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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...

Congress Adopts Chemical Safety Bill

Jun 9, 2016Ansje MillerChemical Industry, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

Click here to thank the Prop 65 champions! Last week, Congress passed the first major overhaul of an environmental law in decades. This chemical reform bill is now headed to the President for signature. As we pause to think about how monumental that is, we reflect...

CEH Legal Action: Be Safe When You Vape

Feb 6, 2015Charles MargulisLegal Action

CEH has been receiving questions about our recent legal action against companies that make e-cigarettes and vaping products. We welcome an open exchange on the topic. Below are some responses to the more frequently asked questions. Q: Do you want everyone to stop...

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...

Opening Week’s True Lead-Off Man

Apr 1, 2014Aimee DewingChemical Industry, Children's Health, General Insights, Legal Action, Personal Stories

New Year’s Day (observed) was yesterday, and America’s past time is back. Normally, Major League Baseball awards are announced at the end of the season, way off in October/November. But the Center for Environmental Health will grant its first annual “Best Lead-Off...

Dumb Ways To Lie

Dec 23, 2013Charles MargulisLegal Action

We recently announced that three major mall stores continue to sell lead-tainted purses, belts and shoes, even years after they agreed to stop. Many of you sent emails to the stores to demand change. If you emailed the companies, you may have received a response from...

Dodgers, Angels May Contain High Levels of Flame Retardant Chemicals

Apr 1, 2013Matt NevinsChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Legal Action

April 1, 2013 Oakland, CA – According to a recent study, players on both Los Angeles Major League Baseball teams, the Dodgers and the Angels may contain high levels of toxic flame retardant chemicals usually found in furniture, including most couches in American...

Michael Green Talks Flame Retardants on “On the Green Front”

Mar 26, 2013Chelsea BurroughsChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

CEH Executive Director Michael Green was recently a guest on the radio talk show “On the Green Front” hosted by eco-pioneer Betsy Rosenberg. In the interview, Michael discusses the “toxic shell game”–in which the chemical industry conducts unplanned science...

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...

CEH Report on Flame Retardants in Nap Mats Prompts Call for EPA Study

Feb 22, 2013Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action, Tips

Great news: CEH’s report on toxic flame retardants in nap mats has spurred Senator Frank Lautenberg (NJ) and 22 other Senators to call for an EPA study into flame retardant chemical dangers. Please show your support of the Senators’ call for an EPA study by...