It seems everywhere researchers look these days, they find toxic flame retardant chemicals. Last month the Center for Environmental Health released a report on flame retardants in children’s furniture. The Center commissioned a Duke University researcher to test the foam in 42 products. All but...

With the passing of former South African president, Nelson Mandela, his profoundly memorable quotes fill us with wisdom and optimism. “We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear.” When I taught elementary school,...

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AIR POLLUTION Air pollution from natural gas development is a growing problem. There is a great deal of uncertainty about exactly how much hazardous pollution is being emitted into our air during the development and processing of natural gas. But scientists know enough to be...