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Scientific panel recommends steps to lower unsafe phthalate exposures

A panel of scientists assembled as members of the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) and charged with assessing the safety of using phthalates or six alternative chemicals in children’s toys and child care articles has completed their review and released a report.

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The Ecology of Breast Cancer

The promise of prevention and the hope for healing By The Science and Environmental Health Network PDF available at www.sehn.org and www.healthandenvironment.org The Ecology of Breast Cancer: the promise of prevention and the hope for healing makes the case that breast cancer is a disease arising from diverse societal conditions. Although well-recognized risk factors and […]

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30 States Nationwide to Announce Upcoming Bills to Protect Kids and Families from Toxic Chemicals on Wed. Jan 19

States Attempt to Minimize Public Health Impact Of Dangerous Chemicals As Congress Lags Behind

Filed Under: Policy & Regulation Tagged With: asthma, BPA, cadmium, cancer, Deca BDE, flame retardants, hazardious chemicals, infertility, Laurie Valeriano, safer chemicals, Science and Environmental Health Network, ted schetter, toxic chemical exposure, toxic chemical regulation, toxic chemicals, toxics, TSCA, TSCA reform

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