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Flame Retardants linked to Autism? Yet Another Reason I Want FRs Out of My Couch

Jul 16, 2012Natalie DaytonChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action, Tips

Crossposted from Making Our Milk Safe (MOMS) blog, by Natalie Dayton. Last summer I had the privilege of working with one of the most inspiring, fun-loving groups in the world: children. I spent three warm summer months creating fond memories, sharing enriching...

Speaking Truth on Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals

Jul 5, 2012Charles MargulisChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

Last week, CEH staff testified at a hearing of the California State Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. The Committee met to learn about toxic flame retardant chemicals used by many furniture and baby products makers for compliance to...

This Fourth of July: Claim Your Independence from Toxics!

Jul 3, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Before you head off to your 4th of July barbeque this year, take a moment to think about the complexity of the freedom of choice we have as consumers. Most supermarkets and stores we shop at carry thousands of brands, thousands of choices of food, products, and more...

Are Toxic Chemicals In Your Home Your Problem?

Jun 29, 2012Christina MedinaEnvironmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations

By Christina Medina and Rebecca Fuoco, crossposted from California Progress Report On Sunday an unusual and quirky red carpet award show in Hollywood brought the normally faceless and intangible issue of chemical exposure and regulation to life. The Third Annual...

CA Recognizes Cancer-Causing Chemical Used in Shampoos

Jun 28, 2012Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations

California keeps a list of chemicals known to cause cancer and/or reproductive health problems. State scientists update the list as new studies emerge on chemicals, often chemicals found in common household products. Last week, California officially identified a...

Rio+20 Talks Plasticity and Our Future

Jun 21, 2012Corinne SmithEnvironmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

Right now, the largest global conference ever is taking place at Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development. On June 21 environmentalists, policy-makers, entrepreneurs, diplomats and activists will gather to discuss one toxic pollutant – in all its shapes and sizes...

Don’t Miss the Toxies- this Sunday, June 24th, 4pm!

Jun 20, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Energy, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations, Tips

The 3rd Annual Toxies–a satirical red carpet awards ceremony for toxic chemicals and pollutants–is this Sunday! This year will be better than ever, with new categories and chemical nominees, and a brand new celebrity host- D.W. Moffett, from ABC...

EPA & Joe Chemical Move to Act on TSCA Reform

Jun 14, 2012Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Uncategorized

Be still my beating heart. The EPA is actually considering regulating chemicals under the law that was put in place in the 1970’s to regulate chemicals: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Most environmental lawyers don’t even bother looking at TSCA...

OMG! GMO– The Toxies Nominee That Nature Never Intended

Jun 13, 2012Ali Geering-KlineFood, Laws & Regulations, Tips

GMO’s–it’s the chemical 2012 Toxies nominee that nature never intended. She’s the weird unnatural science project lurking in your food. She is resistant to very toxic pesticides so genetically modified food carries higher toxic residues and...

It’s a Couch, It’s a Baby Stroller, It’s…Toxies Nom Halogenated Flame Retardants!

Jun 12, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

If you’ve been keeping up with the recent Chicago Tribune exposes on killer chemical flame retardants, then you’re already familiar with 2012 Toxies Nominee Halogenated Flame Retardants. She’s a killer hiding behind a mask of good intention. Relaxing in...