Air Pollution
The quality of the air we breathe is critical for our health. Exposure to hazardous air pollutants can lead to Cancer, Respiratory and Cardiac
Toxins in the Home
Resources and information regarding the importance of building a green nursery for baby, alternative building products to use during home construction and renovations and
Soil
Lead can be found in the soil around homes built before 1978. Homes painted with lead paint on the exterior may leach lead into
Water
Water Pollution Water is a life source vital to our health and well-being. Drinking clean and healthy water is important. In an effort to
Dirty Dozen Toxins to Avoid
Toxic chemicals, additives and preservatives are commonly used in consumer products like cooking tools, clothing, personal care and more – and many are not
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf raises health and environmental concerns for children and communities. These include toxic chemicals in the infilll and synthetic grass carpet, higher temperatures
PFAS (Per and Poly Fluoroalkyl Substances)
PFAS is short for “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances”, which are a group of thousands of man-made chemicals that have unique properties, due to strong
Children’s Health
Pound for pound, and breath for breath, children’s bodies take in more food, water and air compared to adults during the early stages of
Environmental Justice
This core belief – that no matter where children live and learn, they should have the ability to thrive without the burden of environmental
Asthma & Other Respiratory Diseases
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation of the airways, making it harder for air to move through the body for an
Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases such as cancer, chronic lung disease, diabetes and heart disease are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.
Lead Poisoning
Lead is a poison affecting nearly every system in the body, including the brain and nervous system. Lead is especially dangerous to children under
Reproductive Health & Hormone Disruption
Many chemicals, both natural and man-made, may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system. These chemicals, known as endocrine
Reading Recommendations
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