
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.
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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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