Louis Tremblay
New chemicals add to ecosystem contamination
Environmental Toxicologist warns the risk to Aotearoa's marine life from chemical contaminants in the sea, river and streams are intensifying. Local and global research has found an unprecedented… Audio
Research cites need for better management of antimicrobials
New research calls for improved stewardship of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, and chemicals found in personal care and cleaning products to protect human and ecological health.The review of… Audio
Elevated BPA levels found in Capital's aquifer
Traces of a dangerous chemical used in plastic packaging, Bisphenol-A, or BPA, have been found in a Wellington aquifer. While the amounts discovered have been deemed safe by health authorities… Audio
Call to curb use of anti-bacterial chemicals
More than 200 scientists and medical professionals have called on the US Food and Drug Administration to restrict the use of anti-bacterial chemicals in personal care products. Audio
What we flush
Environmental toxicologist Louis Tremblay of Nelson's Cawthron Institute wants us to think about what we put down our plugholes and flush down our toilets. What are the chemicals in our shampoos… Audio
Triclosan
Should Triclosan, an anti-bacterial chemical used in toothpaste and hand washes, be banned here, and at what cost? Green MP Catherine Delahunty has been told there are grounds for reassessment, but… Audio
Up the Pipe Solutions
A Cawthron Institute project is testing for chemicals in common household products and determining their environmental impact Audio