“We measured umbilical cord blood in babies. We found an average of 200 different industrial chemicals in their cord blood at birth. Of the total 287 chemicals we detected, 180 are known to cause cancer in humans and 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system.” Dr. Greene, Grist Interview 07, talking about a … Continue reading
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Environmental Defense Fund Press Release Congress Must Reform Ineffective 33-year-old Chemicals Law, Expert Testifies Posted: 26-Feb-200 (Washington, DC – February 26, 2009) Congress urgently needs to reform the nation’s main chemicals law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976, because it has failed to ensure the safety of the tens of thousands of chemicals … Continue reading
Chemical Industry, Health and Environment Groups Push for U.S. Toxics Law Reform | GreenBiz.com By GreenerDesign Staff, GreenBiz.com Published March 2, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health and environmental organizations and the chemical industry agreed before Congress that the U.S.’s current law overseeing toxic chemicals is doing a poor job and needs to be updated. The … Continue reading
We all must keep the sense of wonder! Thank you Robin Elton for this article about honoring the beloved Rachel Carson for National Women’s History Month (March). ———————————————————————– Written by Robin Elton Published on February 28th, 2009 Eco Child’s Play Posted in Other Environmental Topics, Video & Media “If I had influence with the good … Continue reading