Perchlorate

Will Obama Crack Down on Rocket Fuel in Drinking Water?

Elaine Shannon | Posted 09.06.2009 | Green


Elaine Shannon

Rocket fuel pollution in water and soil are bigger problems than you might think. In recent years, EPA has detected perchlorates in public water systems in 28 states and territories.

Rocket Fuel & Perchlorates: The Antidote

Barbara Dehn | Posted 05.08.2009 | Living


Barbara Dehn

Perchlorate, aka Rocket Fuel, is a component of fireworks, munitions and yes, rocket fuel. It can also be found in drinking water, milk, lettuce, and human breast milk.

Extreme Infants! Rocket Fuel In Baby Formula! (VIDEO)

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 05.06.2009 | Green


Matthew Filipowicz

If rocket fuel in baby food isn't enough to push through meaningful environmental legislation, what on earth is?

Sen. Boxer To Ask Tough Questions At EPA Designee's Hearing

ProPublica | Joaquin Sapien | Posted 02.13.2009 | Green


From ProPublica: In the latest volley of a years-long battle involving the Environmental Protection Agency, the military and the White House, the EPA...

Cool, Clear Perchlorate

Carl Pope | Posted 10.24.2008 | Green


Carl Pope

For years, the Department of Defense has used every bureaucratic trick in its playbook to keep the EPA from regulating a highly toxic water pollutant that results from the manufacture of rocket fuel.