Page 28 – Center for Environmental Health

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...

Mother Jones: Blinded by “Science” on GMO Food

Jun 19, 2012Charles MargulisFood

Sarah Zhang’s defense of genetically modified (GMO) crops in Mother Jones purports to make the scientific case for the safety and environmental benefits of GMOs. It’s an easier case to make when one focuses solely on one GMO variety, as Zhang does, while ignoring the...

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...

Electronics Eco-Label Standard Finally Passes–but it’s still far from perfect

Jun 8, 2012Sue ChiangLaws & Regulations

I have to admit that it was with mixed feelings that I received the recent news that the two latest EPEAT (electronics eco-label) standards for Imaging Equipment and Televisions has finally passed! It felt good to know that when you buy electronics you will soon have...

Get to Know the 2012 Toxies Nominees!

Jun 6, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants

The 2012 Toxies Nominees are out! Meet this year’s nominees below, and make sure to vote for the People’s Choice Award! Winners in each category will be announced on June 24 at the Toxies in Los Angeles. RSVP now or host a satellite viewing party with livestream of...

Mrs. Brune Goes to Washington – My Story from the Stroller Brigade

Jun 4, 2012Mary BruneChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

Crossposted from Making Our Milk Safe (MOMS) blog. On May 22nd, I traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the National Stroller Brigade for Safe Chemicals. It’s difficult to put into words how it felt to be surrounded by hundreds of other people (mothers, cancer...

Greenwash of the Month: The High Price of Spring Cleaning

May 31, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Tips

Believe it or not, there are many risks that can come with cleaning your home. Cancer-causing chemicals or fumes from cleaning products are released into the air, affecting indoor air quality, and accidental spills can cause serious skin rashes or burns. Last month,...