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A 'trade secret' loophole has kept many chemicals hidden from public.
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Welcome to the Planet 100 for January 13, 2010. Here's what we're covering today:
WATCH VIDEO: Climate Killers, Secret Chemicals
Climate Killers
Rolling Stone magazine just released its list of the top 17 polluters and deniers who are "derailing efforts to curb global warming".
The list included CEO of Massey Energy, Don Blankenship—responsible for blowing the tops off the Appalachian mountains—hack scientist Fred Singer, climate denier Senator James Inhofe and the billionaire brothers behind the tea parties, Charles and David Koch.
Newscorp CEO Rupert Murdoch made the cut as did billionaire Warren Buffet who?s been badmouthing Obama's climate legislation and even banking on its failure.
Via: Rolling Stone
Secret Chemicals
A loophole in the regulatory system has allowed nearly two-thirds of the chemicals introduced onto the market in the last 27 years to be kept secret.
A new report by the Environmental Working Group reveals that the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act which embargos "trade secrets" has resulted in the public having no access to ¼ of all chemicals listed on the EPA?s master inventory.
The group's analysis says secrecy poses a direct threat to human health, blocking access to information about chemicals used in products specifically intended for children.
Source: Environmental Working Group
Bees Vs. Crows
An invasion of crows in the city of Tokyo has led to an unusual pest control method ? bees. The Ginza Honeybee Project reports that rooftop beehives successful ward off the unwanted pest, adding one more environmental benefit to urban beekeeping.
Via: Treehugger
Photo Credits
Don Blankenship ©AP Photo
Fred Singer ©AP Photo
Inhofe ©AP Photo
Koch Brothers ©(from left to right) Getty Images, FilmMagic/Getty Images
EPA Hazard: EPA
Mad Scientist ©Bill Losh
Beekeeper ©Getty Images
Crows © Peter Lilja/Getty Images
