By Lindsay Dahl, Deputy Director Don’t we all like to feel fashionable from time to time? This week thousands have gathered in New York City for Fashion Week, and what a better time to talk about the price we often pay for our fashionable clothes. <<Big groans>> Debbie Downer is at it again! – Don’t […]

By Carolyn Fine Friedman With the recent resurgence of publicity around Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in September, I am reminded of my own journey to discover, accept, and increase public awareness of the frightening number and toxicity of chemicals in our environment and our bodies. When I received the results […]

A new study from researchers at the University of California –San Francisco found for the first time that virtually all U.S. pregnant women carry multiple chemicals, including some banned since the 1970s and others used in common products, such as non-stick cookware, food and beverage cans, and personal care products.  Lead author Tracey Woodruff, PhD, […]

By Nena Baker, author of The Body Toxic Persistence is a great trait if you’re job hunting, learning to play the piano or potty training your child. But when it comes to toxic chemicals, persistence is a characteristic that spells trouble for people, animals and the environment. Congress, as it sets about updating and reforming […]