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Chemicals In Everyday Products Turning Boys Into Girls?

Christopher Gavigan | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Christopher Gavigan

A new report from the Danish Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), highlights the critical risks facing toddlers from gender bending chemicals in everyday products.

The Tide Turns: At Long Last, Federal Chemical Regulation Given Priority

Christopher Gavigan | Posted 10.17.2009 | Impact


Christopher Gavigan

It's special when an advocate bears witness to a tidal shift in attitude and action around a cause. I experienced just that when EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced recently that her agency, with the White House, is ready to get tough on toxic chemicals.

Dear Mr President: Bold Leadership Now Could Change the Course of Autism

Christopher Gavigan | Posted 04.17.2009 | Politics


Christopher Gavigan

Dear Mr. President,Please accept my sincere congratulations.Your administration's Autism Agenda is robust and promising. I applaud your commitment to increase federal research funding

Birth Defects Surge in a Toxic World

Christopher Gavigan | Posted 04.03.2009 | Living


Christopher Gavigan

According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 33 babies born in the US have a birth defect -- about twice as many as in China.

2009: "We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For"

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living


Robyn O'Brien

We are mothers, fathers, creators and nurturers. We are teachers, lawyers, accountants and writers. And the future rests in our resiliently remarkable hands.

What's for Dinner? Lead and Antifreeze -- Yum!

Christopher Gavigan | Posted 01.19.2009 | Green


Christopher Gavigan

Over the past couple of months, melamine has been heavy in the headlines... dairy products manufactured in China were intentionally contaminated with the chemical.

Greening Hollywood: Tasty Green Bytes

Paige Donner | Posted 08.03.2008 | Green


Paige Donner

The CEO and Founder of EcoStiletto just re-branded and re-launched her weekly online newsletter offering consumer tips on eco-friendly fashion, beauty and good life iltems.