Invisible Pollution: The urgent need for federal policy on ‘forever’ chemicals
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.
CEH Responds to U.S. EPA Designating Two ‘Forever Chemicals’ as Hazardous Substances
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) applauds the U.S. EPA for designating PFOA and PFOS, two of the most studied Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
CEH Work Study Digest
Meet CEH’s Work Study students and learn how they’ve helped advance CEH’s mission while on our team. The UC Berkeley Work Study program gives students an opportunity to build professional skills and gain real-world work experience. We are always proud to celebrate our students and their contributions, especially during National Student Employment Week!
Single-Use to Reusable: How Plastic-Free Materials Impact Microplastics in the Environment
In honor of Earth Month, we at the Center for Environmental Health invite you to join us as we launch a blog series of “connecting the dots” blogs and articles that offer insight into how areas of our work serve as pieces of the solutions puzzle, as our entire...
Victory! EPA Says ‘Forever Chemicals’ Must Be Removed From Tap Water
For the first time, the federal government announced today a requirement for municipal water systems to remove six synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems that are present in the tap water of hundreds of millions of people across the U.S.
CEH Reaches Agreement with Leather Companies to Eliminate Toxic Metal Known as ‘Hex Chrome’
The Alameda Superior Court recently approved a precedent-setting, industry-wide settlement between the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and 28 leather footwear and glove companies, including industry leaders like Deckers and Wolverine Worldwide.
A Community’s Fight Against Air Pollution from Aviation Fuel
Maria Reyes is a Cassell community member and activist in San Jose, California living near the Reid-Hillview Airport. The following are words she wrote about the on-going fight to close the Reid-Hillview Airport whose use of leaded aviation gas and lack of sound barriers have polluted the surrounding communities and decreased their quality of life for decades.
Kizzy Charles-Guzman on a Short and Suite Podcast
Kizzy Charles-Guzman, CEO at Center for Environmental Health sits down with Latoya Antonio and Robin Glasco to talk environmental justice, women’s health, and ways to be an empowered consumer.
We’re Hiring! Senior Director, Toxic Exposures and Pollution Prevention Program
Do you love making a difference in people’s lives? Then a career at CEH may be right for you. Read more below on our latest open position.