Tag: toxic chemicals
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Supreme Court Verdict in Favor of Toxic Polluters Jeopardizes Camp Lejeune Victims’ Litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a group of homeowners in North Carolina yesterday …
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Antibacterial Agent Triclosan Linked to Growth of Breast Cancer Cells
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent found in numerous commonly known household products…
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Toxics Across America: Report Details 120 Hazardous, Unregulated Chemicals in the U.S.
Recent spills in West Virginia and North Carolina cast a spotlight on toxic hazards in our midst. But as bad as they are, these acute incidents pale in scope compared to the chronic flow of hazardous chemicals coursing through our lives each day with little notice and minimal regulation. A new report by Environmental Defense…
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7 Tips For a Non-Toxic Pregnancy
On MomsRising’s weekly tweet chat, called #EcoTipTue, the featured guest was Sara Alcid of Reproductive Health Technologies Project. The organization advocates for chemical policy reform so the burden of protection doesn’t have to be on pregnant women. Alcid shared these tips for pregnant women, their partners and caregivers to avoid toxic chemicals during these important months: [caption id=”attachment_315268″…
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Exposure to Parabens in Personal Care Products 3x Higher for Babies Than Women
Infants and toddlers are likely becoming exposed to potentially harmful substances called parabens at a higher level than adult women in the U.S. through lotions, shampoos and other personal care products, new research says. Potential daily skin exposure to parabens by infants and toddlers could be as much as two to three times higher than…