Environmental Health

March 12, 2012

“Reckless.” “Dangerous.” And “just plain crazy.” Those are the ways that scientists, environmentalists, and nurses describe the widespread practice of adding arsenic compounds to poultry feed. Yes, arsenic, one of the world’s most deadly poisons, a Class A carcinogen that is associated not only...

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Maryland State Delegate Tom Hucker

Environmental Health Health Care

March 12, 2012

As moms, we all want to protect our children from harm. But what if that harm is invisible, occurs daily, and is almost impossible to stop without government intervention?

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Michelle Noehren

Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Family Economic Security

March 8, 2012

Success should be in the grasp of all children, no matter where they live. However, the opportunities available to children based on their neighborhood vary dramatically across the United States. For the 8 million U.S. children living in high-poverty neighborhoods critical resources for their...

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Laura Speer

Environmental Health Health Care

March 7, 2012

Reducing your exposure to toxic chemicals during your pregnancy is important for the health of you and your little one. Luckily, it doesn't have to be a chore. You can reduce your toxic chemicals exposures while you reduce morning sickness, stretch marks, aches, acne, and more. Take small steps and...

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Claire Moshenberg

Environmental Health

March 6, 2012

by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff Executive Director/CEO Healthy Child Healthy World www.healthychild.org I spent the past few weeks poring over the Healthy Child archives and I’m amazed at what I found. I knew this organization was powerful, but I didn’t really comprehend the extent of our impact. The...

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Rachel Sarnoff

Environmental Health

March 6, 2012

Unbelievable! Clean air standards are under attack, again. A corporate-lobbyist backed amendment to the 2012 Federal Transportation bill would allow boilers to keep dumping toxic pollution into our air. Boilers are the second largest source of mercury air pollution in the nation. This amendment is...

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Sarah Francis

Environmental Health

March 1, 2012

Universal Studio’s animated film The Lorax opens in theaters on March 2. And environmentalists and people who care about children are already outraged—with good reason. For more than forty years, the Dr. Seuss classic has been a clarion call for reducing consumption and promoting conservation. But the book’s eloquent environmental message is being crushed by the film’s slew of corporate cross-promotions.

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Susan Linn

Environmental Health

February 29, 2012

We all know that sodas are full of sugar, buy you may be surprised (and grossed out) to find that a chemical called brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a patented flame retardant, has also been added to approximately 10% of sodas for decades in North America. No need to worry about your soda catching...

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Judy Levin

Environmental Health Health Care

February 29, 2012

Photo credit: Photo by Flickr user Will Nickelson Great news: Nontoxic baby care products don't have to be expensive! Organic, nontoxic, or even fragrance free items for our little ones can veer towards the pricey side. Luckily, there are easy, affordable DIY solutions for many commonly used baby...

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Claire Moshenberg

Environmental Health

February 25, 2012

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Gloria Pan, campaign director of MomsRising, and learned that this unique organization has become involved in the efforts to improve air quality. After years of delays, new regulations enforcing the Air Image from Baylor Health Care System Art for Asthma 2009...

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