Is BPA Contaminating Your Soup? Nov 4, 2009
Is BPA Contaminating Your Soup ... Is BPA Contaminating Your Soup ... New research results show the controversial plastics additive , or BPA, is commonly found in a wide range of canned foods, including some marked "BPA free" or organic. (Scientific American)
BPA In Canned Foods Nov 4, 2009
tested 24 different canned foods for BPA. They found many of the samples had higher levels of the chemical ... Experts say you can minimize your exposure to BPA by choosing fresh food over canned. (W-USA News, DC)
Conservation Contest: Race is on to trim those energy bills Nov 4, 2009
The utility s source for 90 percent of its power, the U.S. Bonneville Power Administration, has announced it will no longer sell energy to match the growth of the smaller utilities ... As we move forward into a new era in relation to Bonneville Power Administration, conservation becomes even more important, PUD spokesman Dave Andrew said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UC researcher wins $1.6M grant Nov 3, 2009
Belcher, an associate professor in the department of pharmacology and cell biophysics, has led previous studies showing that bisphenol A, or BPA an industrial chemical and environmental pollutant found in many hard plastic products could be linked to certain neurological defects, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. This new grant, supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the National Institutes of Health s Grand Opportunity program, will support his... (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
One of world's largest solar projects is planned near Cle Elum Nov 2, 2009
Trott has hired engineers to puzzle out such questions as whether Bonneville Power Administration has enough room on its transmission grid to accept the solar electricity. "We think they are going to determine there is room," said Aldrich, "but Puget Sound is a back-up if Bonneville doesn't work.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Columbia Falls Aluminum shuts down Oct 31, 2009
Columbia Falls Aluminum has ceased operations after failing to reach an agreement on electricity with the Bonneville Power Administration despite months of negotiations _ leaving 88 employees without a job. The company had for years been able to buy discount electricity from the power administration, a quasi-governmental outfit that for decades sold at-cost electricity to big industrial customers. (Montana Standard, MT)
BPA students attend fall leadership conference Oct 30, 2009
Last week, 21 students from Chisago Lakes High School attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Fall Leadership Conference in Bloomington. BPA is a student organization that emphasizes building business skills and the use of technology. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
BPA proposes power line for SW Wash. and NW Oregon Oct 29, 2009
BPA proposes power line for SW Wash ... BPA proposes power line for SW Wash ... On the Net: BPA I-5 project: http://www. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
How Green Is Your SIGG Water Bottle? Oct 29, 2009
Eco-Friendly Water Bottles: SIGG Gets Stung by BPA - TIME ... The Swiss brand became the must-have accessory as consumers rushed to find alternatives to plastic bottles that contained bisphenol-A (BPA), a controversial chemical used to harden plastics, which some studies have linked to diabetes, premature puberty in girls and reduced sperm count in men ... But many consumers are feeling deceived now that the company has been outed for failing to tell the public that its bottles were not... (Time.com)
WECC gets $53.8M grant to improve grid Oct 28, 2009
The other eight utilities sharing this grant are Bonneville Power Administration, the California Independent System Operator, the California Energy Commission, Electric Power Group, Idaho Power Inc. NV Energy, PacifiCorp, Pacific Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison. Most Read Stories. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Harris Corporation Reports First Quarter Results; Fiscal 2010 Guidance Increased on Strong Orders for Tactical Radios Oct 28, 2009
"We also received orders associated with the MRAP-ATV (mine resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle) program and are expecting significant additional orders in the second quarter."We have significantly increased our full-year fiscal 2010 guidance to reflect much higher than expected tactical radio orders from the U.S. Department of Defense and the positive impact on expected revenue and earnings," Lance said.Increased Earnings GuidanceThe company has revised its guidance for non-GAAP... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
3 comment(s) Oct 27, 2009
BPA seeks help determining route of new transmission line ... The federal BPA, the Pacific Northwest s largest power marketer, is exploring a plan to build a 500-kilovolt transmission line running about 70 miles from Castle Rock to Troutdale, Ore ... The BPA is looking to string the line between a series of steel towers, each about 80 to 150 feet tall. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Seattle expected to be key market for electric cars Oct 26, 2009
Grace wrote on Oct 25, 2009 12:21 PM:" so much for the energy conservation highlighted the BPA main story...don't think your energy rates are going to skyrocket? think again. ". Gondolapete wrote on Oct 25, 2009 2:24 PM:" Cost means nothing..as long as it makes people feel goo that is all that matters. Personally I wish Seattle would lead the way in falling into Puget Sound. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Salmon Migration Mystery Explored On Idaho's Clearwater River Oct 25, 2009
The Bonneville Power Administration is funding the research to help understand how Snake and Columbia River dams may affect fish ... The Bonneville Power Administration is paying for the study. (Science Daily)
Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings (3) Oct 25, 2009
Yesterday, I tried posting a question for Dr. Rota about BPA in composite fillings and polycarbonate crowns that are used for baby teeth, but it was ignored ... Here is what I found interesting: Many of the illnesses that entrepreneurs mistakenly blamed on the implants are the same as those listed by anti-amalgamists, as well as activists who are determined to ban BPA. They are all terrible diseases - cancer, lupus, MS and other chronic and neurological and autoimmune illnesses of traditionally... (Malibu Times, CA)
Tribes, states to cooperate on salmon recovery plan Oct 25, 2009
It was Redden's rulings that prompted plans for habitat improvements that will cost the Bonneville Power Administration about 100 million a year for 10 years under terms outlined in the Fish Accords. Atrucker wrote on Oct 24, 2009 8:26 PM:" At last this may be a move in the right direction.I was on the river today and seen three seals. What are they doing in the river still ? They pretty much ruined our fishing trip . When will the game dept . start addressing the seal problem alot more... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Columbia Falls Aluminum to shut down plant Oct. 31 Oct 23, 2009
The company had been able to buy discount electricity from the Bonneville Power Administration, a quasi-governmental outfit that for decades sold at-cost electricity to big industrial customers ... Critics successfully argued that the subsidy was too large and came at the expense of other rate payers, and in December a court ordered the Bonneville Power Administration to end its subsidy to Columbia Falls Aluminum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Study suggests hydropower boom will create a lot of jobs in the West Oct 21, 2009
With efficiency upgrades at the PUDs and the BPA (Bonneville Power Administration) there s a ton of opportunity there, he said. For us, the importance is of hydro as a renewable. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Everyday chemicals gather in most people Oct 18, 2009
For this health care project, Chan and the others were tested for 62 individual chemicals, found in everything from furniture to socks, in six chemical categories: Bisphenol A (BPA), Mercury, Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs), Phthalates, Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and Triclosan. All of them had at least 24 chemicals in their bodies, and two had as many as 39. (Anchorage Daily News)
Activists push for cleaner Northwest energy Oct 18, 2009
The council, whose plans bind the Bonneville Power Administration and have far-reaching effects on utilities, revises its regional plan every five years. Interest in the regional plan started to grow with the 2001 West Coast energy crisis, when electricity prices spiked, according to Mark Walker, the council s director of public affairs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Holiday Gift Ideas for New Moms Oct 17, 2009
Chewable Jewels product materials are FDA approved, free of phthalate, BPA, PVC, latex, and lead. They are waterproof, dishwasher durable and endorsed by dentists nationwide. (Suite101.com)
SRA enlisted to help USDA fight fraud Oct 17, 2009
The 10-year BPA has a ceiling value of $25 million if all options are exercised. The goal is to improve fraud detection on an ongoing basis, for both known and unknown types of fraud, SRA officials said. (FCW.com)
Congress, Obama set boundaries for contractors Oct 17, 2009
Ideally, agencies award multiple BPAs in a given product or service category, keeping the heat on the vendors to minimize prices. However, in a recent study, auditors found that 60 percent of the 336 BPAs in its sample lacked competition ... In one particularly egregious case, a BPA had an estimated value of nearly $60 million, according to the report. (FCW.com)
Senior Subjects: Chemical law getting much-needed reform Oct 15, 2009
The American Chemistry Council, a recent adversary in the struggle to identify the dangers of the plastics hardener BPA in baby bottles, has spoken affirmatively for a comprehensive chemical law that protects the health and safety of Americans, while promoting innovation that will lead to the development of essential new chemical products and new high-paying jobs. Jackson declared that the current law wasn t sufficient to manage the risks of nearly 80,000 existing chemicals, a lot of which are... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Brookline scientist looking for cause of breast cancer in household objects Oct 15, 2009
Scientists have been looking at the possible hazards of Bisphenol A, or BPA, since the late 1980s, when Wadia s boss, Dr. Ana Soto, and fellow researches noticed that plastic lab equipment was affecting the reproduction of certain cells. In the years since, researchers have unearthed possible links between BPA and the development of the prostate gland and brain, as well as behavioral effects in fetuses, infants and children, according to a 2008 report from the ... Wadia, who moved to Brookline... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Guident to help SSA office streamline business processes Oct 14, 2009
Issued by SSAs Office of Earnings, Enumeration and Administrative Systems (OEEAS), the BPA calls for to support the development and migration of Oracle solutions for Social Securitys Business Intelligence Gateway (BIG), the agencys toolset for providing interactive ad-hoc querying, reporting and data analysis, company officials said ... This BPA enables OEEAS to streamline the procurement of highly skilled, expert technical personnel to support the installation, configuration, migration... (FCW.com)
Grain outlook Oct 13, 2009
National average soybean yield was raised only one tenth of one bushel per acre (bpa) to 42 ... According to some market watchers, the trade had discounted a 44 bpa yield into soybean price ... 3 bpa in the October WASDE to 164. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
A Closer Look at Gov. Tim Pawlenty Oct 13, 2009
He expanded bureaucratic powers as a response to the threat of pandemics, authorized bonding to acquire more parkland and light-rail-routes, banned service fees and expiration dates on gift cards, instituted more mandates for the use of child booster seats, gave law enforcement the authority to pull over and issue a ticket for anyone not wearing a seatbelt, and made Minnesota the first state in the nation to cave in to the alarmists and ban the use of BPA plastic in products intended for small... (Human Events Online)
D&B, Kalido Unveil Data Management Products Oct 12, 2009
At this week's Gartner BPM Summit, Bill Rosser presented a decision framework for identifying when to use BPA (business process analysis), EA (enterprise architecture) and BPM modeling tools for modeling processes: all of them can model processes, but which should be used when. 10. (TechWeb)
Salmon plan deserves a chance Oct 12, 2009
The BPA estimated they would result in 7 million in lost revenue. Still, Redden rejected the plan as inadequate. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Many purchase agreements lack competition, GAO says Oct 10, 2009
Agencies awarded 60 percent of 336 BPAs to a single vendor, and 19 percent of those had no competition for the winning vendor ... Agencies should review how they use blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), particularly regarding competition for the orders placed against the agreements, a new recommends ... The Government Accountability Office found that 60 percent of the 336 in its sample were single-award BPAs, which means there was only one vendor on the BPA taking orders. (FCW.com)
Peak Oil: A Theory Running Out Of Gas Oct 9, 2009
Bisphenol A or BPA has been linked to aggression in girls, according to a study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. BPA, a chemical commonly found in plastic products like water bottles, has spurred safety concerns in recent years. (Investors Business Daily)
Prenatal Exposure To BPA Might Explain Aggressive Behavior In Some 2-Year-old Girls Oct 8, 2009
The study, published Oct. 6, 2009 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, is the first to examine if there is a link between prenatal bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and behavior problems in children. Results suggest that if a woman is exposed to BPA early in her pregnancy, development of the baby s nervous system might be adversely affected ... BPA is commonly used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins that can be found, for example, in some types of plastic bottles,... (Science Daily)
Plastics Chemical Tied to Aggression in Young Girls Oct 8, 2009
BPA has been linked to other dangers, but behavioral effects remain unclear ... TUESDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- In the latest study to suggest an association between the plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) and adverse effects on humans, researchers report that BPA may affect the behavior of little girls ... Girls exposed to higher levels of BPA displayed more "externalizing" behaviors, such as aggression and hyperactivity, according to the study, which is published in the Oct. 6 online... (MEDLINEplus)
Space-age gate holds water at Tin Cup Oct 7, 2009
According to Rankin Holmes, project manager with the Water Trust, it helps that the funding for that lease comes through the Columbia Basin Water Transaction Program, which administers a variety of funds - much from the Bonneville Power Administration for salmon restoration work - that relate to water conservation efforts. Because the deal brings a conservation agenda into alignment with the needs of the agricultural water users should help in finding other grants for dam construction. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Plastic chemical linked to female aggression Oct 6, 2009
A state board voted that the proposition would not cover BPA. ... HOW TO AVOID BPA EXPOSURE ... Choose baby bottles and cups labeled BPA-free. (USA Today -- News)
New Bisphenol a Study Has Many Limitations, but No Clear Conclusions Oct 6, 2009
" Quotes from the following analysis of the study may be attributed to Steven G. Hentges, Ph.D. of the ACC's Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group. "ACC and its member companies have long-supported research to advance scientific understanding about chemicals and promote public health ... "Inherent in the design of this small-scale study is the inability to establish cause-effect relationships. The study can only evaluate parameters measured in the study for statistical associations, which may be... (Canada Newswire)
Cowlitz PUD looks at green future Oct 5, 2009
roudyruss wrote on Oct 4, 2009 4:18 PM:" Interesting comment Rural Citizen when only five days ago an artical in TDN stated that 90 percent of the energy the local PUD gets is from the Bonneville Power Administration. Their site list 31 dams, one nuclear plant and wind farms, BUT NOT ONE WORD ABOUT COAL. Also RCW 80.60 requires utilities to BUY BACK POWER in Washington state. ". tarbaby wrote on Oct 4, 2009 5:10 PM:" We're pretty much bent over a barrel on this subject. We have to have it just... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Agreement to protect land at Foy's Bend Oct 3, 2009
The purchase was funded by the Bonneville Power Administration through its program for mitigating impacts from Hungry Horse Dam. The property will be owned and managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, with BPA retaining an easement on the property to ensure it is managed for long-term conservation purposes. (Montana Standard, MT)
EPA Announces Plan to Review Six Controversial Chemicals Oct 1, 2009
Administrator Lisa Jackson announced investigations of BPA and phthalates, among others, as well as a push for chemical regulatory reform generally ... BPA BLOCK: Lisa Jackson announced that the EPA will start to regulate high-profile chemicals including bisphenol A found in hard plastic bottles. (Scientific American)
Energy mandates will be bad news for ratepayers in the long run Oct 1, 2009
Wind projects totaling 4,800 megawatts were getting under way throughout the Bonneville Power Administration region. That exceeded the America Wind Energy Association s estimate of this state s wind energy potential. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cowlitz PUD officials approve rate increase Oct 1, 2009
PUD officials say they need to raise rates to offset the costs of a 9 percent rate hike from the federal Bonneville Power Administration, which was spurred by rising fish and wildlife protection costs across the region. The BPA rate increase will add 8. (Longview Daily News, WA)
EPA wants more oversight on chemicals Oct 1, 2009
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a plastic-hardening chemical. Phthalates, which add flexibility and durability, are used in everything from glues to medicine coatings to vinyl upholstery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama Administration Calls for Chemical-Law Reform Sep 30, 2009
Bisphenol A, or BPA, which is used in plastic beverage containers and, some evidence suggests, can effect the brain and behavior in fetuses, infants and children. Perfluorinated chemicals, used in nonstick cookware and in some waterproof clothing, will also be checked out because of some research linking them to infertility in women. (ABC News -- Business)
Congress gets a heads-up on toxic chemicals Sep 30, 2009
EPA gives Congress a heads-up on toxic chemicals - USATODAY.com. EPA gives Congress a heads-up on toxic chemicals. (USA Today)
Obama decision protects NW salmon Sep 22, 2009
Steve Wright is the administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. This article appeared on page A - 11 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Cowlitz PUD hearing to address rate increase Sep 19, 2009
The PUD says the rate increases stem from a 7 percent increase it will receive in wholesale rates from the federal Bonneville Power Administration. Cowliz PUD buys about 90 percent of its power from the BPA, and the increase will add 7. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BOYHOOD VANTAGE POINT LEADS TO EXTENDED HORIZON Sep 19, 2009
BPA s annual national Skyhook fly-in is now usually held at Grider Field in Pine Bluff. They came to Pine Bluff in 1997 and fell in love with the city, Johnson said, adding that city businesses, community leaders and the local aviation commission all have been supportive. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Time to get real about breaching Snake River dams Sep 18, 2009
The Bonneville Power Administration has calculated the tab. Total annual cost: 373 million. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Lead, arsenic found in products from handbags to car seats Sep 17, 2009
He notes that many consumer concern has led many stores and manufacturers to stop selling baby bottles made with the estrogen-like chemical BPA, or bisphenol A.. "Just having the information out there is going to lead to change," says Greene, who wasn't involved in the study. (USA Today)
Flip-cap tube makes condiments portable Sep 17, 2009
The bottles are 100 percent BPA free and have a no-drip valve to help the cap stay clean ... The bottles are 100 percent BPA free and have a no-drip valve to help the cap stay clean. (Montana Standard, MT)
Market Forecaster Sep 17, 2009
9 bpa, however this will no doubt rise into the final report in January unless a killing frost quickly hits the corn belt ... 3 bpa and will likely continue to increase the soybean crop unless a killing frost emerges quickly. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Northwest salmon plan released to criticism Sep 16, 2009
It was prepared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the three federal agencies involved in operating dams, the Army Corps, the Bonneville Power Administration and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Environment)
RedState Morning Briefing Sep 16, 2009
David Michaels was behind the junk-science efforts to smear Bisphenol A (BPA) , an innovative chemical used to make plastics stronger. Michaels sees even the 2nd Amendment as a work-place regulatory issue where he might, as head of OSHA, intervene. (Human Events Online)
American Systems upgrades USDA communications Sep 16, 2009
Under the BPA, will be responsible for the installation of and end-user training on communications systems that will feature voice over Internet Protocol, facsimile and interconnectivity capabilities, among others, company officials said. The telecommunications systems will allow USDA service center agencies nationwide to share common resources while improving administrative efficiency and the overall customer experience, they added. (FCW.com)
Columbia Falls Aluminum staying open into Oct Sep 12, 2009
The company is in the middle of a long-term negotiation with Bonneville Power Administration for power. BPA officials told the aluminum company that it could get power from the open market on a temporary basis. (Montana Standard, MT)
U.S. wheat harvest slow, but yields near record levels Sep 11, 2009
Current yield estimates are 159 bpa, but this will no doubt rise into the final report in January. Also, the USDA is overstating demand trends, leaving ending stocks to eventually swell to over 2 billion bushels. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Nestle pulls plug on controversial bottling plant Sep 11, 2009
Anger uncorked at bottle maker Sigg over BPA ... teacher and blogger switched to the aluminum bottles for her two young girls because of bisphenol-A, or BPA, a substance commonly used to harden plastic that has raised health concerns and bedeviled buyers of plastic bottles ... Now this shocker from Sigg Switzerland: Bottles made by the company before August 2008 had "trace amounts" of BPA in the epoxy liners. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Help pass BPA legislation Sep 11, 2009
As a longtime Lodi resident, a mother of two young children and a teacher in Galt, I want to thank you for the article in the Aug. 29 regarding water bottles and BPA.. I have been doing some "digging" recently about the dangers of BPA, and I have to say, the information is alarming ... BPA is used in most plastic products. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Geothermal Energy Under Newberry Vo... Sep 11, 2009
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), under their own study estimated energy output to be around 16,000 megawatts. Development however, never got off the ground as environmental groups successfully lobbied Congress in 1990 to designate Newberry as a national monument. (Suite101.com)
Infants vs. industry Sep 9, 2009
Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, author of SB797, the proposed BPA ban, citing the army of lobbyists in opposition. When it comes to the science, the mass is on the side of the evidence against BPA, especially in child-oriented products ... Ninety-three percent of the more than 200 academic and government studies on BPA have suggested a health danger - as opposed to 11 industry-funded studies that came to a more benign conclusion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Northwest company plans new smart grid benefit research Sep 8, 2009
The Bonneville Power Administration, which operates this substation in Hillsboro, Ore ... The Bonneville Power Administration participated in that study, and would take part in the proposed project as well. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Et tu, Sigg? Sep 7, 2009
It turns out that some SIGG aluminum water bottles had tiny amounts of BPA. (Associated Press/File) ... Research on laboratory animals shows that low levels of BPA might cause developmental problems in fetuses and young children ... I tried to reduce my family s use of food cans, which use BPA to prevent corrosion. (Boston Globe)
NW power panel: Save juice, build fewer plants Sep 5, 2009
PORTLAND (AP) A committee that guides the Bonneville Power Administration has called for buying more compact fluorescent light bulbs and building fewer carbon-emitting power plants in the Pacific Northwest ... The council of eight members from Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington sets policy for the federal Bonneville Power Administration. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Biomass Seeks Higher Profile Sep 4, 2009
The Biomass Power Association (BPA) just launched a $250,000 public relations campaign to raise the profile of biomass in Washington as a fossil fuel alternative and to help it get tax treatment equivalent to solar and wind. "The goal of this campaign is to inform people of the long-term environmental and economic benefits of biomass power," said Bob Cleaves, President and CEO of the BPA. "We will emphasize that biomass power actually reduces greenhouse gases and presents the greatest... (Energy Pulse, CO)
