CEH Statement on Confirmation of Michael Regan for EPA
We congratulate Michael Regan on his confirmation as EPA Administrator. CEH believes that Regan is the right person to repair the damage done to EPA by the Trump administration, including…
For Our Country to Begin Healing, Trump Must be Impeached
In the wake of horrific acts last week that left our nation’s Capitol shattered, we at the Center for Environmental join our colleagues, allies and the bipartisan group lawmakers calling for Trump’s removal from office for inciting this violence. Like the rest of the nation, we watched in fear and anger as our democracy faced the clear threat of insurrection on the very day many felt joyful that the results of the electoral college would finally be certified by Congress.
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.
Responding to the Pandemic in Our Communities
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, so do the needs of people throughout our communities. It’s important that we come together to help our neighbors as best we can, and especially to help the vulnerable and marginalized among us.
Non-Toxic Gardening During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 crisis, many of us are spending a lot more time in our yards tending to our gardens. And why not? Most gardens give us an easy opportunity to socially distance, we’re spending days upon days at home anyway, and we literally get to see the fruits of our labor. Some are also opting to grow their food in an attempt to…
May the 4th Be With You: Yoda Introduces CEH’s JEDI Committee
Since its founding in 1996, CEH has always prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of its core values. From our hiring processes to our programmatic work, we have put DEI at the forefront of our thoughts, and asked ourselves regularly if we’re doing all we can to ensure that CEH is the inclusive organization we envision it to be.
Top 11 Things You Should Know about Trump, Coronavirus, and EPA
Using the coronavirus pandemic as a cover to reward their industry, polluter friends, the Trump Administration has now decided to stop EPA enforcement of environmental protection laws. Yes, you read that correctly. During one of the biggest health crises in modern...
Environmental Health Watchdog Condemns EPA Decision to Relax Regulations for America’s Worst Polluters During Coronavirus Pandemic
It is absolutely unacceptable that the Trump administration is taking advantage of a global health crisis to eliminate basic protections from our most polluting industries. EPA enforcement of air and water quality standards are designed to protect us from cancer-causing chemicals.
Coronavirus & Our Health- A Letter from Our CEO
We have never experienced a week like last week. My wife and I have been juggling working from home, living our lives through Zoom calls, and homeschooling our two children. We are all adjusting to new schedules and tight quarters—while balancing our anxiety of what’s...