Toxic Chemicals: The Cost to Our Health
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Toxic Chemicals: The Cost to Our Health
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Most Recently Shared on May 13, 2011 at 1:10 am By:
Learn more about the links between chronic disease and toxic chemicals: http://bit.ly/9AnkTu #saferchemicals
From BPA to Glyphosate: What Are the Risks of Endocrine Disruptors? | Energetic Health
organicauthority.com — “Toxic chemicals like BPA and glyphosate are being sold to us, sprayed into the air we breath and leached into our drinking water all while multinational corporations tell us they're perfectly safe. But science says otherwise.” View full resource at organicauthority.com
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 7:03 pm By:
From BPA to Glyphosate: What Are the Risks of Endocrine Disruptors? http://t.co/X6i1jCFw
More than half of low-cost jewelry tested contained high levels of toxic chemicals, new study shows | Boomer Consumer - seattlepi.com
blog.seattlepi.com — “More than half of low-cost jewelry tested contained high levels of toxic chemicals, new study shows” View full resource at blog.seattlepi.com
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 5:02 pm By:
Low-cost jewelry -- high levels of toxic chemicals? OH NO! http://t.co/yt1904lK #kids #health
At Least Half of Low-Cost Jewelry Has High Levels of Toxic Chemicals « Health e
blogs.parenthood.com — “At Least Half of Low-Cost Jewelry Has High Levels of Toxic Chemicals « Health e” View full resource at blogs.parenthood.com
Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm By:
Shopping for bargain jewelry? Don't bring home more than you bargained for. http://t.co/Rh3k42si
NRDC: Take Action: Urge your senators to co-sponsor the Safe Chemicals Act
secure.nrdconline.org — “NRDC: Take Action: Urge your senators to co-sponsor the Safe Chemicals Act” View full resource at secure.nrdconline.org
Most Recently Shared on November 10, 2011 at 3:48 pm By:
RI moms are writing to thank @SenWhitehouse for his support of #SafeChemicalsAct. Send a message to your senators: http://t.co/EWNrj5Qi
Toxic BPA Found in Foods Targeted to American Children by Catherine Lewis - Babies, Children and Teen Health - InsidersHealth.com
insidershealth.com — “An InsidersHealth.com article regarding babies, children and teen health - Toxic BPA Found in Foods Targeted to American Children by Catherine Lewis. We've known about the dangers of BPA (the dangerous industrial chemical bisphenol A associated with possible links to cancer) for some time now. For more than 40 years BPA has been used in the manufacture of many hard plastic food containers such as baby bottles, reusable cups, and the lining of metal food and beverage cans, including liquid infant” View full resource at insidershealth.com
Most Recently Shared on October 7, 2011 at 2:28 pm By:
http://t.co/4KJ0S0D3 Toxic BPA Found in Foods Targeted to American Children #BPA #kids #foods #toxic #parenting #InsidersHealth #plsRT
Eat Green! Green up your Food!
zupersource.com — “The health of our environment greatly depends upon the choices we make to reduce toxic emissions and limiting the use of dangerous chemicals. Did you know that what's best for the environment is usually what’s best for us as well? Read the following tips to learn how you can eat green and benefit from it as well.” View full resource at zupersource.com
Most Recently Shared on August 25, 2011 at 3:12 pm By:
Eat Green! Green up your Food! health of our environment greatly depends upon the choices we make. > http://t.co/dwXeEKO // #green #health
Cost, Value and Environmental Health - Healthy Schools Campaign
healthyschoolscampaign.typepad.com — “By Sarah Rosenberg, HSC intern For as long as people have been fighting for more strict standards for pollution and the use of toxic chemicals, opponents have argued that it’s unnecessarily expensive. But how much does business as usual really...” View full resource at healthyschoolscampaign.typepad.com
Most Recently Shared on August 11, 2011 at 3:25 pm By:
Air pollution and children's health. How much does it cost us? http://ow.ly/60UPP
Congress Must Act to Remove Toxic Substances from Products Our Families Use Everyday: Flame Retardants TDCP and TCEP
saferchemicals.org — “When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976, it was intended to ensure that chemicals are safe throughout their lifecycle, from manufacture to use and disposal. But weaknesses in the law have left the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unable to act on known health dangers.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on August 2, 2011 at 9:19 pm By:
@greenereveryday Hi Rachel - Here's a link to some other flame retardants to avoid: http://cot.ag/r0Bdao
Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic Chemicals (PBTs)
saferchemicals.org — “Chemicals that are persistent in the environment, bioaccumulate in people and/or wildlife, and are toxic are called PBTs. Because of these features, as long as they remain in commerce and may therefore be released into the environment, they will threaten the health of humans and wildlife.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on August 1, 2011 at 8:44 pm By:
Wondering what PBT chemicals are and why they are so harmful? Find out in our new PBT fact sheet. http://bit.ly/qFAONM
Brownfield Still Harbors Toxins in South Oroville | Our State of Health
blogs.kqed.org — “From 1948 until 2001, the Koppers Company operated a wood treatment facility on 200 acres in South Oroville. Workers there coated wood with a mixture of chemicals, including the toxic creosote, to protect it from fungus and insects. In 1987, there was an explosion and fire at the Koppers plant that exposed plant workers and surrounding residents to various toxins including pentachlorophenol (PCP), various types of dioxins, and heavy metals such as chromium and arsenic. At the time of the fire, m” View full resource at blogs.kqed.org
Most Recently Shared on July 1, 2011 at 8:42 pm By:
#Brownfield still harbors toxins in South Oroville, #California http://ow.ly/5v7Vh @KQED
Study Says Baby Products Contain Toxic Flame Retardants. Are Your Kids at Risk? What You Can do to Protect Your Children | Environmental Booty...Find the Treasure in Living Green !
shaneshirleysmith.blogspot.com — “Begin or continue your green living journey here with environmental news and consumer health info about:organics,yoga,natural products, environmental toxins, vaccines, green jobs, green reviews and ways to live chemical free. Our sustainability depends on our knowledge and actions.What choices will you make today?” View full resource at shaneshirleysmith.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on May 19, 2011 at 4:41 pm By:
RT @EnviroBooty Study Says Baby Products have Toxic Flame Retardants. Are Your Kids at Risk? #Eco #green #organic Cribs http://bit.ly/l2rMN2
Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost at $76.6 Billion | Organic Connections Magazine
organicconnectmag.com — “In three new studies published in the May issue of the journal Health Affairs, Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers reveal the staggering economic impact of toxic chemicals and air pollutants in the environment, and propose new legislation to mandate testing of new chemicals and also those already on the market.” View full resource at organicconnectmag.com
Most Recently Shared on May 14, 2011 at 5:01 pm By:
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Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost at $76.6 Billion | Organic Connections Magazine
organicconnectmag.com — “In three new studies published in the May issue of the journal Health Affairs, Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers reveal the staggering economic impact of toxic chemicals and air pollutants in the environment, and propose new legislation to mandate testing of new chemicals and also those already on the market.” View full resource at organicconnectmag.com
Most Recently Shared on May 14, 2011 at 4:33 pm By:
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Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost at $76.6 Billion | Organic Connections Magazine
organicconnectmag.com — “In three new studies published in the May issue of the journal Health Affairs, Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers reveal the staggering economic impact of toxic chemicals and air pollutants in the environment, and propose new legislation to mandate testing of new chemicals and also those already on the market.” View full resource at organicconnectmag.com
Most Recently Shared on May 14, 2011 at 4:16 pm By:
Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost at $76.6 Billion - http://bit.ly/lYqDbV
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