NEW: CEH’s Annual Report
Our 2021 Annual Report is hot off the press. Read all about our big wins!
Champions of Community Well-Being in El Cajon, California
CEH and M.H.P. Concerned Residents co-hosted a Community Gathering & Environmental Health Fair recently to support El Cajon residents’ efforts to organize around environmental justice, chemical exposure, and renters’ rights issues affecting their community.
Lawsuit Filed to Fight EPA Delay in Reducing Smog in 6 States With Some of Nation’s Worst Air Quality
Two environmental groups filed a lawsuit today to force the Environmental Protection Agency to require areas in six states to clean up harmful smog pollution.
Bridging the Health & Wealth Gap
From air pollution to the pandemic and climate change, the threats to our public health are many, but exciting collaborations like the one between CEH and CityHealth demonstrate that strategic partnerships can have far-reaching health and environmental benefits in cities from San Francisco to Dallas to New York.
Community Spotlight: No One Should Be Exposed to Cancer-Causing Chemicals
When communities are threatened by toxic substances in our air, water, or the products we use in our homes, environmental watch groups utilize Proposition 65 as a tool to pressure manufacturers to take accountability for our exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Take Action on Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 24-30 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Many people think that lead poisoning is no longer a problem, but it is still one of the most common environmental illnesses in children.
New Testing Shows High Levels of BPA in Socks Made for Babies, Kids, and Adults
Extensive testing by CEH showed BPA in socks at up to 19 times over the safe limit of the chemical, according to California law. Learn how you can take action.
Ditching Disposables: A Toolkit for Healthier Foodware in K-12 Schools
CEH has heard from school district staff, teachers, and families from across the country who are alarmed by the growing amount of disposables in their schools, the toxic chemicals found in these products, and the impacts that they have on our health and environment — which have only been compounded by the pandemic.
Toxic-Free Fashion: CEH Gets Retailers to Remove Hazardous Chemical from Jewelry
Consumer advocate nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has announced it has reached legally binding agreements with seven fast-fashion companies to remove the toxic metal cadmium from jewelry sold in stores and online across the country. Independent testing commissioned by CEH had found jewelry items sold at major national retailers, mostly at Ross, contained high levels of cadmium; many had metal components that were over 90% cadmium.
In uncertain times, we find ways to come together
As the pandemic keeps us all physically apart, coming together virtually matters more than ever. Like many organizations, CEH has transformed our in-person events into online panels, virtual town halls, and other virtual events.