Flame Retardant PBDE Found in Falcon Eggs
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a common flame retardant used in electronics, furniture, clothing (including
children's pajamas), etc. PBDEs widespread usage has caused the chemical to build up in human bodies and the environment. Previous studies have found the flame retardant present in mother's breastmilk, now it has reached high levels in
peregrine falcon eggs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The eggs of peregrine falcons living in California's big cities contain some of the highest levels ever found in wildlife of a flame retardant used in consumer products, a new study has found.
It's a good thing that a California law that bans certain types of PBDEs goes into effect this year. You do have choices as a consumer for avoiding some PBDEs, such as the
Aloe Dream Mate Pillow by Natura or
organic kids' pajamas. PBDEs may become the DDT of our times, now that it is reaching the birds higher up in the food chain. We should all be concerned, as Americans have the highest level of PBDEs in their bodies than any other people in the world.
Via: Treehugger
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Posted by Jennifer Lance at May 13, 2008 6:05 AM
Unfortunately this is just the tip of the iceberg AND this is after the government has put a lot of money and time into rebuilding the bald eagle population. If you want to learn more about the effects of chemicals in the environment check out "Our Stolen Future" It goes into great depth about animal studies that are a good indicator of the potential affects in humans.
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