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Environmental Health and Reproductive Justice: Connecting the Dots

Jul 28, 2014Ansje MillerChemical Industry, Environmental Justice, Fracking

In our recent piece for the National Women’s Health Network (which I co-authored with Sarah Alcid of MomsRising), we summarized some of the connections between environmental health and reproductive justice efforts. In my work as a staff member at CEH and a Board...

CA Recognizes Cancer-Causing Chemical Used in Shampoos

Jun 28, 2012Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations

California keeps a list of chemicals known to cause cancer and/or reproductive health problems. State scientists update the list as new studies emerge on chemicals, often chemicals found in common household products. Last week, California officially identified a...

Bath & Body Works: Stop Using Triclosan!

Jul 14, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Tips

Used as an antibacterial, the toxic chemical triclosan does more than just kill germs. It poses serious health hazards! The popular body care chain Bath & Body Works uses the harmful chemical in a huge array of their products, including a variety of flavored...