Archive for February 2014
Toxic-Free Children’s Act gets a hearing
News Release February 19th, 2014: SB 151 HSS hearing for Toxic-Free Children’s Act Alaskan moms, nurses, fire fighters testify to the Health and Social Services Committee hearing supporting the Toxic-Free Children’s Act (SB 151): to protect children from toxic flame retardant chemicals found in children’s products in Alaska. February 19th, 2014 – Juneau, AK Legislators will hear…
Read MoreThank You for Speaking up for the Toxic-Free Children’s Act
We appreciate your support. If you would like have an even greater impact, please: Share the action alert with your friends and family and encourage them to join you in speaking up for our health. Send them this email: I just took action for the Toxic-Free Children’s Act in Alaska (SB 151) – please join me in…
Read MoreFisheries Committee Hearing for Salmon
News Release | Track HB 201 House Fisheries Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Protect Salmon Streams and Water Sources from Toxic Pesticides House Bill 201 Establishes Buffer Zones and Restores Public Participation Juneau, AK – The House Special Committee on Fisheries will hold a hearing on Thursday February 13 at 10 am concerning a…
Read MoreEvidence-based Advocacy to Protect Children’s Environmental Health: A Discussion of the Latest Science with Dr. Ruth Etzel
Over the past four decades, the prevalence of autism, asthma, ADHD, obesity, diabetes, and birth defects have grown substantially among children around the world. Not coincidentally, more than 80,000 new chemicals have been developed and released into the global environment during this same period. Today the World Health Organization attributes 36% of all childhood deaths…
Read MoreFire Safety Without Harm: How New Flammability Standards in California Protect the Health and Environment of Alaskans
A number of studies have linked flame retardant chemicals used in home furniture and baby products to human health concerns such as cancer, neurological impairments and fertility problems. In response, California Governor Jerry Brown announced changes to the state’s furniture flammability standards in November that would increase fire safety without the use of harmful chemicals.…
Read MoreToxic-Free Children’s Act News Release 2/4/14
Alaskan Senator Donny Olson introduces Toxic-Free Children’s Act (SB 151): moms, nurses, fire fighters all support state action to protect children from toxic flame retardants found in children’s products in Alaska. Senator Olson’s News Release | ACAT news release | Webpage | Fact Sheet (pdf) | Teleconference Call Fox News Story: Flame Retardants in Toys Cause…
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