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Lead in Cosmetics and Folk Remedies

Nov 14, 2012Evelyn MinaiseTips

How could a toxic metal possibly infiltrate an infant’s blood so quickly? One would think through diet or living environment – not cosmetics. In some cultures, makeup is applied to young children as a form of remedy or tradition. Recently, a Massachusetts doctor...

WATCH: You Found WHAT In My Purse?

Nov 13, 2012Ali Geering-KlineLegal Action, Tips

The ABC Cincinnati I-Team came to the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) to talk to us about our discovery of high levels of lead in purses. We told them about the health implications these purses hold, not only for the women who carry them, but for the kids who...

CEH’s Justice Fund Helps Youth-Led Group Find Solutions to Cool the Planet

Nov 7, 2012Corinne SmithChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Personal Stories

From the local to the global, we are all struggling to recognize and face the climate crisis to create lasting, viable solutions and connectivity among communities. For youth in southeast San Francisco, many are living the direct connection between the effects of...

CEH’s California Voter Guide 2012 – Vote to Protect Your Family’s Health

Nov 5, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Tips

If you haven’t seen it already, check out our California Voter Guide 2012! We’re pleased to launch our 2012 Voter Guide with our positions on all of the ballot initiatives that will effect the health of you and your family. We want to help you get the...

The Big Lie: Prop 37 and Lawsuits

Nov 3, 2012Michael GreenChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

People should have the information they need to choose whether or not they buy genetically modified (GMO) food, so it’s been disturbing to see the lies perpetrated by Monsanto and their anti-choice allies working against Prop 37, the California GMO Right-to-Know...

Non-Toxic Halloween Candy: To Protect Your Health, Be Picky and Choosy

Oct 30, 2012Ali Geering-KlineFood, Tips

You may have heard by now that CEH has found dangerous levels of lead in some types of plum and ginger candy. We’ve taken legal action against eight retailers and distributors of plum and ginger candies, urging the companies to take immediate action to get the...

GMO Food Labeling: Lies and the Lying GMO Food Liars Who Tell Them

Oct 24, 2012Charles MargulisEnvironmental Justice, Food

It’s no surprise that Monsanto and their agribusiness and Big Food industry friends are spending upwards of $40 million to keep Californians in the dark about genetically modified (GMO) foods. Their anti-Prop 37 campaign intends to run nonstop TV, radio and (if they...

Stand With Kids, NOT the Chemical Industry: Support the Safe Chemicals Act!

Oct 24, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations

The chemical lobby has spent millions in this election to back candidates for Congress. Congress needs to protect American families from toxic chemicals by supporting the Safe Chemicals Act. Send a message to your federal candidates today and let them know that you...

Safe Chemicals Action Day: Call for ALL Candidates to Stand with Kids, Not the Chemical Lobby

Oct 23, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Join people across the country for Safe Chemicals Action Day! Every day American families are exposed to toxic chemicals like lead, cadmium, and formaldehyde — often times through consumer products in our homes. Science shows links between toxic chemicals and...

Forever 21: Forever Toxic?

Oct 22, 2012Maggie YoungChildren's Health, Legal Action

The popular retailer Forever 21 is a leader in cheap, fast fashion. It offers one-stop shopping for clothes and accessories which look like they came straight from yesterday’s catwalk but are only a fraction of the price. This strategy has helped to make Forever 21...