From the comments (Thank you Zoe):Journal of Occupational Medicine:Health Effects of Low-Level Exposure to FormaldehydeMain, David M. M.D., M.P.H.; Hogan, Theodore J. Ph.D.Collapse BoxAbstractTwenty-one subjects exposed to formaldehyde (at levels … [Read more...]
Formaldehyde in the Barnett Shale
Here are the numbers:TCEQ Effects Screening Level (ESL) for HCHO:Acute Short-Term (1 hr): 12 ppbChronic (1 yr): 4.5 ppb (cancer endpoint)Max 2 hr urban roadside concentrations observed in U.S. is17 ppb (HEI, 2007) MAXIMUM from carsMax 1 hr HCHO in … [Read more...]
BSEEC and Titan Engineering hid formaldehyde findings in Barnett Shale air study
Actually, it's more correct to say they glossed the findings over with a thick coating of shiny stuff. Air Study Shows No Harmful Levels of Benzene, Other Compounds in Fort Worth and Arlington, District 2 Posted on: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - … [Read more...]
Senator Davis response to BSEEC editorial
Senator Davis response to Mel LeBlanc's "guest editorial" in the BSEEC newsletter:For the benefit of your readers, I am writing to correct a number of falsehoods in the June 28 guest editorial by Arlington Councilmember Mel LeBlanc. His misstatements … [Read more...]
Response to BSEEC’s Barnett Shale air quality study
A response to the BSEEC's recent air quality study.Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of Council,After careful reading of the Barnett Shale Energy Education Council's Air Quality report, I write with a few comments.Firstly, TITAN Engineering is a firm … [Read more...]
Titan Barnett Shale air quality report misleading
Arlington resident, Faith Chatham, read the report from the industry financed, orchestrated and conducted so-called air quality study. Surprise, surprise! She found the report misleading.This industry air test is referred to as "Fort Worth and … [Read more...]
Ed Ireland and BSEEC scientifically inaccurate comparisons
After an unfortunate and embarrassing Hindenburg metaphor, Ed Ireland who is NOT a scientist, and the BSEEC, intentionally tried to deceive Barnett Shale residents by comparing short-term benzene exposure to long-term. Is there anyone out there who … [Read more...]