Ali Geering-Kline, Author at Center for Environmental Health

Senator Frank Lautenberg Introduces “Safe Chemicals Act of 2011”!

Apr 14, 2011Ali Geering-KlineLaws & Regulations

“The average American has more than 200 industrial chemicals in their body, including dozens linked to cancer and other health problems. The shocking truth is that the current law does not require tests to ensure chemicals used in everyday household products are...

Take Action Against CBS National Greenwashing Ad Campaign!

Apr 13, 2011Ali Geering-KlineLegal Action

Right now, CBS is offering to slap a green logo display on any ad, regardless of the advertiser’s environmental record or whether (or not) the product advertised has any environmental benefit. Take Action to stop this corporate greenwashing program now! Urge...

Bring Clean Air and Good Jobs to Ports!

Mar 24, 2011Ali Geering-KlineUncategorized

Right now, you can take action to make the air in our nation’s port-side communities safe for children to breathe. Now is our chance to bring one of the most effective diesel reduction programs to ports across the country. Take Action today: Urge your Congress...

Kamala Harris Supports the Clean Truck Program—and So Should Your Member of Congress!

Mar 24, 2011Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice

Last month, California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case in support of efforts by the Port of Los Angeles to reduce air pollution through its Clean Trucks program. The Port of Los Angeles,...

The Story of Citizens United v FEC is here!

Mar 2, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Uncategorized

The Story of Stuff Project has released another illuminating short video this week, to launch the second season of the Story of Stuff. The new video, The Story of Citizens United v FEC “explores the crisis of corporate influence in American democracy and was inspired...

A Cleaning Industry Poll Concludes that the Public (gasp) Favors Antibacterial Products!

Mar 1, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, General Insights

Last month, the American Cleaning Institute and Personal Care Products Council conducted a “poll” of American consumers’ views on and uses of antibacterial soap, in nervous anticipation of the possible EPA ban on triclosan, the antibacterial chemical found in a...

Styles for Less? More like Styles with Lead!

Feb 23, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Legal Action

Yes, once again, the Center for Environmental Health has discovered another retailer selling lead-tainted jewelry . Styles for Less, a “junior and misses retail store”, markets to young “tween” and teenage girls, who are particularly at risk from lead exposures, as...

Dilbert Gets Greenwashed

Feb 16, 2011Ali Geering-KlineGeneral Insights

In light of our new “Greenwash of the Month” series, we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for the best (well, we really mean worst), most ridiculous, obvious (and, not so obvious), cases of greenwashing. With all the companies trying to “go green” these days, we have to...

Fruitwashing: Kellogg’s Phony-Fruity Label Claims

Feb 9, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Food, Tips

Pink strawberry frosted pop tarts. Now there’s a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for the whole family. Kids love them, and families and college students alike stock up on them for quick breakfast staples. Even better? Healthy pop tarts! Right now, stores are selling...

Greenwash of the Month: Earth Footwear

Feb 8, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

Let’s talk about shoes. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Earth, Inc. claims its Earth shoes are “good for the planet” and aggressively advertises the environmental benefits of their “vegan” shoes (with a “designed in the USA” American flag label right next to the plain...