Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Benzene
Benzen is an aromatic hydrocarbon that has been found to be a carcinogenic (cancer causing) material. Possible routes of exposure, effects on helth, medical tests to determine exposure, and recommended levels of exposure are detailed.
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Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Fighting Cancer With Biotechnology [Pdf]
This Biotechnology Institute issue focuses on the role of genetics in cancer. Find out about several types of cancer, the risks, treatments available now, and the treatments of the future.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act
This 27-page booklet explains the Clean Air Act using everyday English.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Human Health: Carcinogen
Gives definition of a carcinogen, examples, and the two categories of carcinogens - those known to cause cancer in humans, and those 'anticipated' to cause it.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Our Responsibilities Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
This 1975 article describes the legislation that was passed to regulate the safety of drinking water.
Other
Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Cosmetics
Video addressees living in a materials economy, specifically how everyday cosmetic products contain dangerous toxins. Learn about the health impacts of these chemicals and how you can take action to help solve this problem. [7:00]