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Environmental Health

Let's Show Lisa Jackson Some Gratitude!

July 25, 2011
Green jobs, safer chemicals, cleaner air – Lisa Jackson is fighting for them all and more as the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency. And it’s no easy job. As a recent article in the New York Times stated: 
 “No other cabinet officer is in as lonely or uncomfortable a position...

The Looming Toxic Legacy of Strawberries

July 22, 2011
My daughters love strawberries and pretty much anything made with strawberries. I don't know that I've ever met a kid who doesn't. Do your kids? If they do, I urge you to take two minutes today to help stop a looming toxic legacy. As Heather Pilatic, Co-Director of Pesticide Action Network North...

Putting Food Solutions on the Table for Latino Kids

July 22, 2011
One day in late March, I visited a southwestern Idaho farmworker housing complex with April Flores Mason. April is a Nutrition Services Specialist for a Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program run by Community Council of Idaho , a nonprofit organization that provides services to farmworker families...

Today we are all powerful!

July 20, 2011
Late last week, I was mesmerized by the story of a mom who saved herself and her baby from a carjacking. After the ordeal, she remarked: “I’m not a hero. I’m just a mom. That’s all.” This story got me thinking-- we all would do anything, without even blinking, big or small, when it comes to the...
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Tips Tuesday: How to Make a Green Baby Registry

July 19, 2011
I love gift guides. I love the holiday season when bloggers decide that they're gift mavens and publish lengthy lists of possible gifts for husbands, kids, pets, bank tellers, baristas, etc. Like window shopping in my pajamas, I like taking a long look at beautiful things that I will probably never...
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Eating Less, Better Meat: Yes We Can

July 18, 2011
I’m a vegetarian. But my husband’s not. And – go figure – my kids aren’t either. Which is exactly why I care about the meat I buy. Yes, I buy meat. I’d rather not, but if it’s coming into the house – and into my kids’ bodies – then I need to know exactly what I’m buying. And I not only want to know...
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Tips Tuesday: Top 5 Tips for Healthier Fruits and Veggies

July 12, 2011
We all know the merits of choosing organic produce, and we all know that the big health benefits can also come with a big price tag. With a few simple steps, you can minimize chemicals on your non-organic produce, purchase cheaper organic items, and make sure that you’re making the most of your...
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Ready to Kick the Can (and BPA) this Summer

July 12, 2011
As the mom of a 10-month old, I’ve begun introducing solid foods over the past three months by encouraging my kid to eat anything from squash to black beans. I’ll admit that, as a working mom, cutting corners is sometimes my lifeline to sanity and one of those cuts is to use canned foods instead of...

Sperm and The New York Times

July 8, 2011
False news reports debunking the declining sperm count

Healthcare Coverage Saved My Son

July 7, 2011
Health care was so important to my family. I was in graduate school when I had my son, and I had no health insurance. Luckily, I was able to obtain healthcare coverage through Medi-Cal, which was essential to the well-being of my unborn child. I received quality care during the remainder of the...

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