Childrens Environmental Health

Our Planet, Our Selves: The Earth's Symptoms and What to Do About Them

Dana Ullman | Posted 11.17.2011

Dana Ullman

Human health is more dependent on the health of the planet than the planet is dependent on human health. Unless we learn to live in harmony, we will be expelled from this Garden of Eden.

Beyond Acting: Meryl Streep, Activist Mom

Wendy Gordon | Posted 05.25.2011

Wendy Gordon

I loved Streep in Julie & Julia , but I can testify to another role that Meryl has held with great passion: environmental health activist.

There is No Such Thing as Junk Food...There's Just Junk! Let's Get It Out of Our Schools

Deirdre Imus | Posted 11.17.2011

Deirdre Imus

It's lunchtime at your child's school. Do you know what's on the menu?

FDA: Another Government Regulatory Disaster -- II of III

Deirdre Imus | Posted 05.25.2011

Deirdre Imus

Besides a complete overhaul, a few prosecutions might be just the medicine the FDA needs.

Warning: This Agency's Recommendations May be Hazardous to Your Health -- The First in a Three-Part Series

Deirdre Imus | Posted 05.25.2011

Deirdre Imus

There was a time when the FDA was considered the gold standard throughout the world in maintaining drug and food safety. Today, however, the agency's image is tarnished almost beyond repair.