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The New Methane Regulations: Adequate or Short-sighted?

May 31, 2016Ellen WebbChemical Industry, Children's Health, Fracking, Uncategorized

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency broke precedent Thursday, May 12th when it announced the country’s first ever methane emission standards for the oil and gas industry. The agency proudly called it a further effort on the part of the Obama Administration...

A Master Class on Fracking (and earn CME credits)

Apr 11, 2013Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Energy

You have probably heard a lot over the past couple years about fracking and natural gas. Proponents of fracking say: • The natural gas boom will make the US energy independent. • Natural gas is the bridge fuel that will help us stop climate change and fracking helps...

A Big (Green) Apple? New York Lagging on Green Purchasing

Jan 31, 2012Charles MargulisEnvironmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

Dioxin is one of the most toxic chemicals known to science. Banned by a United Nations treaty as one of the “Dirty Dozen” most harmful chemicals, it can cause serious health problems, including certain cancers, birth defects, dysfunctional immune and reproductive...

Can Preventing Pollution Also Prevent Diabetes?

Apr 19, 2010Sarah HowardChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, General Insights, Uncategorized

(Guest blogger Sarah Howard is a CEH supporter and an environmental health advocate.) Diabetes is the quintessential “lifestyle” disease – or is it? There is growing scientific evidence that exposure to environmental contaminants may contribute to the development of...