, 2003, phaseout of wood treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) has focused attention on its alternatives, some of which may threaten sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Although alternative wood treatments are much safer than CCA-treated wood for terrestrial uses, they are five times more toxic to aquatic organisms because of their high copper content, say Florida researchers. T Green Treated Wood Might Disappear 01-29-2002 - La Presse English Translation of French Article by ANDRE FAUTEUX Translation Provided by John Murphy of France PRESSURE TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS ARE POTENTIALLY TOXIC - SPEAKER 01-22-2002 Pembroke Daily Observer By Dave Noppe (Staff Writer) Alerte au Bois Traite 07-13-2002 English translation of articles that appeared in le journal de montreal dicussing quebec municipalities and government taking action on cca treated wood