Caroline Cox, Author at Center for Environmental Health

COVID-19: What you need to know before you spray or wipe

Aug 5, 2020Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Tips, Uncategorized

The coronavirus pandemic has made disinfectant sprays and wipes into everyday household needs. Like all of us, I want to keep myself and my family healthy. I know that phrase on the spray bottle, “Kills 99.9% of bacteria & viruses”, can give us all a sense of security and health.

Tips to Protect Yourself from the Coronavirus and Toxic Chemicals

Mar 26, 2020Caroline CoxChemical Industry, General Insights, Pesticide

You’ve probably heard advice about using disinfectants to clean door knobs, kitchen counters, bathroom sinks, etc. But have you wondered just what’s in those disinfectants and whether they are safe for your family? After all, disinfectants are pesticides....

Dow: The Fox Guarding the Henhouse

Oct 1, 2018Caroline CoxChemical Industry, Children's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Legal Action

You’ve probably heard the old line about what happens when the fox gets the job of guarding the henhouse. Apparently, that phrase goes back to at least the days of the Roman Empire, maybe longer. In real life, especially when it comes to toxic chemicals, it...

The Atlantic Eats Up Big Pesticide’s Poison Dollars

Feb 12, 2018Caroline CoxChemical Industry, Food

On Thursday, The Atlantic is hosting a livestreamed event called “Harvest: Transforming the Food We Eat”. It looks to be a fascinating discussion of new food technologies, including making meat without animals and other cutting-edge ideas. And don’t...

Kids Deserve Toxic-Free Shoes!

Sep 22, 2017Caroline CoxChemical Industry, Children's Health, Environmental Justice

I spent several weeks in August being entertained by my grand kids, aged 4, 3, and 11 months. They taught me all sorts of things, including the art I had forgotten since my own parenting days of keeping track of their shoes. The two older ones put on and take off...

Disney: Another Toxic Children’s Product!

Mar 21, 2017Caroline CoxUncategorized

Over the years, CEH has found too many safety problems in Disney products. Our work exposed high levels of lead in Disney-branded baby bibs, lunchboxes, jewelry and several other products. But now we’ve found a new danger in a Disney product – this time, in a product...

CEH Standing for Children’s Health at EPA

Feb 21, 2017Caroline CoxChildren's Health

With the Trump administration aiming at massive cuts to environmental regulations, and with Scott Pruitt confirmed as the new Chief Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it is clear that we cannot count on federal protections from harmful...

A Once-in-a-Century Pesticide (that Probably Causes Cancer)

Mar 23, 2015Caroline CoxChemical Industry, Food, Laws & Regulations

On Friday, a World Health Organization panel of scientists from 11 countries announced their decision to list glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, as a probable human carcinogen. In particular the panel noted the links between glyphosate...

Is Artificial Turf Poisoning Our Kids?

Oct 9, 2014Caroline CoxUncategorized

An investigative report from NBC News has exposed a stunning fact: It seems that significant numbers of soccer playing kids are being diagnosed with cancer. Amy Griffin, a soccer coach at the University of Washington, has been tracking health problems among college...

Greening Condoms: The Case for Removing Unnecessary Exposures to Nitrosamines

Sep 19, 2014Caroline CoxUncategorized

co-authored by Jessica Arons, Reproductive Health Technologies Project Whether it’s “greening” our cars or our dry cleaning, it’s now quite common for Americans to seek out products that have a minimal impact on the environment and our health. What’s much less common...