GOP lies in announcing dangers of mercury overstated

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Thursday February 17, 2005 · 10:20 AM PST

2005/02/17 · 10:20

The House Resources Committee just released a report saying toxic mercury pollution has been overstated. The report happens to contradict the EPA's views of mercury health risks. This is in response to Republicans wanting to push Bush's environmental policies, which are already slanted toward his industry friends. Among the health risks with being exposed to merucry: Read More

Bush misleads on mercury dangers and why he is putting us at risk

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Friday February 04, 2005 · 8:02 PM PST

2005/02/04 · 20:02

If someone walked up to you and asked you to drink a glass filled with mercury, would you do it? Probably not. Unfortunately, this situation is quickly becoming a reality with Bush's attitude toward mercury pollution. Another report just came out, citing his administration for hiding the truth about the dangers of mercury, putting humans at serious risk:
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Why Bush shouldn't open up the ANWR

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Thursday February 03, 2005 · 4:06 PM PST

2005/02/03 · 16:06

It looks like Bush's disregard for the environment is increasing to an even worse level. With a new congress, Bush is pressing ahead with drilling up in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil. The problem is that the ANWR is one of the last remaining places in the United States that has not seen major development of its land. As seen in the map below, the ANWR is a very isolated place and relatively undisturbed. Read More

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