Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Posted by Emily Lynne Ion
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Genetic engineering giant Monsanto has put its bovine growth hormone business up for sale after a long battle with concerned consumers and health advocates. Our friends and partners, Seventh Generation, wrote a fantastic piece about the issue on their blog. We've provided you with their original text below, or you can visit them at their site.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Posted by Janelle Sorensen
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You’ve probably read your fair share of back-to-school articles and blogs by now, but what about after you get your kids packed off with all of their green supplies? What about the rest of the year? Here’s a beginning list of some things you should consider. And remember to watch our blog throughout the school year as we highlight these issues and others in more depth.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Posted by Healthy Child
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If you checked two or more of the answers, it's possible that you have been exposed to lead. Please take a look at our checklist to limit future exposures.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Posted by Emily Lynne Ion
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Healthy Child Healthy World has entered the American Express Members Project, a national competition for actionable ideas that are innovative, achievable, and can make a broad positive impact.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Posted by Healthy Child
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Please join us for "What's Going On? Toxic chemicals in our toys, cosmetics and bodies." Healthy Child, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Environmental Working Group will expose the hidden dangers of chemicals found in our everyday environment and discuss simple solutions to avoid harmful exposures.
This event is open to the community and FREE (donations are welcome).
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When: Thursday, September 11th @ 6:30pm
What: What's Going On? Toxic chemicals in our toys, cosmetics, and bodies.
Where: Bullocks Wilshire Building
Southwestern University School of Law
3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles
For directions, please visit swlaw.edu/directions Parking is $5 limited and
Attendance is full, but you can still RSVP at ewg.org/LAevent or call 202.667.6982 to get on the waitlist.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Posted by Janelle Sorensen
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This week’s news is accompanied by easy steps to confront the issues and protect your family’s health. Little things DO matter, so don’t think otherwise!
• Children are putting their health at risk salvaging metals from unwanted electronic equipment being dumped in west Africa. Do your part to protect the children of the world by buying from companies that have take-back programs and that recycle responsibly.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Posted by Janelle Sorensen
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A few days ago, the US Food and Drug Administration released their draft report on the safety of bisphenol A, or BPA, concluding that current levels in cans and baby bottles are safe. Opponents of the report claim the decision was based on industry funded studies. “It’s ironic FDA would choose to ignore dozens of studies funded by (the National Institutes of Health) — this country’s best scientists — and instead rely on flawed studies from industry,” Pete Myers, chief scientist for Environmental Health Sciences, told The Associated Press.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Posted by Janelle Sorensen
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24 million children ride on school buses for an average of an hour and a half every school day. It’s convenient and it’s safe, but old diesel buses spew a lot of nasty air pollution. And it’s not just bad for the air quality around the bus, it leaks inside the bus where developing lungs are exposed to it the entire ride.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Posted by Christopher Gavigan
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Our community of scientists, physicians, and children's health advocates is rightly upset today. The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement that bisphenol A – the hormone disrupting chemical found in numerous consumer products including can linings and baby bottles – is "safe."
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