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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 2009
Page
9
The column flags toxic elements in electronics including mercury, cadmium, chromium, beryllium and brominated flame retardants and notes plastics make up about 23 percent of a computer. It links these substances to cancer and other illnesses, urging scrutiny of disposal and exposure. It cites mercury's historical danger to hat makers and warns about PVC vinyl chloride as a cancer risk.
The author argues that long term effects of e waste are unknown and we repeat harmful disposal habits. Minor exposures accumulate, and rapid obsolescence increases toxin concentrations in environments. Urges responsible handling now to avoid burdening future generations.
The author argues rural residents should lead proper disposal of toxic materials. Landfills hide problems rather than solve them, increasing future cleanup costs for current or future generations and possibly raising taxes. Acting now is cheaper than delayed action.
Key events include Lorne Greene born in 1915 in Ottawa on February 12. On February 13 1981 the first Canadian female pilots Leah Mosher Nora Bottomley and Dee Brasseur earned their wings. Feb 14 marks Mr Dressup’s final show in 1996 after 31 years, and the 1965 flag raising on Parliament Hill Ottawa.
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