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Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Mar 1, 2013Michael GreenChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

Crossposted from Huffington Post When is a flame retardant not a flame retardant? When it is no more effective in retarding flames than, well, nothing. Since fire safety experts and government studies say that chemical flame retardants as they are used in many...

Safe Chemicals Action Day: Call for ALL Candidates to Stand with Kids, Not the Chemical Lobby

Oct 23, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Join people across the country for Safe Chemicals Action Day! Every day American families are exposed to toxic chemicals like lead, cadmium, and formaldehyde — often times through consumer products in our homes. Science shows links between toxic chemicals and...

Victory + Next Steps: The Safe Chemicals Act Passes Committee

Jul 25, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

For the first time in over 30 years, Congress voted to update our outdated chemical safety laws.  In response to the growing number of parents, cancer survivors, doctors, nurses and concerned citizens who have become increasingly aware of the dangers of the toxic...
This Fourth of July: Claim Your Independence from Toxics!

This Fourth of July: Claim Your Independence from Toxics!

Jul 3, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Before you head off to your 4th of July barbeque this year, take a moment to think about the complexity of the freedom of choice we have as consumers.  Most supermarkets and stores we shop at carry thousands of brands, thousands of choices of food, products, and more...
Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Mrs. Brune Goes to Washington – My Story from the Stroller Brigade

Jun 4, 2012Mary BruneChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

Crossposted from Making Our Milk Safe (MOMS) blog. On May 22nd, I traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the National Stroller Brigade for Safe Chemicals. It’s difficult to put into words how it felt to be surrounded by hundreds of other people (mothers, cancer...
Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Stand Up to Support the Safe Chemicals Act!

Apr 12, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

The mounting evidence can’t be denied: toxic chemicals we’re exposed to everyday can significantly increase the risk of developing a myriad of health problems including infertility, learning and developmental disabilities, and even cancer. Congress has an...

NPR Living on Earth: Chemicals and Health

Feb 22, 2012Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Are you still scratching your head about what TSCA reform is and why it’s important? Wondering how scientists determine the health effects of chemicals like PERC or perfluorinated compounds? Give a listen to this Living On Earth segment featuring Richard...
Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Victory: Sen. Feinstein to Cosponsor Safe Chemicals Act!

Feb 1, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Exciting news! In response to requests from CEH and other health groups, Senator Dianne Feinstein agreed to co-sponsor the Safe Chemicals Act. Thanks to all of you who participated in our advocacy efforts—whether you signed a letter, participated in a stroller...
Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Make a Call for Safer Chemicals!

Sep 14, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Do you live in North Carolina? Then you have the chance to take action to protect the health of families statewide.  Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products without ever being tested for safety. Show Senators Burr and Hagan that you want a change in the...
Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

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...
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