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Decisions, decisions?
There are two sides to every issue, including global warming. Nope, I am not talking about the "is it really happening" aspect, because we all know there are no questions that our lovely planet is in...
Envirohealth in Blogs: Bad news for the bay
A little light reading. . . It's looking like the farm bill debate will resume in the Senate this morning. Meanwhile, The Washington Times is confused about payment limits. Dan Owens at CFRA...
Consumed by air pollution
I grew up in rural western Massachusetts, in an old farmhouse with a brook running through the yard and an old barn in the back. It sounds quaint until you find out who the neighbors were. My...
Trailers exceed maximum formaldehyde exposure levels
Who do you turn to when the government agency that comes to your rescue ends up making you sick? More than a year after initial reports that high levels of formaldehyde in trailers and mobile homes...
SMM: Food for faith
The documentary Renewal is the first feature-length documentary to capture the breadth and vitality of America's religious-environmental movement. In rural communities, suburbs and cities, people of...
CDC confirms: Exposure to BPA exceeds safety standards
A new CDC analysis demonstrates that when it comes to bisphenol A, EPA's so-called safety standards are woefully inadequate. The dose EPA considers safe is based on decades-old data. Many scientists...
Latest recall: Aqua Dots laced with "date rape" drug
I occasionally talk to people who don't understand why lead in children's toys is such a problem. "I grew up exposed to lead paint chips," they say, "and I turned out fine." I might beg to differ -- I...
Envirohealth in Blogs: Tell Senators to support Dorgan-Grassley!
A little light reading. . . but first, a call to action: The Senate began its discussion of the farm bill on Monday, but that doesn't mean it's too late to call your Senator and give him or her your...
Fishy facts on seafood imports
Sometimes, all it takes to get a point across is a clear statement of the facts. Let's have a look at some startling ones, shall we? Most of the seafood we eat in America is imported. Only one percent...
White House has a plan for consumer safety
The Bush administration will unveil a plan today to give the FDA and CPSC more authority over imports. Congress, you may know, is already considering what action to take on consumer safety; their plan...
Money for the Planet
Most people around the world are ready to make personal sacrifices for the benefit of the planet, according to a new BBC poll of 22,000 people in 21 countries. According to the BBC article: “Four...
What's in Baby's bubble bath?
By now you've heard of Skin Deep, the cosmetics database in which you can search through 23,764 products with 6,924 ingredients. Skin Deep allows users to choose products -- mascara, shampoo, nail...
"Prudence and prevention, not panic."
So I've been reading Dr. Devra Davis' new book, The Secret History of the War on Cancer. It's a remarkable book, incredibly detailed and full of information I can almost guarantee you've never seen...
SMM: The other part of the fish story
A few weeks ago, during the discussions around the industry-funded recommendations advising women to eat more fish, an important point was frequently raised (on this website and others): While we're...
Mining reform law passes House 244-166
There's an old joke that asks, "Who's buried in Grant's tomb?" The answer, of course, is President Grant himself ( and, google reveals, his wife), but soon they may have some company. The House voted...
Coal, power, and poison in South Carolina
Usually when we talk about toxicity, we talk in parts-per-billion (ppb). South Carolina fisherman Perry White's body contains 6.5 parts-per- million of mercury -- that, in case you weren't sure, is a...
Consumer safety legislation going to Senate
Earlier this week some key members of the United States Senate decided that if lead had no place in gas or paint, it probably shouldn’t be in children’s toys. While there were several members of...
Envirohealth in Blogs: Have a green Halloween!
A little light reading. Happy Halloween! Eco-conscious but on a budget? David at The Good Human has the list you've been looking for: 35 low-cost ways to green your lifestyle. CPSC Chair Nancy Nord is...
Drop in aggressive crime parallels ban on leaded gasoline
It can be hard to prove the correlation between environmental exposures and health implications. Public health advocates who focus on environmental exposures, often speak about general health trends...
Drop in aggressive crime parallels ban on leaded gasoline
It can be hard to prove the correlation between environmental exposures and health implications. Public health advocates that focus on environmental exposures, often speak about general health trends...