What’s in Our Water Is in Our Brains: A Minnesota Perspective for Brain Awareness Week
We know the products we interact with, even the air we breathe and water we drink, can impact our health. This Brain Awareness Week, it’s worth taking a look at different contaminants that threaten our brain health—and what we can do about it.
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A Disrespectful Nomination
Today’s business –as-usual announcement is jarring given the federal government budget impasse and partial shutdown. “Partial” hardly applies to the current situation as it pertains to EPA. Nearly 95% of EPA staff in the Washington, D.C. area and around the country are considered “non-essential” and are not working
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Plastics and toxics in baby products
My spouse and I are expecting our first child in the spring. Needless to say, our friends and families are very excited, and we are receiving a lot of advice and insight. One of the most frequent nuggets we have been getting goes something like this: “It really starts to get fun and exciting when you get to put together your baby registry!”
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Massachusetts Flame Retardant Bill Passes! Make Sure Governor Baker Signs It!
Exciting news! Massachusetts is on the cusp of a big victory for public health - and we need your help to get there. The Massachusetts House and Senate voted on New Year’s Day to protect children and firefighters from toxic flame retardants! For this to become law, the Governor must sign the bill by January 11 th. Please call Governor Baker Today!
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An Improved Howard Street Tunnel Should Serve Us All
The Sun was right to call for greater public transparency about rail traffic through the Howard Street Tunnel, as the public is poised to provide even larger subsidies to renovate it (“ CSX back on track,” December 17, 2018). Our region’s railroads are critical to the health, safety, and economic
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Wish list for 2019: healthier holiday gifts
I hope that the holiday season was for you a time of joy and togetherness. If you’re like many people, December also meant shopping—for friends, family, or even yourself. Gift giving is a way to show kindness and appreciation to our loved ones, but all too often we may give gifts that cause unintended harm as well.
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Go Plastic Free - Join ReThink Disposable in 2019!
2018 was the year of plastic with plastic pollution reaching public attention more than ever before. The global plastic crisis made the cover of National Geographic, headlines in multiple international news sources and documentaries, and even a special on 60 Minutes. We also saw more plastic
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We All Live Downstream - Clean Water Action Podcast
Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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