Environmental Health Groups Hold Toy Testing Events Nationwide and Urge Manufacturers and Gov’t to Phase Out Most Harmful Chemicals Immediately

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Posted in Press Room on Dec 3, 2008

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Posted in Press Room on Sep 4, 2008

Legislators and Advocates Press for House Vote on Safer Alternatives Bill

Most Toxic Cars: Mitsubishi Eclipse, Suzuki Reno, BMW 128i
Most Toxic Car Seats: Alpha Sport Vantage Booster, Britax Marathon Onyx

Tuesday, July 22nd, Boston, MA - Today the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow & the Ecology Center released the 2nd annual consumer guide to toxic chemicals in cars and children’s car seats. Over 200 of the most popular 2008- and 2009-model vehicles and over 60 children’s car seats were tested for chemicals that off-gas from parts such as the steering wheel, dashboard, armrests, seats, and carpeting. These chemicals become part of the air we breathe, contributing to “new car smell” and a variety of acute and long-term health concerns including birth defects and behavioral disorders. (more…)

Posted in Press Room on Jul 22, 2008

What: Book reading, signing and release of Poisoned for Pennies: The Economics of Toxics and Precaution by Frank Ackerman.

When: July 16th, 7-9 pm

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Posted in Events on Jul 8, 2008