Sentences with phrase «concerned about contamination»

Some countries like Zambia and its neighbours are that concerned about contamination from GM seed that they will only accept GM grain if it is milled before distribution.

But some outside scientists, concerned about contamination, think it is time to rethink the complex project.

An EnCana representative told the crowd that the company was as concerned about the contamination as the residents were, and pledged to help the EPA in its investigation.

«We're not really concerned about contamination so much,» said Manhattan Borough Parks Commissioner William Castro.

It seems disingenuous to be concerned about contamination of breastmilk, when it is well documented that artificial feeding carries significant risks for babies and that formula is often found to be contaminated with chemicals and pathogens.

To help ensure that rice can contribute to the healthy diets of rice consumers worldwide, aside from developing healthier rice varieties, IRRI has studied the glycemic index of rice and also responds to concerns about contamination in rice.

Concern about contamination has been part of exploration since the dawn of the Space Age.

Hi Kevin, I've taken creatine on and off for over 20 years, since it first became widely available as a supplement (currently I use Creapure from Germany due to concerns about contamination from other sources such as China, etc).

My vet is not in favor of raw because he said there is no good research backing up if it is truly a good thing or not and has concerns about contamination from raw meat.

Kirkland dog food brand specifically was recalled in May, 2012 for concerns about contamination with salmonella.

Subsequent concern about contamination has meant the farmer is not able to sell his crops (or eat them himself), which has all but destroyed his livelihood.

... Some of the water ran into the ocean, raising concerns about contamination of marine life and seafood.

This feature is an interesting commentary on how various individuals, as well as various governments, have different levels of concern about contamination with some becoming far more worried with lower levels than others.

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These vary during the different phases of well development and have different scales of impact: Vibration may affect only people very close to wells, whereas stress from, for example, concerns about possible water contamination may have a wider reach.

Buddemeier estimates that radioiodine is just 0.2 % of the overall exposure you may face outdoors and says the pills are more helpful for addressing longer - term concerns about food - supply contamination.

A coalition of state and national environmental groups have raised concerns about water contamination and other impacts on Western Australia's largest national park.

Buddemeier estimated that radioiodine is just 0.2 % of the overall exposure you may face outdoors, and said the pills are more helpful for addressing longer - term concerns about food - supply contamination.

St. James residents packed the permit hearing in August to express their concerns about Energy Transfer Partners» track record and the risk of further contamination of the community.

Last year the B.C. Fruit Growers» Association passed a resolution against the introduction of GM fruit, stating concerns about consumer backlash and the difficulty of protecting organic growers from contamination.

In your reports on gluten levels in herbs and spices, you've always suggested that we balance concerns about gluten contamination against the fact that the amount of spice we put into a dish is very low.

I haven't asked about cross contamination (no allergen concerns), but I'm sure they'd be happy to answer your questions.

Governments are increasingly concerned about the impacts of inappropriate practices on the health of the natural environment, especially from soil erosion, contamination from agrochemicals, and inefficient use of water resources.

The findings may help the world's largest dairy exporter restore its reputation globally after the contamination scare this month prompted concerns that New Zealand has food safety issues, threatening exports which make up about 30 percent of the economy.

Parents seem to be serving tuna fish less often these days because of the concerns about mercury contamination, but it is important to keep in mind that like many things, tuna fish is OK in moderation.

In response to Stone's concerns about water contamination, a Naperville laboratory studied a sample from the well at the gun club in March.

Another concern that some have about lanolin based products is the risk of pesticide contamination.

Residents near the range on West Street near Martin Avenue have expressed concerns about the possibility of lead contamination from shotgun use.

While PFOA contamination is believed to have leeched into the ground water from the nearby Saint Gobain Plastics factory, this story is less about the polluter and more about whether the concerns from residents of a small town near the Vermont border were taken seriously in a timely enough fashion.

A public meeting last night concerning an update on the PFOS water contamination issue in Newburgh brought a formal announcement about the launch of a blood testing program for the city.

In an about face on Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan announced his chamber will hold public hearings in the village of Hoosick Falls next month to discuss water contamination concerns.

The district is working to calm concerns about lead contamination in school water supplies.

The New York Times: «After the revelation of lead contamination in Flint, Mich., where Gov. Rick Snyder's response was widely criticized, the situation in Hoosick Falls has provoked both deep concern about water quality and a heightened scrutiny of how public officials have responded.»

The committee's report has attracted headlines for its concerns about the harshness of the cuts faced by Defra, which has been under strain dealing with the consequences of ash dieback disease, horsemeat contamination and flooding.

Fracking has also raised concerns about the potential for drinking water contamination and other adverse impacts in densely populated regions unaccustomed to an industry that has until recently been active mostly in the West and Gulf Coast.

She talks about Skartados» advocacy concerning PFOS water contamination in Newburgh.

A study last year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency raised similar concerns about groundwater contamination.

The discussion centered around PFOA contamination and concerns residents still have about the state's response.

«Concerns were expressed about potential bacterial contamination when droppings are inadvertently carried into the facility.»

After the revelation of lead contamination in Flint, Mich., where Gov. Rick Snyder's response was widely criticized, the situation in Hoosick Falls has provoked both deep concern about water quality and a heightened scrutiny of how public officials have responded.

In addition to raising concerns about groundwater contamination and whether the state's approval process was above board, watchdog groups questioned whether sizeable campaign donations to Perry from the company's late founder, billionaire Harold Simmons, influenced the decision.

But in the face of widespread concern about water contamination, 21 US states have adopted mandatory disclosure rules for the mixtures, making it easier for scientists such as Ellis, of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, to assess their impacts.

Concerned about the possibility that astronauts might unwittingly be exposed to pathogens that lurk in a spacecraft's surfaces or in air filters — biological contamination has been found in both the ISS and Russia's MIR before — NASA asked researchers at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, to assess the problem.

With more than 17 million Americans now living within one mile of an oil and gas well, there is concern about the possible contamination of surface and groundwater by trace metals, radioactive isotopes and other inorganic compounds released in these areas, they point out.

The report comes amid heightened concern by some environmental and consumer groups about contamination of drinking water by agricultural chemicals.

And scientists and humanities scholars have different approaches: Given the concerns about DNA contamination, scientists prefer to touch books only with gloves.

The industry has not been supportive, because they feel we already have good non-browning apples and the potential consumer backlash and concerns about pollen contamination were unknown.

The biggest concern parents have about making homemade formula is that it is based on raw milk which, according to medical orthodoxy, is a source of contamination and disease.

If you are particularly concerned with contamination, swish about a cup of Kombucha vinegar or pasteurized vinegar like white vinegar (NEVER raw!!)

More farmers would find incentive to grow grains like oats, helping to reduce our concern about Creeping Corporate Chemical Contamination.

I know it should be naturally gluten free however those with celiac and other disease are concerned about cross contamination.