Study: 'Toxic dust' on computers has chemicals linked to diseases

[Kadie]

Study: 'Toxic dust' on computers has chemicals linked to diseases

RACHEL KONRAD, AP Technology Writer
Thursday, June 3, 2004


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(06-03) 19:59 PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --

"Toxic dust" found on computer processors and monitors contains chemicals linked to reproductive and neurological disorders, according to a new study by several environmental groups.

The survey, released Thursday by Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, Computer TakeBack Campaign and Clean Production Action, is among the first to identify brominated flame retardants on the surfaces of common devices in homes and offices.

Electronics companies began using polybrominated diphenyl (PBDEs) and other flame retardants in the 1970s, arguing that the toxins prevent fires and cannot escape from plastic casings.

"This will be a great surprise to everyone who uses a computer," said Ted Smith, director of the Toxics Coalition. "The chemical industry is subjecting us all to what amounts to chemical trespass by putting these substances into use in commerce. They continue to use their chemicals in ways that are affecting humans and other species."


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[mike1963]

1. Study: (by me) - that SUV in front of you is spewing poison. Turn left

immediately!
:eyes:

[kalian]

2. Yawn....

:eyes:

Booga! Booga! Scared yet...? :eyes:

[LeighAnn]

3. Back away from the monitor; Turn off your computer.

Not only is the internet an unreliable source of news and information, it can also kill you. Best to just turn it off. Turn it off and get all of your news from corporate media, preferable Fox.

(A public service message from Homeland Security)

[pansypoo53219]

4. well, my kittens dust off the puter

and i sit about 2 1/2 feet away from it.
and people laugh at my set up. HA!

[BootinUp]

5. I'm really worried about this

he says as he takes another drag on a cigarette. NOT.

;)

[Mnemosyne]

6. worry way more about mercury and depleted uranium dust

your fillings are poisoning you and * has nuked our soldiers, the Iraqi people and all of the Earth. He didn't need a massive nuke, just the air currents of our own planet.