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Invisible Pollution: The urgent need for federal policy on ‘forever’ chemicals

Apr 22, 2024Kizzy Charles-GuzmanEnvironmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, PFAS, Uncategorized, Water

Across the United States, we celebrated an early “Earth Day” win when the federal government announced last week a requirement for municipal water systems to remove six synthetic toxic chemicals from the tap water of hundreds of millions of people.

University of California takes a major step to protect the health of students and staff

Aug 13, 2020Judy LevinFlame Retardants, School Products

A week ago, the entire University of California (UC) system became the first public university system in the nation to sign CEH’s Purchaser Pledge for healthier furniture. These standards restrict the use of five key toxic chemical classes (flame retardants, fluorinated stain treatments…

Los Angeles has a Big Hex Chrome Problem

Feb 4, 2020Chelsea BurroughsChemical Industry, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Uncategorized

The Los Angeles area has been known for its eye-watering smog and air pollution since the 1950s. Although visible smog has waned in recent years due to the Clean Air Act, state and national emissions standards, and other pollution-minimizing laws, there are dangerous...

With Liberty and Healthy Environments for All

Feb 5, 2013Michael GreenChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, General Insights, Laws & Regulations

Most Americans are taught in grade school about the Declaration of Independence and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But even those elitist Americans with a college education don’t learn anything about the concept of a human right to a...

Stand With Kids, NOT the Chemical Industry: Support the Safe Chemicals Act!

Oct 24, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations

The chemical lobby has spent millions in this election to back candidates for Congress. Congress needs to protect American families from toxic chemicals by supporting the Safe Chemicals Act. Send a message to your federal candidates today and let them know that you...

Are Toxic Chemicals In Your Home Your Problem?

Jun 29, 2012Christina MedinaEnvironmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations

By Christina Medina and Rebecca Fuoco, crossposted from California Progress Report On Sunday an unusual and quirky red carpet award show in Hollywood brought the normally faceless and intangible issue of chemical exposure and regulation to life. The Third Annual...

Get to Know the 2012 Toxies Nominees!

Jun 6, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants

The 2012 Toxies Nominees are out! Meet this year’s nominees below, and make sure to vote for the People’s Choice Award! Winners in each category will be announced on June 24 at the Toxies in Los Angeles. RSVP now or host a satellite viewing party with livestream of...

The Oscars, the Grammys, the Razzies…but what about The Toxies? Host Your Own Toxies Viewing Party!l

May 2, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, General Insights, Tips

We’re gearing up for the 3rd Annual Toxies right now—the awards that bring toxic chemicals to life, with a Hollywood spin! If you live in Los Angeles, you can RSVP here to meet face-to-face with the most notorious #Toxies in town June 24th at LA’s Historic Silent...

NYC SPARK Event: Toxic Chemicals in my Couch?

Apr 23, 2012Ali Geering-KlineFlame Retardants

Come celebrate Mother Earth and your favorite environmental health group (that’s CEH!) and join us for wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and vibrant conversation at the SPARK speaker series where we’ll talk about the incendiary topic: What Are Pounds of...

Hello, Senator? Give the Gift of Safer Chemicals, Please!

Dec 13, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Tips

Today is a National Call-In Day for Safer Chemicals, organized by CEH and our coalition partners. By calling your Senator today, you have the exciting opportunity to add to the nationwide support for safer chemicals. Parents, doctors, teachers, nurses and others who...