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Chronic Source of Pollution in Mohawk and Hudson Rivers: Landfill Leachate

Drinking Water for 19 Communities Along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers are at Risk from Discharges of Contaminated Liquid Waste

by the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers Leachate Collaborative
Based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIL), a major new report “The Threat of Landfill Leachate to Drinking Water in the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers” ( leachateloophole.org/report/ ) reveals regulatory gaps in the way the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is addressing the problem. Called the “Leachate Loophole” the failure to regulate this liquid waste allows the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers - including areas used as drinking water supplies - to be routinely polluted by landfill leachate. 

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For Your Health: One Easy Change

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Written and Submitted by Claudia Kavenagh
Are you one of the many people who enjoy fishing in the Little Hoosic River? Did you know that testing in Petersburgh has shown that some fish in the Little Hoosic are contaminated by significant quantities of toxic PFAS chemicals? The highest concentrations have been found in their organs however some samples of every part of every type of fish tested had some level of PFAS. Scientific research tells us

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Baby Cafe Grand Opening

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Submitted by SVMC

On Wednesday, April 10th, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) held a special grand opening celebration of its Baby Café, a program offered for new parents through SVMC’s Women’s and Children’s Services (WCS). The Baby Café is a free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding support group offering ongoing professional lactation care and intervention.

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For Your Health: One Easy Change 

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Written and Submitted by Claudia Kavenagh
You’ve probably heard about health risks associated with BPA in canned foods. Fortunately, many companies have moved away from using BPA to line cans. Many cans now say “BPA-free” on them. However, as "BPA-free" becomes a common label on cans of food, concerns have been rising about the safety of the new chemicals being used to replace them. In many cases, companies have switched to other chemicals also known to be harmful to our health. A common one is PVC/vinyl. PVC is not a good substitute because it’s made from vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. Other new linings are made from polystyrene, which is also a possible human carcinogen. Some of the newest liners, which are partially derived from plants, have not been completely studied for safety. What we do know is that the chemicals used to line the cans leach into the food and end up in your body when you eat the food.

Here is one easy change you can make to minimize risk:

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For Your Health: One Easy Change 

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Written and Submitted by Claudia Kavenagh
As the weather gets colder, the air gets drier. Many of us are using more creams and lotions to combat dry skin. But did you know that using skin care products that have been around your house for a while — sometimes no more than six months or one year — can carry health risks? Bacteria start to grow in opened containers. And the active ingredients in the lotions may break down over time, sometimes making them ineffective and sometimes resulting in skin irritations.

Here is one easy change you can make to minimize risk:

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