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Meet with your candidate; help influence the debate on toxic chemicalsSummer is just about over, the kids are back to school, and we're busy preparing for the 2011 state legislative session. But before we fire up the phone banks, collect postcards, and draft legislation, we need YOU to make sure protecting kids' health from harmful chemicals will be a top priority in the 2011 State Legislature.
A Tale of Two CitiesMeet Richmond, California. In this community on San Francisco Bay, minorities make up more than 80% of the population. Besides crime and the other usual concerns of city life, the city’s residents have other worries: Richmond is also home to an oil refinery and other heavy industry. Not too far away is Bolinas, California, a coastal community known for its beauty, clean beaches, and population of organic farmers, ranchers, and artists. A reasonable expectation of someone living in Bolinas rather than Richmond would be a relatively toxic-free life. But a new study shows it’s not that simple. Climb against coalOutraged by the impacts of coal’s toxicity on the health of their children and the safety of breast milk, four moms went on a bold mission to send a loud and clear signal to Governor Gregoire. Hey Spokane! Learn how to avoid toxic chemicalsBut current Federal law does not protect you and your family. In fact health and safety testing has been required on only 200 of the 80,000 chemicals on the market. Chemicals in our everyday lives can harm your reproductive health and the health of our kids. As a health care provider, it’s our job to promote healthy families. That's why Planned Parenthood is working with our partners in the environmental community to try to limit chemicals that have been linked to health problems like infertility and breast cancer. Stain-resistant osprey and non-stick fishAlthough ospreys don’t wear stain-resistant clothing or live in homes with stain-resistant carpeting, a new study has found high levels of stain-resistant chemicals in osprey eggs along the lower Columbia River. Researchers also found the chemicals in fish, rivers, and lakes throughout Washington state, providing more evidence that these toxic chemicals used to make products in our homes are ending up in the environment. Fuel for School with Healthy Lunches!180 school days means 180 lunches to plan and pack! Thankfully there are great options out there for fun, safe, and stylish lunch containers that will inspire you to get packing. You acted, Congress answered.You've been hearing us talk about Safe Chemicals legislation pending in Congress -- the Safe Chemicals Act in the Senate and the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act in the House -- two bills which will overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the decades-old federal law that oversees chemical regulation. It is hopelessly out of date, and we are working hard to reform it. These bill proposals are our chance to pass meaningful toxics reform in the US that will protect our families from toxic chemicals that are currently found throughout our homes. Reading, writing, and toxic chemicalsDry erase markers are easy to use in school, but they can also expose kids and teachers to unhealthy chemicals. Here's how two Seattle moms found safer alternatives to the stinky markers and convinced their school to use them. One step closer to safer chemicalsThe country took one step closer to getting the worst toxic chemicals off store shelves and out of our bodies yesterday thanks to the introduction of The Toxic Chemical Safety Act in Congress. Learn how to avoid toxic chemicals with Planned ParenthoodPresented by Planned Parenthood of Washington. Join us for an informative and interactive event. The event will begin with a short presentation from Dr. Fran Solomon, environmental biologist. Then you will have the opportunity to visit information tables about green cleaning, safe baby bottles, ways you can reduce your exposure, take action, and more. Bring in a toy or another item made of wood, plastic or metal from your home and have it checked for harmful chemicals by the amazing XRF testing machine! Learn about which products to watch out for as you shop. We’ll also have activities for children. Document Actions |
