public health Archives - Center for Environmental Health

Fossil Fuel Dependence Pollutes our Planet and our Bodies

Nov 12, 2019Michael GreenChemical Industry, Children's Health, Energy, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants, Fracking, Laws & Regulations, Plastics

By Michael Green, CEO of Center for Environmental Health The primary focus of the clean energy debate for over a decade now has been our rapidly warming planet. It’s not hard to understand why. Each year, we endure record-setting temperatures and more persistent...

Dow: The Fox Guarding the Henhouse

Oct 1, 2018Caroline CoxChemical Industry, Children's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Legal Action

You’ve probably heard the old line about what happens when the fox gets the job of guarding the henhouse. Apparently, that phrase goes back to at least the days of the Roman Empire, maybe longer. In real life, especially when it comes to toxic chemicals, it...

Watch: CEH Talks Lead in Purses on “The Doctors”

Sep 25, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

“Could you be carrying a harmful toxin around with you every day? Recently, The Center for Environmental Health found dangerous levels of lead in purses.” Popular T.V. show, The Doctors, features a team of professional doctors that deliver answers about...

Intern Stories- Rohini Behl

Aug 27, 2012Rohini BehlChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Personal Stories

Although summer was what felt like eons away, I started determining my summer plans in December. That’s right – a full 5 ½ months in advance. Anything could go wrong in that time – I didn’t have any clue of just how wrong. Essentially, before me there were two...

Watch: The Story of Broke

Nov 16, 2011Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Tips

“We can rebuild the American Dream; we can afford to have a healthy environment, good jobs, and top-notch public education. But not if we continue subsidizing the dinosaur economy.” –Annie Leonard, The Story of Broke Last week, the new Story of Stuff Project released...

Be a Super Hero for Safer Chemicals on August 10th

Aug 5, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Are you sick of trying to avoid the many products that contain chemicals that pose health hazards to your family? Every week, we see another study linking chemicals in our homes, schools and workplaces to cancer, infertility, autism, developmental disorders, and...

A Victory in the Fight for Truly Green Chemistry Regulations

Jan 19, 2011Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations

Due to relentless pressure from scientists, environmental and health organizations, and other public interest groups, the California Department of Toxic Substances has tabled the flawed Green Chemistry rules the agency released in November. This is a huge victory! CEH...