Contact: Michael DeSanto of the Hudson Institute,
202-974-2420 or 202-223-7770;
Web site: http://www.hudson.org
News Advisory:
EVENT:
Panel discussion about the Environmental Protection Agency's "handcuffing" federal regulations on drinking water, including specific examples and a case history resulting from the recent release of "Blue Baby Syndrome" research by Alex Avery of Hudson Institute
BLUE BABY:
The study reveals that the once-believed link between high levels of nitrates in drinking water and the Blue Baby Syndrome does not exist. The unnecessary regulation of nitrates costs taxpayers in the United States and Europe millions of dollars each year. To support his argument, Avery's research demonstrates that the real causes of Blue Baby Syndrome are gastrointestinal disorders and bacterial and viral infections. In addition, there only have been two cases of Blue Baby Syndrome in the United States during the past 20 years -- both caused by gastrointestinal disturbances.
WHEN:
Tues., June 29, 1 p.m. ET
LOCATION:
Hudson Institute
1015 18th Street, N.W., Suite 300 (between K and L streets)
Washington, D.C.
PANELISTS:
The following environmental scholars will participate in the panel discussion:
-- Alex Avery, director of research and education of the Center for Global Food Issues at Hudson Institute
-- Becky Norton Dunlop, vice president for external relations at Heritage Foundation and former Secretary of Natural Resources of the Commonwealth of Virginia
-- Alan Moghissi, president of the Institute for Regulatory Science Institute and chairman of the board for American Council on Science and Health
-- Dr. Sally Satel, Independent Women's Forum
-- Sandy Liddy Bourne, former deputy director in the Department of Conservation and Recreation of the Commonwealth of Virginia
ABOUT HUDSON:
Hudson Institute is an internationally recognized public policy research organization that develops solutions and forecasts trends for governments and businesses. Founded in 1961 by the late Herman Kahn, the not-for-profit organization has more than 75 researchers and employees at its corporate headquarters in Indianapolis as well as offices in Washington, D.C.; Lansing, Mich.; Madison, Wis.; Montreal; and Belgium. For more information about Hudson Institute, visit the organization's website at www.hudson.org or call 800-HUDSON-0.
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