Ali Geering-Kline, Author at Center for Environmental Health

Watch: Veggies Come to Life in ‘Food Rules’ video

Mar 1, 2012Ali Geering-KlineFood, Tips

With all this action around the GMO labeling debate right now, this video about the dangerous effects of our system of industrial agriculture comes at the right time. Using real veggies to bring the words of Michael Pollan’s ‘Food Rules’ to life,...

Stand Up for GMO Food Labels!

Feb 28, 2012Ali Geering-KlineFood

Urge Congress that GMO food must be labeled. These could be the most important clicks your mouse makes today!

Supporter Spotlight: Daniel Solomon

Feb 16, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Personal Stories

(Pictured at right after his role as one of 41 people, including DC Mayor Vincent Gray, who were arrested following their protest calling for DC federal representation.) Daniel Solomon has been a longtime supporter of CEH and is a tenacious supporter of countless...

Fight Toxic Chemicals: Make Some Art!

Feb 9, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Momentum is building in the movement for safe chemicals. Just last week, we told you about the exciting news that Senator Dianne Feinstein agreed to co-sponsor the Safe Chemicals Act! Now is the time to keep the pressure on and encourage other Senators to sign on in...

Hey Hallmark: Valentine’s cards should bring love and joy, not toxic hazards!

Feb 2, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Tips

Electronic cards that play songs and/or light up cannot be recycled or even thrown in the trash in California. Instead, they create massive amounts of completely unnecessary toxic e-waste. Hallmark has been a leader in the greeting card industry for more than a...

Why Your Singing Valentine’s Day Card is Illegal to Throw Away in California

Feb 2, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

We’ve all seen the rows and rows of “singing” cards at the drug store—cards that play songs, cards that coo something sweet or funny when you open them. They’re cute to give to your Valentine or a loved one on a special holiday, but that electronic magic embedded in...

Victory: Sen. Feinstein to Cosponsor Safe Chemicals Act!

Feb 1, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Exciting news! In response to requests from CEH and other health groups, Senator Dianne Feinstein agreed to co-sponsor the Safe Chemicals Act. Thanks to all of you who participated in our advocacy efforts—whether you signed a letter, participated in a stroller...

Hey EPA, Stop Stalling Your Study on One of the Most Toxic Chemicals on the Planet!

Jan 27, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, General Insights, Laws & Regulations

The EPA has been buying time—27 years worth, to be exact—on evaluating the risks of dioxin exposure. Dioxin is one of the most toxic chemicals known to science—and nearly every American has measurable levels of dioxin in their body. Even babies are born...

Guest Blogger: 50 Things I Do To Reduce

Jan 25, 2012Ali Geering-KlineFood, Tips

Crossposted from Kids Around Canada, by Eco-Communications professional, Lisa Borden. We recently came across this article by fellow eco-tip lover Lisa Borden. It’s a run-down of the 50 things she does to reduce the stuff in her everyday life, and it’s a...

VIDEO: Fear Factory

Jan 19, 2012Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice

From the toxics in it’s electronic products to it’s horrendous working conditions, the Foxconn factory is the hellish nightmare behind all our shiny smart phones and electronic gadgets. Now Foxconn is seeing more attention from American media. This week,...