http://watoxics.org daily 1 2010-01-22T17:22:03Z http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/a-tale-of-two-cities Meet 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. No publisher erika Safer Chemicals Phthalates Chemical Industry PBTs Toxic Flame Retardants Environmental health 2010-09-02T17:35:32Z News Item http://watoxics.org/take-action/meet-with-your-candidate-help-influence-the-debate-on-toxic-chemicals Summer 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. No publisher anna 2010-09-01T19:00:05Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/from-the-field-toy-testing-and-tips-on-toxic-free-living-in-spokane Last Saturday I had the pleasure to meet a great group of parents and activists interested in creating a safer, less-toxic world for their kids and the next generation. I was there armed with our trusty XRF analyzer to test toys and other products for harmful chemicals like lead. No publisher anna Heavy Metals Growing Up Green Parents and Kids Toxic Flame Retardants Environmental health Activists Toxic Toys 2010-09-07T19:00:55Z News Item http://watoxics.org/events/advocacy-training-for-health-professionals-by-wpsr Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility will host a free training on September 13th focused on advocacy concerning chemical reform. The training is open to physicians and health professionals who want to be the medical voice calling for protective chemical policies at the local, state, and national levels. Health professionals will come away from the training with a better understanding of the issue and ideas for how to take action as a health professional advocating for meaningful chemical reform. No publisher jschramm 2010-09-07T22:56:11Z Event http://watoxics.org/healthy-living/healthy-families/growing-up-green/get-ahead-of-lice Uh oh, it's actually not dandruff. Many a parent knows that awful realization that somehow, her child's hair has become infested with head lice. But contrary to popular belief, there's no need to panic and rush to the store for a bottle of Super Strong Lice Killer! Your best bet is safe, simple, and effective tools like a steel comb. No publisher jschramm Growing Up Green Parents and Kids 2010-09-08T22:22:31Z News Item