EPA has announced it is starting a long-awaited process to review vinyl chloride for regulatory action. This is an important first step toward protecting our families from this dangerous petrochemical.
Environmental Leaders Deliver 5,869 Petition Signatures to EPA Calling for Vinyl Chloride Ban
Ask Mom Detective: What Are the Safest Options for a Child’s Mattress?
Want to find the healthiest mattress for your child? Moms Detective demystifies mattress materials and gives quick tips on shopping for the best option.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Dishwasher Pods OK for the Environment?
Just in time for the holiday season, an update on dishwasher pods from Mom Detective. Find out how you can protect the environment and cut plastic waste as you clean up after family meals.
Beaver County Residents Call For Accountability, Emergency Preparedness After Dozens Of Malfunctions, Pollution From Shell Petrochemical Plant
A Study of Toxic Chemicals Shows They Hide in Plain Sight
According to a new study, toxic chemicals are everywhere—in your home, in a lot of your stuff, and most definitely in your body. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Learn steps to reduce the sources of toxics in your life.
A Train Derailment Spilled Toxic Chemicals in her Ohio Town. Then She Ran for Mayor
A Train Derailment Spilled Toxic Chemicals in her Ohio Town. Then She Ran for Mayor
EPA considers reevaluating vinyl chloride, as PVC remains common in certain packaging
A toxic chemical spill put her small town in the national spotlight. Now she’s running for mayor.
A train derailment spilled toxic chemicals in her Ohio town. Now she’s running for mayor.
Ask Mom Detective: Which Clothes Are Sustainable and Which Aren’t—and Why It Matters
Mom Detective answers a question about how to swap fast fashion for truly sustainable alternatives. Hint: natural fibers are better than synthetic ones. And there are a lot of labels to look out for.