The Lancet Oncology – The results of the recent IARC Monographs evaluation of the carcinogenicity of some nitrobenzenes and other industrial chemicals have now been published. All of the agents were classified as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B), on the basis of “sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals” and no data or “inadequate evidence” in humans.

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Government of Canada – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced the final step to prohibit asbestos and asbestos containing products in Canada. The new regulations prohibit the import, sale, and use of asbestos as well as the manufacture, import, sale, and use of asbestos-containing products, with a limited number of exclusions.

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EurekAlert – new study examined the release of vapors from gas station vent pipes, finding emissions were 10 times higher than estimates used in setback regulations that determine how close schools, playgrounds, and parks can be to the facilities.

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Tedx Talks – Dr. Aaron Goodarzi from the University of Calgary discusses radon exposure in Canada and new research being done to “Evict Radon” from our homes.

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health – This review provides a comprehensive overview of solar radiation exposure risk of outdoor workers, including the UV exposure levels and the main methods recently proposed for short-term and cumulative exposure measurements, and an update of knowledge on the main adverse eye and skin effects.

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