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The Ecology Center is a Michigan-based nonprofit environmental
organization that works at the local, state, and national levels for
clean production, healthy communities, environmental justice, and a
sustainable future.
News:
Join the Ecology Center for a book signing event and free testing for toxic chemicals in children's products on February 16th.
Authors Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie will be signing their though provoking book, "Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Dangers of Everyday Things," on Tuesday, February 16th at the downtown Borders Bookstore in Ann Arbor, MI.
Chat with the authors, enjoy some local refreshments, and bring some toys to be tested for toxics for free with our XRF testing device. Download more information>>
Following the recommendations of the state’s leading medical, health, and environmental organizations – as well as fire fighters – the Michigan House nearly unanimously passed HB 4699 (94-6), which would phase-out the toxic flame retardant deca-BDE. This long awaited bi-partisan vote follows on the heels of a voluntary agreement to end the manufacture, import, and sale of the chemical between three major manufacturers of deca-BDE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read more>>
Evidence is strong and growing that chemical exposures contribute significantly to the rise in many chronic diseases, according to a new report synthesizing peer-reviewed science released today. “The Health Case for Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act” finds that Michiganders and all Americans would be healthier if exposure to toxic chemicals was reduced. Michiganders could conservatively save over $150 million annually in health care costs.
Lead Decreasing While Other Toxic Chemicals Persist, Finds
Third Annual Consumer Guide at www.HealthyStuff.org
According to researchers at HealthyStuff.org, who have tested more than 4,000
children's products over the past three years, lead has been steadily decreasing
in toys. In
fact, the number of products with lead exceeding current federal standards
for lead in toys (300 ppm) decreased by 2/3 (67%) since 2007. However, one
in three of all toys tested (32%) this holiday season still contained one or
more harmful chemical including lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. Read more>>
Ask your your state Senator and Chairman George to support the Michigan "Children's
Safe Products Act!"
Please sign this petition to Consumers Energy CEO David Joos today!
Press Releases
10/8/09 - The first national study of the toxic
chemical "body burden" in health professionals found an array of
hazardous chemicals in twenty doctors and nurses across the country, including
state Representative Jimmy Womack, MD and the founder of MSU's Department
of Pediatrics, Dr. William Weil.
9/8/09 - By redirecting even a portion of the over $14 billion that leaves
our economy each year to import petroleum products, Michigan could
become a leader in developing and using sustainable homegrown fuels
and advanced battery technologies.
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