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Top 5 Ways to Have a Toxic-Free Easter

Apr 16, 2014Jennifer VargasChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action, Tips

Spring is blooming and Easter is right around the corner! As we relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, it is important to remember to steer clear of the synthetic, holiday-themed products that can contain harmful chemicals. By making conscious and educated...

Watch CEH in HBO’s “Toxic Hot Seat” on November 25, 9pm!

Nov 13, 2013Aimee DewingChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

Toxic Hot Seat, an HBO film by James Redford and Kirby Walker, tells the story of the ineffective and toxic chemical flame retardants that lurk in everything from our furniture to our children’s nap mats. CEH’s work and Executive Director Michael Green are...

Join Us for a Panel Discussion on Fracking and Climate Justice

Oct 7, 2013Ali Geering-KlineEnergy, Environmental Justice

If you’re at SXSW Eco in Austin, don’t miss this panel on Wednesday, October 9th from noon to 1pm!

Truth to Power on Chemical Safety: Update

Aug 1, 2013Revathi MuralidharanChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Uncategorized

Yesterday was a big day in chemical safety law reform. A Senate Committee held the first hearing on the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA). For the first time in years, Congress is seriously discussing a proposal to reform our country’s outdated chemical...

Another Toxic Pesticide On Your Strawberries?

Jul 17, 2013Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

The cancer-causing chemical chloropicrin is one of the most common pesticides used on strawberry farms. California has proposed new rules on the chemical, but the rules won’t adequately protect children and families. Urge California’s top pesticide...

Help Minnesota Mom Get Pesticide Spray Out of Her City’s Parks!

Jul 1, 2013Caroline CoxEnvironmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

In cities and towns across the country pesticide-free parks provide healthy and good-looking places for families, kids, and pets to play. There are almost 100 parks without pesticide spray in the Pacific Northwest and there are many more in other parts of the country....

Deadline TODAY: Protect Children and Families from BPA!

Apr 9, 2013Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

It’s past time for California to require labels on products with BPA. We have just until 5pm on Wednesday April 10th to take action! Join actress and mom Amy Brenneman in calling for BPA labeling!

Firefighters and Flame-Retardant Chemicals

Mar 25, 2013Michael GreenEnvironmental Justice, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

Crossposted from Huffington Post Tony Stefani is an American hero. Not just because of his 28 years of service as a captain with the San Francisco Fire Department. Not just because he’s a cancer survivor who started a non-profit to prevent cancer among...

New Yorkers: Support the Fracking Moratorium!

Mar 12, 2013Ali Geering-KlineEnergy, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Last week, New York Assembly Democrats approved a two-year fracking moratorium. They believe, like us, that the health effects of hydrofracking should be studied before New York Governor Andrew Cuomo can approve moving forward with fracking in the state. Now,...

Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Mar 1, 2013Michael GreenChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

Crossposted from Huffington Post When is a flame retardant not a flame retardant? When it is no more effective in retarding flames than, well, nothing. Since fire safety experts and government studies say that chemical flame retardants as they are used in many...