Is your house full of pesticides?

The pesticide known as Triclosan, is a bacteria-zapping chemical found in a variety of products. Sure, it's effective, but is it really needed to keep things clean? The answer is no!

Arsenic, a naturally occurring poison and carcinogen found in ground water, is strongly linked to adult-onset diabetes.

What's coming from your tap?

Concerned about the cost of bottled water -- and its environmental consequences -- many people are turning back to tap water to quench their thirst. But as evidence mounts of contaminants in public systems, unease about the water supply is growing.

Ok, after reading this, I think it's time for my family to buy some sort of water filter system. There's a great comparison at the bottom of the article.

Bisphenol A is banned in Canada... leave it to American bureaucrats to ignore the dangers....

California lawmakers Monday rejected restrictions on a chemical used in baby bottles and canned formula—despite consumer safety concerns that have led retailers to remove products containing the chemical from their shelves.

Why.. oh Why?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is refusing to disclose records about a new class of pesticides that could be playing a role in the disappearance of millions of honeybees in the United States...

Skin creams seem to cause tumours on mice

The possible culprit? Sodium Laurel Sulphate and Mineral Oil. Read the full article here.

Send your kids to school PVC toxic free!

The Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) has created the first-ever Back-to-School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies so you can make smarter and healthier shopping choices for your kids, family and environment.