Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health
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...
View ArticleMichael Green Talks Flame Retardants on "On the Green Front"
Michael Green talks flame retardants CEH Executive Director Michael Green was recently a guest on the radio talk show “On the Green Front” hosted by eco-pioneer Betsy Rosenberg. In the interview,...
View ArticleDodgers, Angels May Contain High Levels of Flame Retardant Chemicals
April 1, 2013 Oakland, CA – According to a recent study, players on both Los Angeles Major League Baseball teams, the Dodgers and the Angels may contain high levels of toxic flame retardant chemicals...
View ArticleDumb Ways To Lie
We recently announced that three major mall stores continue to sell lead-tainted purses, belts and shoes, even years after they agreed to stop. Many of you sent emails to the stores to demand change....
View ArticleOpening Week’s True Lead-Off Man
New Year’s Day (observed) was yesterday, and America’s past time is back. Normally, Major League Baseball awards are announced at the end of the season, way off in October/November. But the Center...
View ArticleTop 5 Ways to Have a Toxic-Free Easter
Spring is blooming and Easter is right around the corner! As we relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, it is important to remember to steer clear of the synthetic, holiday-themed products...
View ArticleCEH Legal Action: Be Safe When You Vape
CEH has been receiving questions about our recent legal action against companies that make e-cigarettes and vaping products. We welcome an open exchange on the topic. Below are some responses to the...
View ArticleCongress Adopts Chemical Safety Bill
Click here to thank the Prop 65 champions! Last week, Congress passed the first major overhaul of an environmental law in decades. This chemical reform bill is now headed to the President for...
View ArticleDow: The Fox Guarding the Henhouse
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...
View ArticleCancer-Causing Chemical In The Air at Snow Globe Music Festival
I haven’t been at a music festival in decades, but I still remember seeing the Jefferson Airplane when I was a high school senior. I was completely awed and overjoyed by the sheer power of Grace Slick....
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