Water scarcity is a challenge facing many Texas communities, and it’s encouraging to see how many state leaders are proactively exploring solutions to our growing water needs. This has brought the oil and gas industry and the massive volumes of water it uses and produces each year into the conversation. One positive opportunity area exists […]

Water scarcity is a challenge facing many Texas communities, and it’s encouraging to see how many state leaders are proactively exploring solutions to our growing water needs. This has brought the oil and gas industry and the massive volumes of water it uses and produces each year into the conversation. One positive opportunity area exists […]

Tom Neltner, J.D., Chemicals Policy Director and Boma Brown-West, Senior Manager. Heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead are present in most foods, whether conventional or organic, usually as the result of environmental contamination. Because heavy metals pose significant threats even at low levels, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made reducing cumulative […]

Tom Neltner, J.D., Chemicals Policy Director and Boma Brown-West, Senior Manager. [pullquote] “Even though the levels of a metal in any particular food is low, our overall exposure adds up because many of the foods we eat contain them in small amounts.”   Dr. Conrad Choiniere, leader of FDA’s Toxic Elements Workgroup on April 20, […]

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Tom Neltner, J.D., Chemicals Policy Director and Boma Brown-West, Senior Manager. Heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead are present in most foods, whether conventional or organic, usually as the result of environmental contamination. Because heavy metals pose significant threats even at low levels, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made reducing cumulative […]

It is essential that anyone evaluating foods for heavy metal contamination (e.g. arsenic, cadmium, and lead) use a laboratory that is capable of measuring precisely at the level of concern – the low ppb range – which can pose significant health threats. A new effort spearheaded by the Baby Food Council will give your company […]

It is essential that anyone evaluating foods for heavy metal contamination (e.g. arsenic, cadmium, and lead) use a laboratory that is capable of measuring precisely at the level of concern – the low ppb range – which can pose significant health threats. A new effort spearheaded by the Baby Food Council will give your company […]

It is essential that anyone evaluating foods for heavy metal contamination (e.g. arsenic, cadmium, and lead) use a laboratory that is capable of measuring precisely at the level of concern – the low ppb range – which can pose significant health threats. A new effort spearheaded by the Baby Food Council will give your company the opportunity to demonstrate […]

It is essential that anyone evaluating foods for heavy metal contamination (e.g. arsenic, cadmium, and lead) use a laboratory that is capable of measuring precisely at the level of concern – the low ppb range – which can pose significant health threats. A new effort spearheaded by the Baby Food Council will give your company the opportunity to demonstrate […]

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Right now, we need a strong showing of unity. Our environment hangs in the balance. Regional. C4.

Right now, we need a strong showing of unity. Our environment hangs in the balance. Regional. C4.

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