Upcoming event: Breast Cancer Fund Congressional Briefing: July 11; Washington, D.C.
Please join the Breast Cancer Fund for a congressional briefing sponsored by Rep. Louise Slaughter on BCF'S recently released report, State of the Evidence 2008: The Connection Between Breast Cancer and the Environment.
This groundbreaking report summarizes the evidence from more than 400 scientific studies that link industrial chemicals and emissions, pesticides, ionizing radiation and synthetic chemicals in consumer products to increasing rates of breast cancer.
Join us to learn more about how environmental contaminants are contributing to increasing rates of breast cancer and how we can craft research and policy initiatives that will begin to respond to the escalating rates of this devastating disease.
When: Friday, July 11th 2008
Where: U.S. Capitol Building, HC-8
What time: 12:45pm lunch ; 1:00pm presentations For more information and to RSVP, please contact Kara Forsyth at kforsyth@rabengroup.com or 202-223-2848.
Upcoming event: Environmental Health Issues and Advocacy for Nurses Webcast, July 23
Webcast: Environmental Health Issues and Advocacy for Nurses
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 1:00 - 3:00PM
Chemical policy reform, precautionary principles, safer alternatives, and environmentally preferable purchasing will be incorporated into this dynamic webcast workshop for nurses who want to take a more active role in environmental advocacy. Current laws and their flaws, guiding documents on environmental health, strategies, and opportunities for advocacy will be explored. This workshop, sponsored by NYSNA's Economic and General Welfare Program and supported through a mini-grant from HealthCare without Harm, is open to all nurses and healthcare professionals interested in receiving information on environmental health issues.
Continuing education credit is available.
For more information and to register, click here.
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Upcoming event: Omega Annual Autism Conference: August 15 - 17; Rhinebeck, NY
(From website) The number of children diagnosed with autism every year is increasing at an alarming rate—this troubling disorder now affects 1 in every 150 children—and only now are medical professionals beginning to figure out why and what to do about it.
Last year, Omega Institute presented a rare gathering with some of the nation’s most innovative voices in the autism community to explore the latest approaches to treating and living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This year, Omega is hosting this extraordinary program again to offer updates on the latest research and developments in the field.
The program features two tracks that give illuminating, forward-thinking perspectives on how we perceive autism in our culture and how we face important questions and decisions in supporting individuals with autism. Please choose one when you register.
Visit the Omega website and register here.
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David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
More details will follow in the near future, but mark your calendars. This is an event that you won't want to miss, and space will be limited.
Top of page Green reading list for summer
Looking for a good book to take to the beach this summer? Check out Naturally Interesting's Green Reading List for some great environmental reads.
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Find a local farmers' market, co-op, or CSA near you
Summer is a great time to enjoy local, sustainable fruits and vegetables. Use the Eat Well Guide to find local farmers' markets, co-ops, and CSAs throughout the United States and Canada.
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Resources for globally responsible, sustainable travel
Planning a summer vacation? These sites can help you travel green: The International Ecotourism Society and New American Dream's Travel Green Now provide resources on sustainable tourism, how to minimize your environmental footprint and energy use, and ways to cultivate environmental and cultural respect for local populations.
Earth.org - open travel guide is community of globally responsible travellers where users can share their own stories and advice.
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Four out of five sunscreens don't work. Does yours?
Four out of 5 sunscreens don't give the protection you need, blocking too little of the sun's harmful UV radiation, or containing ingredients with significant safety concerns.
How does your sunscreen rank? Find out in the Environmental Working Group's newly updated database of nearly 1,000 sunscreens. If yours doesn't make the cut, find one that does on the Recommended Sunscreens list.
You should always use sunscreen when spending time outside, but Americans don't have a good way to choose sunscreens that are safe and effective.
The SPF rating is only part of what you need to know, since it only tells you about UVB (sunburn) protection. That's why the Environmental Working Group's rating system includes critical information on UVA protection, how stable the product is in the sun, and potential health hazards of ingredients.
Last summer, EWG's first sunscreen investigation prompted thousands of you to send comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They'd been promising safety standards since 1978, and thanks to you they finally drafted them.
But the process stalled, and we're still waiting. FDA needs to hear from you.
Send an email to Dr. Jeff Shuren, who heads up the sunscreen standard process at FDA, and tell him you want safe sunscreen.
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Keep your lawn and home pest-free this summer without using toxic pesticides
Beyond Pesticides has created the National Coalition for Pesticide-Free Lawns, an organization dedicated to protecting communities from toxic pesticide use and educating the public -- including landscapers and policy makers -- on the risks associated with the use of these harmful chemicals.
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New blog: Reproductive Health Reality Check
Check out the new blog by Charlotte Brody and Julia Varshavsky discussing environmental health risks to reproductive health.
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Special Research Initiatives Grant Opportunities, California Breast Cancer Research Program
The California Breast Cancer Research Program has posted the Calls for Applications for the Special Research Initiatives, including environmental and disparities research. They have also posted the Request for Qualifications for the California Chemical Policy and Breast Cancer initiative.
To learn more and apply, click here.
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