CHE amplifies the latest, peer-reviewed science to support changes in policy and practice that protect people and the planet.
CHE Café: Protecting scientists from industry intimidation
July 23, 2024 — Scientific findings can inform stronger policies that protect public health — which sometimes negatively impacts profits of companies that produce health-harming chemicals and products. Industry . . .
Protecting Children’s Developing Brains: Hazards of Plastics and Chemicals in Plastics
August 6, 2024 — A growing body of evidence shows that plastics and associated toxic chemicals contribute to neurodevelopmental disabilities and cognitive deficits in children. The global crisis of plastic production and waste is . . .
Health Hazards of Wireless Technologies: What do we know now?
September 25, 2024 — Wireless technologies, including cell phones, wireless internet, and Bluetooth devices, have become ubiquitous in our lives. Most adults in the US own a cell phone, and cell phone use is widespread among children and . . .
Cancer in Young Adults: The role of the food system
Jul 12, 2024 — According to the American Cancer Society, about 80,000 adults aged 20-39 are now diagnosed with cancer every year, with the most common types being breast cancer, lymphomas, thyroid cancer, colorectal cancer, and brain and spinal cord tumors. . . .
Attacks on Scientists: Lessons from the Monsanto papers
Jul 09, 2024 — In the documentary film Merchants of Doubt, Marc Morano, a former staffer for Senator James Inhofe (R-OK), described working to thwart action on climate by attacking the scientists speaking out about the crisis. “You’ve got to name names and you’ve got to go after individuals,” Moreno said. . . .
Summer Heat (Climate Change Version)
Jul 02, 2024 — Record-breaking heat waves have been making their way through the country as we move into the height of summer. Heat waves in the summer are not unusual. It is the rising frequency of extreme heat waves — and their health impacts — that are a growing concern. . . .
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