Toxic Chemicals Issues

Slow Phaseout of Toxic Dry Cleaning Chemical

Friday, March 19, 2010
Slow Phaseout of Toxic Dry Cleaning Chemical

While clearly stating that the Federal Government considers the cleaning fluid, perchloroethylene, a hazardous substance, Illinois lawmakers pat themselves on the back for allowing the chemical to be used for another 15 years. It's pitting the economics of a few businesses against the welfare of millions of people, and the people lose. Read More...

Our Personal Environment I: We Are What We Eat

Friday, March 12, 2010
Our Personal Environment I: We Are What We Eat

As Dr. Molly Gray told Congress in February 2010, she was shocked to learn the extent of the toxic chemical burden she had accumulated, even though she was a careful consumer, eating primarily organic foods and using household products that were tagged as chemically safe. But like most of us over the last 50... Read More...

GREEN BOOKS

Water: Our Most Precious Resource: by Marc Devilliers. This highly readable report on the looming global water crisis is amazingly informative on water issues around the world from China to Texas.