http://www.enviromountain.com/press_release
Enviro Mountain Sports, Inc. Press Release with information about toxic waxes and the company solution.
Norwegian researchers report a case of polymer fume fever and pulmonary edema after being exposed to perfluorinated hydrocarbon ski wax. They warn that vapors from ski waxes may be harmful to the lungs.
http://www.fluoridealert.org/pesticides/epage.pfos.pfoas.htm
Research into the adverse health and ecological effects of perfluorinated chemicals is in its infancy.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) article about the Teflon Chemical & by-products of the manufacturing process.
Results Show Teflon Chemical in Babies' Blood
Works to protect, preserve and restore native plants & animals of the Southern Rockies. Has a Ski Area Scorecard that Scrutinizes resorts activities.
Snowsports oriented environmental web site
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/environment/the_greenroom/
A database of ski area environmental programs and practices.
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/environment/climate_change/
Ski industry climate change policy
http://www.keepwintercool.org/
Keep Winter Cool is a partnership between NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) to raise visibility and public understanding of global warming and spotlight opportunities that exist right now to start fixing the problem.
http://www.SkiTown.com Complete guide to ski and snowboard mountain resorts in North America. Find all the information you need to plan and book your trip right here!
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/jan/13/whats-in-your-ski-wax-slippery-coating-may-be/
Article on Toxic ski wax from the Boulder Daily Camera.
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