Twenty –five years ago, more than 2,000 people were poisoned by Aldicarb, a highly toxic pesticide used on cotton and several food crops. It was the biggest case of pesticide poisoning in US history. Local officials recommended a ban, to no avail, and Aldicarb has merely been … [Read more...]
Lawsuit: Inflatable Jump Bounce Houses Contain 70 Times Safe Level of Lead
Popular at birthday parties and fairs, inflatable bounce houses allow kids to jump and play to their hearts' content. I've always been concerned about the energy use and hearing damage caused by the blowers on these jump houses, but the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and … [Read more...]
Essex Hospitals Tell Moms to Bring Their Own Formula if NOT Breastfeeding
Unlike many US hospitals and doctors that give out free samples of formula to new mothers, three Essex hospitals have adopted a policy intended to send the message "breast is best". Maternity wards in these hospitals will no longer provide formula. Parents will have to bring … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: Water is a Human Right (and Wrong)
Related Info General Assembly Adopts Resolution Recognizing Access to Clean Water, Sanitation as Human Right ProtectingWater.com Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter … [Read more...]
Fruit Loops Contaminated by Petrochemicals
Other than toys, there is not a product more targeted at children than sugary cereals. From cartoon characters to prizes in boxes, I succumbed to the lure of Captain Crunch and the Trix Bunny as a child. At least organic cereals try to appeal to children by educating them about … [Read more...]
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