General PCB Information-
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/pcb
The EPA homepage of PCBs.
www.acsh.org/publications/reports/pcupdate2.html
It includes two case studies, various reports,
background effects, a large resource list, and others. Very
extensive and informative.
www.crossroads.nsc.org/chemicals.cfm
Description and background of PCB’s- has its
chemical properties and its trade
names/numbers. Includes a small portion of
regulations/economy. To access PCB's, select
Polychlorinated Biphenyls from the list of
chemicals.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts17.html
Site includes FAQ’s about PCB’s, and
an accessible overview. Has a number to call
for more information.
http://copa.org/library/reports/epa/pcbepa.htm
PCB Hazard Summary by EPA. It has a general
list of characteristics/risks.
http://www.chem.unep.ch/pops/stpeter/stpete2c.html
Sources and chemical identity of PCBs. This
site lists and discusses the various congeners
of PCBs and has some general information
including effects of exposure to PCBs.
http://www.eco-usa.net/toxics/pcbs.html
Sponsored by Eco-USA. The
site is broken down into several sections
as follows: Introduction,
Fate & Transport, Exposure
Pathways, Metabolism, and Health
Effects.
http://www.gascape.org/index%20/PCB%20INDEX.html
A list of articles and position papers
concerning PCB use, safety, regulation, and
others.
http://www.monitor.net/rachel/r327.html
An extended history of PCBs and how they were produced and
introduced into the environment.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/fae/env/pcb.php3
A brief history of the emergence and production of PCBs as well as
some general information.
Other Resources
http://www.law-advisor.com/library/envlaw.html
A comprehensive page of Environmental Law policies using a
multitude of links.
http://www.nemw.org/EReconval.htm
A website specifically dealing with the role that economics can
play in environmental issues. Economic benefits,
cost-effectiveness, cost-analysis, damage assessments are mentioned.
|