Leading Environmental Organization Releases 2nd Annual Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Cars and Children's Car Seats at www.HealthyCar.org

Today the Ecology Center released the 2nd annual consumer guide to toxic chemicals in cars and children's car seats at www.HealthyCar.org. Over 200 of the most popular 2008- and 2009-model vehicles and over 60 children's car seats were tested for chemicals that off-gas from parts such as the steering wheel, dashboard, armrests, seats, and carpet. Read the full article.

Toxic At Any Speed: How to Find a Healthy Car

Incineration is Big Climate Problem, New Report Says

Earlier this month, The Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Association (GDRRA) communicated to Convanta, the operator of the Detroit incinerator, that GDRRA will not renew the facility’s lease. It is still not clear if GDRRA has intentions of continued incineration of Detroit’s solid waste. Detroit has the largest incinerator in the world. Read the full article.

Report Outlines Leading Trend in Health Care Sector: Hospitals Purchasing Local, Sustainable Food

Hospitals across the country are changing their food buying to improve patient health and to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, according to a new report released today. For 127 US hospitals, the words "hospital food" and "healthy communities, healthy environment" are one and the same, according to a new report released by Health Care Without Harm today. The "Healthy Food in Health Care" report outlines concrete steps being taken by hospitals regionally that support the national trend to change their food buying practices towards more sustainably produced, healthier choices for patients, staff and visitors. Read the full article.

VICTORY: House Overwhelmingly Passes Restrictions on Dangerous Pesticide Lindane

Health professionals and environmentalists praised the Michigan House of Representatives for overwhelming passing (72-35) important legislation protecting children's health today. In a bipartisan vote, members of the House approved common sense restrictions on the use of lindane, a hazardous pesticide used in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of lice and scabies. Read the full article.

Governor Takes ‘Critical Step’ Toward Environmental Justice

For the people of southwest Detroit, and other similar communities around the state, Gov. Granholm’s recently signed Executive Directive No. 2007-23, Promoting Environmental Justice, could provide relief from pollution-related burdens no single community should be forced to bear.

Read more in February's EcoLink.

Ecology Center’s David Wright Addresses The Truth About DTE’s GreenCurrents on WEMU

If you live in southeast Michigan, you have received a brochure touting a renewable energy program from DTE with your latest energy bill. Here’s the truth about the GreenCurrents program and the state of renewable energy in Michigan. Listen to the interviews:

Jan. 16, 2008 - A comparison of renewable energy programs offered by utility companies. Guest: David Wright, the City of Ann Arbor Energy Commission

Jan. 23, 2008 - DTE's "Green Currents" renewable energy program. Guest: Trevor Lauer, DTE Energy

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