Recent news on Nitrates

PEI Election Puts Nitrates in the Spotlight  -  25 May 2007
Epoch Times,The study found that nitrates are entering the Island's groundwater at an alarming rate, with nine watersheds at a critical level of contamination and many

Norman Edwards: Dry weather causes high nitrates in hay  -  25 May 2007
Walker County Messenger,Livestock can tolerate low to moderate levels of nitrates in feed stuffs, but higher levels can cause severe problems and even death.

Septic system workshop May 30  -  25 May 2007
Village News Network,The regulations focus on reducing the amount of nitrates and phosphates in Rainbow Creek. Part of the efforts to educate the residents about how they must

Turkey Litter Power  -  25 May 2007
6abc.com,That's cheap and effective, but it can cause nitrates and phosphates to build up in soil, groundwater and runoff. So poultry producers across the country

Southeast Drought Unrelenting  -  25 May 2007
Daily Green,The muck that coats much of the bottom is the result of phosphates, nitrates and other pollutants washing off farms and lawns into a drainage system built

Consumer Affairs alerts on product safety  -  25 May 2007
Sun St.Kitts/Nevis,The alert continues: “Men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease often take nitrates.�

Is Viagra the answer to jet lag?  -  25 May 2007
Times Online,It should not be taken by people with heart disease, especially if they are taking nitrates in any form to control angina, or by those who have retinal or

Kemira GrowHow to be sold to Norwegian Yara  -  25 May 2007
Helsingin Sanomat,...is the Norwegian Trade and Industry Ministry. Its core business is the production and marketing of nitrogen fertilizer such as urea and nitrates.

'No nitrate contamination in groundwater'  -  25 May 2007
Chennai Online,Coimbatore, May 25: Intensive cultivation and use of chemical fertilisers had not resulted in groundwater samples being contaminated with nitrates in

Davis, Woodland to add Sacramento River to water supply  -  25 May 2007
The California Aggie Online,Wells currently located between 300 and 600 feet beneath the earth are prone to contamination by minerals and nitrates, DeBra said.

Do Mediterranean diets cut COPD?  -  May 22, 2007
Healthcare RepublicIn contrast, a typical Western diet was found to be high in nitrates that may contribute to a progressive deterioration of lung function, say the papers.

Possible Link Between Premature Births And Seasonal Levels Of ...  -  May 12, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The growing premature birth rate in the United States appears to be strongly associated with increased use of pesticides and nitrates, according to work

US Premature Births Linked To Increase In Pesticides And Nitrates ...  -  May 9, 2007
Medical News Today,America's increased use of pesticides and nitrates, which end up in surface water and have a seasonal pattern, has been linked to the nation's growing rate

PC environment plan emphasizes nitrates  -  May 9, 2007
CBC Prince Edward Island,Free testing for nitrates in well water is a key part of the Progressive Conservative environment platform, released in Bonshaw, PEI, Wednesday.

Life sciences in brief  -  May 21, 2007
Indianapolis Star,Preterm birth rates peaked when pesticides and nitrates measurements in surface water were at their highest (April to July), and reached their lowest when

Water fight likely to end in Misty Isle’s favor  -  May 16, 2007
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber,At issue is whether the ranch’s irrigation practices are leading to higher nitrates in Burton’s water supply, which serves an estimated 1000 people via 415

Watch for nitrate poisoning  -  May 23, 2007
FarmNews.co.nz,Toxic nitrate levels occur naturally in plants when nitrates accumulate. Plant roots can still absorb nitrates at low soil temperatures, but plant growth

EPA awards air pollution prevention grant for Crittenden County  -  May 21, 2007
WMC-TV,The EPA says the grant should lead to a reduction of toxins in the air and a reduction of ambient nitrates and sulfates.

As flood waters recede, farmers urged to check plants as soon as ...  -  May 21, 2007
Brownfield,Luce says send those samples to a lab for nitrogen testing, for ammonium and nitrates. He says many fields will need a lot of nitrogen to stay in corn.

PEI politicians forced to address environment woes in election ...  -  May 15, 2007
CJAD,All four party leaders campaigning for the May 28 vote have had to address public anxiety about high levels of nitrates in Island wells - fallout from the

Check your Bottled Water for Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen  -  May 18, 2007
HULIQ,Overflows from storm and rain events can create infiltration of nitrates and nitrites into local streams, rivers, and water supplies with sometimes

Pesticides, Fertilizers Linked to US Premature Births  -  May 7, 2007
Environment News Service..."A growing body of evidence suggests that the consequence of prenatal exposure to pesticides and nitrates as well as to other environmental contaminants is

Haying, grazing freeze-damaged wheat may  -  May 13, 2007
High Plains Journal,..."Therefore, producers wanting to graze or hay this wheat should test it for nitrates before turning cattle in or cutting for hay. The potential for problems

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中国教育在线,The lower test scores correlated with higher levels of pesticides and nitrates in the surface water (nearby streams and other bodies of water) during that

Plant causes pollution concerns  -  May 23, 2007
Warrick Publishing,This pollution, also known as particulate matter, is made up of a number of components, including acids (such as nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals,

Chemical-laden water tied to premature birth  -  May 10, 2007
Water Technology Online,INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana School of Medicine researcher reported May 7 that pesticides and nitrates in surface water contribute to both premature births in

Study: Possible Link Between ISTEP Scores, Month Student Conceived  -  May 7, 2007
Inside INdiana Business (press release),The study suggests that those months are when we use the most pesticides in our homes and fields and nitrates to fertilize crops.

Conception Date Affects Baby's Future Academic Achievement  -  May 9, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The pesticides we use to control pests in fields and our homes and the nitrates we use to fertilize crops and even our lawns are at their highest level in

Children conceived in summer perform worse  -  May 8, 2007
Food Consumer,The authors of the study blamed the worse performance on the mothers' exposure to the environmental pollutants, namely pesticides and nitrates during the

Even finest fridges can tell terrifying tales  -  May 16, 2007
Edmonton Journal (subscription),It doesn't have any of the ingredients (msg, nitrates) I need to avoid. It's a must when steak is grilled. No ginger dressing? No steak.

Do babies born in spring do badly in studies?  -  May 12, 2007
Times of India,The pesticides we use to control pests in fields and our homes and the nitrates we use to fertilise our crops and even our lawns are at their highest level

Study: Pesticides linked to preterm births  -  May 7, 2007
Earthtimes.orgTORONTO, May 7 Premature births in the United States may be linked to seasonal levels of pesticides and nitrates in surface water, a study reports.

PEI's leaders face off in campaign debate  -  May 15, 2007
CTV.ca,A recent study shows nitrates are seeping into the Island's groundwater, and the concentration of the chemicals is significantly higher than normal in most

Premature Birth May Be Linked to Pesticides  -  May 15, 2007
Voice of AmericaHe says he focused specifically on nitrates and other chemicals, such as atrazine, which has been shown in animal studies to affect the reproductive system.

FDA targets two ED products  -  May 15, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,The undeclared ingredient could pose a threat to consumers' health by interacting with nitrates found in prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin,

BIRTH MONTH SHOCK  -  May 9, 2007
New York Post,..."Exposure to pesticides and nitrates can alter the hormonal milieu of the pregnant mother and the developing fetal brain," he said.

Low Test Scores Of Children Linked To Their Date Of Conception  -  May 9, 2007
MedIndia,According to the scientists, lower test scores were found to correlate with higher levels of pesticides and nitrates in the surface water (nearby streams

Season of conception a factor in how a child does in school  -  May 8, 2007
News-Medical.net,Dr. Winchester suggests a possible explanation may be that the pesticides used to control pests in fields and homes and the nitrates used to fertilize crops

Haying, Grazing Freeze-Damaged Wheat May be Option for Some  -  26 Apr 2007
Kansas Farmer,..."Therefore, producers wanting to graze or hay this wheat should test it for nitrates before turning cattle in or cutting for hay. The potential for problems

Swiss Distributor purchases additional water treatment system  -  26 Apr 2007
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),Within the human body, nitrates are converted into poisonous nitrites, which increase the risk of cancer and can lead to methemoglobinemia, or "blue baby"

Report makes dozens of groundwater suggestions  -  26 Apr 2007
ChronicleHerald.ca,The release Wednesday of the 57-page report comes on the heels of a study that found alarmingly high levels of nitrates in the province’s groundwater.

State water recipients put on alert  -  26 Apr 2007
San Luis Obispo Tribune,Late last year during that maintenance period, though, the city found six wells with levels of nitrates that were higher than allowed for consumption by

GLENN ELLIS' STRATEGIES FOR WELL BEING: Toxic Chemicals in ...  -  26 Apr 2007
Eurweb.com,These are hormone disrupting chemicals and are known to form cancer causing nitrates and nitrosamines. These are commonly found in most personal care

Irving ready to join nitrates group  -  Apr 24, 2007
FreshPlaza,..."From our company's perspective, we've actually discouraged the use of high levels of nitrates and are not paying a bonus for growing larger potatoes.

Deal to limit sale of nitrates  -  Apr 24, 2007
Newsday,BY LOUISE RADNOFSKY. Rep. Peter King reached an agreement with House Democrats late yesterday afternoon over regulating the sale of ammonium nitrate,

Family seeks help with nitrates trouble  -  Apr 20, 2007
CBC Prince Edward Island,Following a report which shows high levels of nitrates in one in five wells in some parts of PEI, a Harrington woman wants the PEI government to help with

Continuing medical education XV An insight into Anti-Angina Drugs  -  Apr 24, 2007
Newindpress (subscription),Types Nitrates - Examples of such drugs are nitroglycerine and isosorbide nitrate. Beta-adrenergic blocking agents - They include drugs such as atenolol and

Royal commission on nitrates to be considered  -  Apr 19, 2007
CBC Prince Edward Island,Earlier this week a joint federal-provincial report was released, showing a high level of nitrates in Island drinking water.

Fix the problem of nitrates — and then boast  -  Apr 19, 2007
The Guardian,...groundwater to grow unchecked in spite of rising concern that several types of cancer have been linked to drinking water with high levels of nitrates?

Processors must help with nitrates problem: Bagnall  -  Apr 18, 2007
CBC Prince Edward Island,PEI will create a task force to address rising levels of nitrates in drinking water within the next two weeks, and the government wants potato processors to

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone area set to increase  -  Apr 24, 2007
FarmersWeekly,The long-awaited consultation on proposed changes to the Nitrates Directive Action Programme in England could begin in July, according to DEFRA.

Pet Talk Fish tank cleaning  -  Apr 24, 2007
Orange County News,The bacteria that are produced from the mucous convert the ammonia to nitrites, which in turn covert the nitrites to nitrates. By the end of the cycle,

Use fish waste as fertilizer to reduce nitrates: farm group  -  Apr 17, 2007
CBC - Newfoundland & Labrador,In the wake of a report showing high levels of nitrates in PEI's drinking water, one farm group is supporting of a move away from the chemical fertilizers

'Joy of Love,' Evergreen body wash taken off shelves  -  Apr 24, 2007
Miami Herald,Piperadino Vardenafil is expected to possess a similar pharmacological and adverse-event profile and poses a threat because it may interact with nitrates

Nitrates a growing problem for PEI  -  Apr 16, 2007
CBC Prince Edward Island,Savard said the study shows nitrates are coming from chemical fertilizers spread on fields. And if things don't change, the situation's going to get worse.

Aquifer vulnerable to nitrates  -  Apr 11, 2007
Strathroy Age Dispatch,The combination of sandy soil and an aquifer that is close to the surface means that nitrates can easily reach groundwater in the area, according to the

Are there Nitrates in Your Well Water or in Your Stream?  -  Apr 10, 2007
PA Farm News,Nitrates can occur naturally in rainfall and in ground water aquifers. However excess nitrates can leach into the groundwater from many different sources.

Royal commission on water not needed: NDP  -  Apr 23, 2007
CBC Prince Edward Island,A royal commission on nitrates in PEI's drinking water is unnecessary, NDP Leader Dean Constable said. Constable said the issue of high nitrate levels in

Ring queries number of nitrates inspections  -  Mar 30, 2007
Mayo Advertiser,In 2006 this resulted in some 1330 cross compliance inspections under the Nitrates SMR. Thirty-three of these inspections were in Mayo.

Dion promises support for wind power  -  Apr 23, 2007
CBC Prince Edward Island,Later, on the Trout River, an environmental group briefed him about nitrates and other pollution in the water and problems with silt from agricultural

Journal of the American Medical Association Publishes MERLIN TIMI ...  -  Apr 25, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...who have not achieved an adequate response with other antianginal drugs, and should be used in combination with amlodipine, beta-blockers or nitrates.

Is Bacon "To Die For?"  -  Apr 16, 2007
Associated Content,The ingredient in cured meats that is thought to be the cause of the COPD is nitrates. Nitrates can create reactive forms of nitrogen, according to Columbia

[FULL STORY]  -  Apr 19, 2007
Atlantic Farm Focus,Several types of cancer have been linked to drinking water with high levels of nitrates but the research is far from conclusive.

Excess Intake of Cured Meat May Compromise Lung Function  -  Apr 17, 2007
News Locale,Cured meats like bacon, sausage, hot dogs and ham contain harmful nitrates, which might compromise lung function and result in the development of chronic

Supplement, dog chews recalled  -  Apr 20, 2007
The State,The analog might interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.

No need to issue health warnings about nitrate levels in drinking ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
The Guardian,For a third consecutive day, Opposition Liberals questioned the PEI government about what it is going to do to deal with alarming rates of nitrates in the

Ghiz calls for Royal Commission to look into water safety  -  Apr 18, 2007
The Guardian,A Royal Commission on water safety is needed to find a solution to the growing problem of farm chemicals like nitrates in the Island’s groundwater,

City pollution data questioned  -  Apr 17, 2007
Desert Dispatch,Currently, Smith said, there are elevated levels of nitrates about the drinking water standard of 10 milligrams per liter. Readings as high as 32 milligrams

Eat To Live: Cured meats equal weak lungs  -  Apr 18, 2007
United Press InternationalThe leader of the research, Dr. Rui Jiang, suspects the nitrates added to preserve, color and protect the cured meats from bacteria may be the culprits.

Leave ’Em Cured Meats Alone  -  Apr 17, 2007
Playfuls.com,Nitrates generate reactive nitrogen species that may cause damage to the lungs, producing structural changes resembling emphysema,� Dr. Jiang said.

Consuming cured meat may increase risk of COPD  -  Apr 17, 2007
Earthtimes.orgLead researcher Rui Jiang said cured meats like bacon, sausage, luncheon meats and cured hams contain nitrates, which are added as color fixative as well as

Bacon-lung debate, vet's arm is reattached after croc attack and ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
InTheNews.co.uk,Nitrates generate "reactive nitrogen species that may cause damage to the lungs". It seems that people who eat a lot of cured meat also have lower intakes

Ghiz wants Royal Commission on water safety  -  Apr 18, 2007
The Guardian,A Royal Commission on water safety is needed to find a solution to the growing problem of farm chemicals like nitrates in the Island's drinking water supply

Iowa River 3rd on most-endangered list  -  Apr 18, 2007
UI The Daily Iowan (subscription),The advocacy group, American River, released the report, which cited toxins, nitrates, and untreated sewage as the reasons for the pollution that put the

Iowa River on group's endangered list  -  Apr 17, 2007
Iowa City Press Citizen,The advocacy group, American River, released the report, which cited toxins, nitrates and untreated sewage as the reasons for the pollution which put the

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