Tag: Health
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That Fresh Smell Coming From Your Laundry Is Hazardous Chemicals
The warm, scented air drifting from your washer and clothes dryer may give a comforting impression of freshly washed clothes. But it’s really serving up a brew of toxic chemicals. One study analyzed captured gases from washers and dryers using scented detergents and dryer sheets and found more than 25 volatile organic compounds—including seven hazardous air pollutants—coming out…
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Film Exposes Dangers of Flame Retardant Chemicals
Chemical flame retardants are everywhere. They are in everything from our curtains and carpet to our couches, toys and kid’s pajamas. Unfortunately, these chemicals don’t stop fires. They do, however, get into our bodies and make us sick. These chemicals are linked to lower IQ in children, thyroid disease, infertility, cancer and other health problems. But under…
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Groundbreaking Report Exposes Chemicals Linked to Cancer in Feminine Care Products
A new report to be released tomorrow by Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) details how the feminine care industry sells products containing unregulated and potentially harmful chemicals, including preservatives, pesticides, fragrances and dyes. The report, Chem Fatale, kicks off a campaign that will target Proctor & Gamble, makers of Tampax and Always, to disclose…
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Tell EPA to Combat Climate Change by Reducing Carbon Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up listening sessions around the country to hear—from all of us—what it should do about our changing climate. In these sessions, the U.S. EPA wants to solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from…
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Groups Refuse to Withdraw Claim That Revlon Make-up Has Cancer-Causing Chemicals
The Breast Cancer Fund and online women’s group Ultraviolet are refusing a request by Revlon to withdraw their claim that the cosmetics manufacturer uses cancer-causing chemicals in its products. Revlon says a survey recently issued by the two groups is false and defamatory and is demanding that the groups issue a retraction. As reported by EcoWatch last…