Apr 3, 2024Emily DifriscoLegal Action, Vaping
CEH is known for achieving the first court-enforceable agreement restricting vaping giant Juul from marketing to teens and remains committed to ensuring consumers stay informed about the health impacts of Big Tobacco’s newest addictive product–nicotine pouches.
Feb 8, 2024Sophie Carnevale
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) protects people from toxic chemicals by working with communities, consumers, workers, government, and the private sector to demand and support business practices that are safe for public health and the...
Dec 18, 2023Kizzy Charles-Guzman and Kaya Allan SugermanUncategorized
When you think about sources of toxic lead exposure, you might recall the bans on leaded fuel for cars 27 years ago or leaded paint 18 years before that. Or perhaps you think of the 2014 lead-in-water poisoning crisis in Flint, Michigan. Current data show, however, that a stunningly high source of lead pollution in the United States comes from leaded aviation fuel.
Oct 20, 2023Emily DifriscoChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Uncategorized
EPA estimates that emissions from these airplanes account for about 70% of lead released into the air.
Aug 29, 2023Sophie CarnevaleUncategorized
By Clark Mindock August 23, 202312:53 PM PDT Aug 23 (Reuters) – Public health and environmental groups have accused the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of unreasonably delaying regulations that could ban lead weights in automobile wheels, which can break...
Jun 12, 2023Emily DifriscoEnvironmental Justice, PFAS
Nonprofit organization the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) sent legal notices to five metal plating facilities in Los Angeles County today after discovering that these companies are discharging toxic PFAS chemicals, also called “forever chemicals,” into groundwater.
Apr 11, 2023Matt NevinsUncategorized
Oakland, CA – New testing by the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH) found high levels of toxic lead and cadmium in six fashion accessories, including jewelry and belts, sold by Urban Outfitters. CEH tested 11 fashion accessory items from the popular fashion retailer’s “Urban Renewal” line, and found stunningly high levels of lead and cadmium.
Apr 11, 2023Matt NevinsUncategorized
Did you know that Urban Outfitters is selling lead and cadmium-tainted jewelry and other fashion accessories? The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) tested 11 fashion accessory items from Urban Outfitters’ Urban Renewal line, and found that over half the products had stunningly high levels of toxic lead and cadmium (up to 64% lead and 52% cadmium).
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.
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.