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A Community Champion in the Fight Against Toxic Diesel Pollution

Jan 20, 2023Center for Environmental HealthUncategorized

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is committed to supporting the local efforts of community leaders to defend against unsafe toxic exposures in their communities. So, when government regulators failed to adequately respond to East Oakland residents’ concerns about the cancer-causing diesel engine exhaust coming from Green Sage’s nine trailer-sized generators, CEH and the Environmental Democracy Project (EDP) partnered with the Oakland Cannery Collective (the Collective), the resident group that had been advocating on the issue, to take legal action.

CEH Finds 100+ Sock Brands with High Levels of BPA

Dec 16, 2022Center for Environmental HealthUncategorized

Throughout 2022, CEH has reached legally-binding, court-enforceable agreements with some of the companies. We applaud those that have elected to reformulate their products to remove not only BPA, but all bisphenols, from their socks.

Building a Community-Led Air Monitoring Network to Advance Environmental Justice in Paramount, CA

Dec 16, 2022Jimena Díaz LeivaUncategorized

Moses has lived in Paramount his entire life and remembers the first time he noticed a metallic smell in the air around his home in Paramount.

CEH Institutes Rotating Expanded Leadership Team

Dec 2, 2022Emily DifriscoUncategorized

CEH instituted an expanded leadership team this fall, welcoming three additional staff members to the leadership team for the final quarter of 2022.

WATCH: Virtual Town Hall ‘The Great Indoors – Keeping Your Home Free of Toxics’

Nov 17, 2022Emily DifriscoChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, flooring & carpeting, Home Products, PFAS, procurement, Products, Uncategorized

Did you know invisible pollutants in our indoor air can be harmful to our health? In our virtual town hall yesterday, we learned from experts the Dos and Don’ts of creating a healthy home and how we can stem the tide of unnecessary industry-created chemicals that find...

CEH Condemns Antisemitism

Oct 25, 2022Center for Environmental HealthUncategorized

We at the Center for Environmental Health unequivocally condemn Ye’s antisemitic remarks, the Goyim Defense League’s hateful antisemitic messages hung on a banner over the 405 freeway in Los Angeles, and former President Trump’s reiteration of the antisemitic trope that American Jews have dual loyalties to the U.S. and Israel.

Letter: Leading CEH has been the highlight of my career

Oct 11, 2022Michael GreenUncategorized

I am writing to announce that after 26 years, I am stepping down from the role as CEO of the Center for Environmental Health.

CEH Finds Toxic Chemical in Lululemon Yoga Mat

Sep 14, 2022Emily DifriscoUncategorized

Today the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) initiated legal action against athletic apparel giant Lululemon after independent lab testing found dangerous levels of cancer-causing nitrosamines in the brand’s latex yoga mat.

CEH and CPA Join Forces to Host BizNGO 2022

Sep 13, 2022Zachary Rickrode-FernandezUncategorized

BizNGO is a trusted forum for open and honest discussions across businesses, advocacy organizations, investors, and governments on how to accelerate progress towards a safer chemicals and sustainable materials economy.

BPA in Socks: Are There Harmful Chemicals in Your Socks?

Jul 6, 2022Sophie CarnevaleUncategorized

Socks are essential for workouts, breaking in a new pair of shoes, and keeping warm on cold nights. They’re a daily necessity we all use and buy for ourselves and our families. A cozy pair of socks doesn’t really seem like it could be a source of toxic chemical...