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Justice Fund Stories: Democracy in Action with Union de Vecinos

Nov 28, 2012Corinne SmithChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Personal Stories

Water justice is beyond the science of contamination and clean up, it is about democracy. For the members of Union de Vecinos, this truth has mobilized and empowered their struggle for clean, healthy water for the city of Maywood, a small, working-class community in...

Toxic Chemical Lobby: Exclusive Leaked Footage

Jul 7, 2010Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, General Insights, Laws & Regulations

Today, our friends at Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families released their funny, animated video to garner public support for Congressional Action on the Toxic Substances Control Act. Though getting nasty, hazardous chemicals out of consumer products is a serious issue,...

Eco-Tip of the Week: Baby-Safe Practices

May 27, 2010Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Food, Tips

Last week we discussed safe practices to reduce exposures to toxic chemicals when pregnant. Of course, potentially harmful exposures don’t end when the baby is born. As you probably know, young children are most vulnerable to the hazards of certain toxic chemicals...