Archive for May 2026
Hidden Harms: How Plastics & Chemicals in Plastics Affect the Developing Brains of Children
Children’s brains are rapidly developing and especially sensitive to environmental exposures, making early-life contact with toxic substances a critical public health concern (Project TENDR, 2024). In this webinar, leading experts with Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neurodevelopmental Risks) Maureen Swanson, Dr. Carmen Marsit, and Dr. Sue Schantz will examine the emerging science on how plastics, (and…
Read MoreHouse bill 25 would ban use of Styrofoam in food establishments
House bill 25 would ban use of Styrofoam in food establishments | The Cordova Times By: Margaret Bauman Photo courtesy of Unsplash/Julio Lopez Legislation to ban use of polystyrene (Styrofoam) for takeout food service has passed the Alaska House and is now before the state Senate. House Bill 25, sponsored by Rep. Andy Josephson,…
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