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Washington Toxics Coalition “This study shows that my body has been invaded by toxins from all angles despite my efforts to the contrary." - Connie Galambos, mom-to-be who found out she had high levels of toxic chemicals in her body while pregnant. Read the study: www.watoxics.org/earliestexposures
Seattle PostGlobe | News | Seattle | Infuriated mom: Why can't I protect my body? Study pinpoints ch
Source: www.seattlepostglobe.org
Pregnant and looking forward to motherhood, Kim Radtke walked the three-mile-long trail around Green Lake twice a week. She swam. She stretched in prenatal yoga class. She munched mostly organic foods – for years. ...
Washington Toxics Coalition Babies enter the world having been exposed to harmful chemicals in common consumer products. Check out our new report and tips on avoiding chemicals during pregnancy.
Source: www.watoxics.org
A Research Project by Washington Toxics Coalition. In this study, we investigated the environment experienced by nine fetuses—their mothers. We tested nine pregnant women, from Washington, Oregon, and California, during the second trimester of their pregnancies.
Washington Toxics Coalition
The CRAWL TO ACTION event will include:
• Presidents of the United Stated of America's Chris Ballew will
be performing with his toddler band Caspar Babypants
• Speaker Laurie Valeriano from the Washington Toxics Coalition
• Learn more about safe household products
• Family-friendly live entertainment
• Children’ interactive play area
• Free Seventh Generation product
• A morning exercise class by Stroller Strides
a cause that will demand stronger protection from toxic chemicals in our homes
Time:10:00AM Wednesday, November 18th
Location:Seattle Center Pavilion (2nd Ave North at Thomas St., Seattle, WA )
Washington Toxics Coalition This Thanksgiving don't let worries about toxics get in the way of your forkful of enjoyment! Feast your eyes on these tips for a safer and healthier holiday!
Source: www.watoxics.org
Please don’t pass the toxins! Thanksgiving is a time to count blessings, enjoy good company and, of course, fill up on turkey for the year. We don’t need an excuse to stuff our stomachs, just be sure you or your guests are not gobbling harmful chemicals.
Hagar Shezaf
Hello,
My name is Hagar Shezaf and I'm the India campaigner in Amnesty International - Israel Section.
I saw your event on facebook "Bhopal disaster film showing" and noticed that you are screening the film "Truth&lies" by the greek documentry film maker Stavros Stagos. I want to scrren this film in Israel also but am no...t able to contact the director in order to get his permission. Do you happen o have his contact deatails?It will be very helpful!Read More
My name is Hagar Shezaf and I'm the India campaigner in Amnesty International - Israel Section.
I saw your event on facebook "Bhopal disaster film showing" and noticed that you are screening the film "Truth&lies" by the greek documentry film maker Stavros Stagos. I want to scrren this film in Israel also but am no...t able to contact the director in order to get his permission. Do you happen o have his contact deatails?It will be very helpful!Read More
Washington Toxics Coalition BPA a men's health issue too: BPA linked to male sexual dysfunction, raising even more concerns about chemical's safety. "I would avoid BPA exposure. In fact, the less, the better," says study author.
Source: www.jsonline.com
Chinese factory workers exposed to huge amounts of bisphenol A substantially increased their risk of sexual dysfunction, according to a study released late Tuesday that is expected to add more urgency to the question of the chemical's safety.
Washington Toxics Coalition Great op-ed by Nicholas Kristoff in the NYT on why BPA has got to go. "In my reporting around the world, I've come to terms with the threats from warlords, bandits, and tarantulas. But endocrine disrupting chemicals-they give me the willies."
Source: www.nytimes.com
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is linked to things like cancer, obesity, attention deficit disorder and genital abnormalities, and it’s been found in our food.
Marilyn Alvey I'm cheering you on from Michigan!
Washington Toxics Coalition
Consumer Reports finds elevated levels of BPA in canned foods. Finding boosts the case for eliminating BPA in
food and beverage containers. C'mon Washington state, let's pass the Safe Baby Bottle Act this year!
Source: www.latimes.com
A consumer advocacy group's analysis of canned goods has found measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A, or BPA, across a range of foods, including some that ...
Washington Toxics Coalition What's a consumer to do? First SIGG, now Gaiam announces their aluminum bottles contain BPA. Use stainless steel for now and ask your legislators to ban BPA in beverage containers!
Gaiam Admits Aluminum Bottles Leach Bpa At Nearly 20 Times Siggs Levels || ZRecommends: Consumer res
Source: www.zrecommends.com
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Trick
or Vote: Sign up and join volunteers from the No On 1033 campaign and
the Washington Bus Project as we get out the vote to defeat I-1033 on
Halloween -- this Saturday!
Source: no1033.org
Fill out the form below and sign up and join volunteers from the No On 1033 campaign and the Washington Bus Project as we get out the vote to defeat I-1033 on Halloween!
Washington Toxics Coalition Wow! In this article about tweens and breast cancer, an oncologist suggests early exposure to chemicals, such as BPA and dioxins, can lead to breast abnormalities and cancer. Another reason to ban BPA!
Source: www.cnn.com
Weiss, a breast cancer oncologist, suggested that everyday pollutants such as chemicals including bisphenol A and dioxins could bombard hormone receptors, causing abnormalities in the breast.
Washington Toxics Coalition Here's a frightening report on toxic chemicals in face paints from our friends at the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Check it out and be safe this Halloween!
Source: safecosmetics.org
Ghosts and goblins are not the only scary things lurking around this Halloween: the lack of cosmetic safety regulations in the United States is pretty frightening, too.A new report by the Campaign for ...
Washington Toxics Coalition Healthy Halloween Tips from WTCs monthly e-newsletter "Growing Up Green" Any ideas to add? How about costume pics?
Source: www.watoxics.org
Trick or Treat!? Costumes and candy are two fun ways to celebrate, but unfortunately, they can be loaded with harmful chemicals. Luckily, choosing safe products this Halloween has never been easier. There are many fun and easy ways to create your own safe alternatives. ...
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