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Why We Need Green ChemistryThe Green Chemistry revolution is making safer products and protecting human health and the environment. Two new fact sheets by IATP and colleagues explain why Green Chemistry is needed and what you can do to support it. Safer Chemicals Can Help the EconomyA joint UC-Berkeley/UCLA public health report finds safer chemicals would help economy.
Green Chemistry and Better Public HealthIATP's David Wallinga, M.D., outlines the failure of the U.S. regulatory system to protect public health from toxic industrial chemicals.
New Baby Bottle Study Spurs Need for State LegislationMinnesota based Healthy Legacy, co-founded by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, along with environmental health organizations across the U.S. and Canada are calling for an immediate phase out of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers, based on the results of a new study that demonstrates the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) leaches from plastic baby bottles when heated.
Deca Scientist Dismissed from EPA Review PanelIATP joins other health, consumer and environmental groups in defending public scientist fired from EPA science advisory group at industry's request.
Congress Investigates Bisphenol AA Congressional investigation finds the FDA relied on two studies funded by the American Plastics Council -- one of which isn't even publicly available -- to approve the use of Bisphenol A. The hormone disrupting plastic additive is used to line cans of infant formula. Dozens of public studies on BPA were ignored by FDA.
Minnesota Wants Safer Products!
Parkinson's and PesticidesA new IATP fact sheet looks at environmental risk factors, including certain pesticides, for Parkinson's disease.
A Bad Week for BPAIn one week, Nalgene and Wal-Mart announced they will stop using the toxic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in their water and baby bottles. Canada moved to ban BPA from baby bottles. And the U.S. National Toxicology Program released new data on the adverse health effects of BPA.
Pesticide exposure in womb linked to smaller penisesA study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reports that boys born to women exposed to occupational pesticides had smaller penises and testicles, and lower levels of testosterone. Ten Danish researchers surveyed 113 pregnant mothers who had given birth to sons. Ninety-one of the women were exposed to pesticides at work in Danish greenhouses -- where more than 200 product formulations of 124 pesticide active ingredients were in use. Twenty-two of the women were not exposed to pesticides in the workplace. Examined at three months of age, the children of pesticide-exposed mothers showed statistically significant reductions in "penile length, testicular volume, serum concentrations of testosterone." The scientists concluded that, despite the latest safety measures to protect pregnant greenhouse workers, their male offspring were clearly suffering from the "adverse effect of maternal occupational pesticide exposure."
Plastics and the EnvironmentIATP physician-staffer David Wallinga presented at Minnesota's state American Institute of Architects (AIA), the largest chapter meeting of AIA's architects, designers and planners in the country.
Arsenic Widespread in Top Chicken Brands
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This week, the Minnesota House and Senate passed the Public Health Omnibus bill, which contains provisions to: phase out the toxic flame retardant, deca BDE and eliminate phthalates in products for children under age three. The passage of the bill follows increased media coverage of toxic chemicals.
Arsenic widely contaminates brand-name chicken products sold in U.S. supermarkets and fast food restaurants, independent test results released by IATP show. Consumers can eliminate their arsenic intake by making smarter choices.
Picking safer, sustainable food for healthy children and a healthier environment.
Choosing fruits and vegetables to minimize pesticide exposure.
A guide for Minnesota moms, moms-to-be and kids under 15.
The new issue of Food Ethics magazine looks at environmental, health and development impacts of global meat production. IATP's Steve Suppan writes about the need to better regulate the global meat trade.
Policy focused on low corn and soybean prices benefits food companies—but is also a significant contributor to the nation’s obesity epidemic.
The U.S. Farm Bill could do a lot to support a healthier food system.
Keep up-to-date on the latest food and health issues at Think Forward.
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