The Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health is a coalition of health professionals, health-affected groups, environmental organizations, and others dedicated to a safe and less toxic world for Michigan's children. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, we work to change current policies and practices that result in exposure of children to environmental toxicants.

Organizational Members:

American Academy of Pediatrics (Michigan Chapter)
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
Association for Children's Mental Health
Autism Society of Michigan
Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination
Clean Water Fund
Clinton County Family Resource Center
Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice
East Michigan Environmental Action Council
Ecology Center
Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Michigan
LocalMotionGreen
Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Michigan Coalition for Children and Families
Michigan Environmental Council
Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Michigan Nurses Association
Science and Environmental Health Network
Sierra Club Michigan Chapter
Voices for Earth Justice

Tell Congress to Phase Out PBTs!

Protect Michigan's Children and the Great Lakes from Persistent, Bioaccumulative Toxins (PBTs). Some of the most notorious chemicals ever studied - lead, PCBs, mercury, DDT, Dioxin, and cadmium - are PBTs. Ask Congress to reform our broken chemicals regulatory system and phase out the use of PBTs. Take Action!

New resource on toxic chemicals in consumer products

On February 16, the MNCEH and the Ecology Center hosted a book signing for "Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Dangers of Everyday Things." In the book, Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie use everyday products for a few days and then test their blood and urine to see if the levels of toxic chemicals such as mercury, BPA, and phthalates have been elevated. At times shocking, disturbing, and empowering - but always amusing - Slow Death by Rubber Duck is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the everyday threats around us and what to do about them. Read the full article here. To learn more or buy the book click here.

Network partners, staff, and interns contribute to peer-reviewed medical journal

In its January/February 2010 issue, the Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine published a survey of Michigan pediatricians documenting their knowledge and practice related to environmental issues. The pediatricians generally felt confident in dealing with lead and second-hand smoke, but felt less confident in identifying and managing pesticide, mercury, mold, polychlorinated biphenyl, and air pollution exposures. Read the full article.

Michigan House Overwhelmingly Passes Ban on Toxic Flame Retardant

On Jan. 27, 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 the full press release.

Ecology Center receives Green Chemistry Award from Governor

Governor Granholm honored the Ecology Center with an award for the work it has done in concert with the Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health to promote Green Chemistry in the state. Seven award winners were recognized in a ceremony on September 24th and again at the landmark Michigan Green Chemistry Conference on September 25th. Click here to read the DEQ press release. And to read Michigan's green chemistry bills (HB 4817, 4818, 4819), please visit: www.legislature.mi.gov.

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