The following is a personal story submitted to Civilian Exposure and published as part…
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The following is a personal story submitted to Civilian Exposure and published as part…
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Friends of Civilian Exposure, Happy 2018! We’re going to kick off the New Year…
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Friends of Civilian Exposure, This Christmas, as we gather with our families and reflect…
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Friends of Civilian Exposure, Happy Thanksgiving! During this time of the year, we…
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In the News
Novel Strategy for Dealing With Toxic Contamination: Do Nothing
by Daniel Rossby Daniel RossAt toxic cleanup sites across the country, environmental agencies have allowed groundwater contamination to go untreated and slowly diminish over time — a strategy that saves money for polluters but could cost taxpayers dearly and jeopardize drinking water supplies.
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Recently, we received a request to look closer into the effects of chemical contamination exposures and fertility. Two chemicals of note, TCE and PFOS, were mentioned. We found some interesting studies/research on both (some provided by readers) that documents some of the threats of chemical exposure to fertility. More importantly, they also bear out a couple of already widely held beliefs about the transferability of these toxins from generation to generation.
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Camp Lejeune ContaminationCivilian Exposure PressIn the NewsVideo
Civilian Exposure Interview on WITN
Watch: Gavin P. Smith, Executive Director and Founder of Civilian Exposure, is asked to comment on the recent VA decision on Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination.
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Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (MCAS Yuma) occupies approximately 3,000 acres within the City and County of Yuma, Arizona. The City of Yuma, the nearest municipality, is located approximately one mile northwest of the Station. Both the City and the Station obtain their drinking water from the Colorado River through an irrigation canal. The City does not use groundwater for drinking water purposes. The nearest domestic groundwater well is approximately 0.8 mile downgradient from the Station.
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Happy 2017! We’re going to kick off the New Year with more activities and projects to increase awareness for victims of Camp Lejeune contamination. As I reflect on 2016, I do so with enormous gratitude for the gift of your continued and ongoing support for the mission of Civilian Exposure.