Pesticides

- Pesticides are dangerous chemicals that can seriously harm people and the environment. CEH works for ecological solutions to pest problems and alternatives to pesticides. See why: the Top Ten Reasons Not to Use Pesticides.

- Click here to learn about pesticide use in rental housing. 

- See the letter CEH and other groups sent EPA, urging the agency to review increased pesticide risks due to climate change. 

- See the letter CEH and other groups sent the EPA, urging the agency to identify the so-called inert ingredients in pesticides (untested and often hazardous). For years the pesticide industry has claimed these ingredients are trade secrets.

- Learn about the hazards of one common pesticide, Roundup.

 
 
  • Video: Watchdog Group Sues Over Allegedly Toxic Nap Mats for Babies

    Kron 4, Bay Area

    February 24, 2013

    Michael Green talks about CEH's report on dangerous flame retardant chemicals in nap mats.

  • Did you know...Only a small fraction of the estimated 80,000 registered synthetic chemicals have been adequately tested for their effects on people's health.

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