Environmental chemicals are wreaking havoc to last a lifetime February 16, 2015/ensia.com — The numbers are startling. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.8 million more children in the U.S. were diagnosed with developmental disabilities between 2006 and 2008 than a decade earlier. During this time, the prevalence of autism […]
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Schumer bill would phase out toxic flame retardants
Ten toxic chemicals to be banned in furniture and children’s products This week, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) unveiled legislation to ban ten toxic flame retardant chemicals from use in upholstered furniture and children’s products. His bill would also create a process to examine and regulate other similar chemicals. Flame retardants are often added to foam […]
EPA Lauded for Weighing in on Toxic Flame Retardants
Broader Reforms Needed to Make People Safe