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 Stories About: Arctic AND marine life AND toxics AND wildlife
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Old Flame
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26 Sep 2002 |
Daily Grist |
| Old Flame The chemicals in fire-resistant products help keep your home safe -- but they appear to be endangering species in the Norwegian Arctic. Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are showing up in high concentrations in the region's polar bears, whose cubs have a lower survival rate than elsewhere, as well as in the eggs of local seabirds, which area residents have been advised not to eat. Other affected species in ... |
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| Topics: Arctic, marine life, toxics, wildlife (all these topics) |
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