Archive for July 2016
Protecting Alaska’s Children from Neurodevelopmental Harm: Project TENDR’s New Consensus Statement on the Environmental Chemicals Contributing to Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
The chance that a child will develop a neurodevelopmental disorder has risen dramatically in the last 20 years. During the same period, a growing body of scientific research has produced robust evidence that environmental chemicals can play a significant role in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Researchers and clinicians have been working…
Read MoreACAT in the News: ADN Publishes Pam Miller’s Op-Ed on Children’s Brain Development
Urgent call to prevent harm to children’s brain development from harmful chemicals “Children in Alaska are especially vulnerable to chemical exposures that may affect their present and future lives. Compelling scientific evidence links exposures to certain toxic chemicals with learning and developmental disabilities . . . .” See the full article here.
Read MoreACAT and Mat Su Residents Celebrate Ruling on Wishbone Hill Mining Permit
Judge rules twenty-five year old permit expired under the law’s plain meaning It only took four years, but common sense has prevailed. The U.S. District Court ruled in favor of Chickaloon Village Traditional Council, local residents, ACAT and other conservation organizations, agreeing that a federal law that says a coal mining permit “shall” terminate if…
Read MoreEdible Flowers
Flowers aren’t just for show, they’re also delicious and useful! Borage: Borage flowers taste as nice as they look. They’re a little sweet and taste like cucumber, and are delicious on their own or as a salad garnish. I personally can’t help but eat a few whenever I’m out in the garden. The entire blossom…
Read MoreUnprecedented Alliance of Scientists, Health Professionals, and Advocates Agree Toxic Chemicals Are Hurting Brain Development
Project TENDR calls for immediate action to reduce toxic exposures in the environment The alliance, known as Project TENDR (“Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks”), is calling for immediate action to significantly reduce exposures to toxic chemicals found in food, air, and everyday products to protect brain development for today’s and tomorrow’s children. Neurodevelopmental disorders include intellectual disability, autism spectrum…
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