chemicals Archives - Center for Environmental Health

Urge Your Senator to Co-Sponsor the Safe Chemicals Act 2013!

Apr 18, 2013Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

From lead in toys to BPA in food cans to flame retardants in furniture, families should no longer be exposed to harmful chemicals, without our knowledge or consent. The Safe Chemicals Act 2013 would protect families across the country from these toxic exposures....

Deadline TODAY: Protect Children and Families from BPA!

Apr 9, 2013Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

It’s past time for California to require labels on products with BPA. We have just until 5pm on Wednesday April 10th to take action! Join actress and mom Amy Brenneman in calling for BPA labeling!

Artificial Turf: A Synthetic Chemical Stew

Oct 2, 2012Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

In the 1960s, my high school (I’m giving away my age) had what is probably best described as a pathetic football field. Patchy grass that was almost as much sand as it was grass; decrepit bleachers that had room for a couple hundred people; and a small but...

Don’t Stop the Linsanity (but please stop these other insanities)

Feb 18, 2012Charles MargulisChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

As a basketball fan who grew up rooting for the Knicks of Willis Reed, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, and soon-to-be Senator Bill Bradley, it’s been fun witnessing the emergence of Jeremy Lin. Coming out of nowhere to star in the NBA is a rare accomplishment, but sadly there...

Watch the Story of Electronics- Coming Nov. 9th!

Nov 2, 2010Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice, Tips

Have you seen the Story of Stuff? CEH is proud to be partnering with the Story of Stuff Project on the upcoming launch of their latest video, the Story of Electronics. CEH will provide viewers of the new video with resources for greener electronics and ways to...

Environmental Health California Voter’s Guide

Oct 29, 2010Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice

Of all the propositions on the ballot this November, there are two that you should make sure to watch out for if you care about environmental health. Big out-of-state oil, tobacco, and alcohol companies paid big bucks to have Proposition 23 and Proposition 26 added to...

Warning: Your Baby Contains Toxic Chemicals!

Oct 28, 2010Center for Environmental HealthChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Food, Tips

Crossposted at SupernaturalMom.com Hundreds of toxic chemicals, including PCBs, DDT, endocrine disruptors, and dioxins — to name just a few — are showing up in mothers’ and their newborn babies’ bodies. These chemicals, found in everyday household products, can get...

Halloween Hyperactivity Comes in Bright Colors

Oct 27, 2010Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Tips

Halloween is one of those holidays where even the most rational, health-conscious adults give their kids, and themselves, a break and let all junk food precautions fall by the wayside?. They fill their homes with all the Snickers, Skittles, M&Ms and other...

Moving Past Pinkwashing: Breast Cancer Prevention Means Eliminating Toxics

Oct 22, 2010Ali Geering-KlineFood, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Today I bought a yogurt and opened it up to find a pink ribbon on the back of the lid next to the words “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. For the last few years, these pink ribbons have been omnipresent in everything from media to food product packaging during the...

Eco-Tip: Ten Everyday Toxics to Avoid

Oct 13, 2010Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Food, Tips

Have you seen USA Today’s brand new health magazine Fresh? The first issue includes a list of “Top 10 toxins and how to protect your family.” When a widely-read mainstream publication like USA Today tackles a topic like this, everyone in the...