New York Times Series on Pollution in America-Water

March 2, 2010 by rosie  
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues

Be sure to follow the excellent series on Pollution in America by the New York Times. You can view the post about water pollution here.

Tight Fiscal Times: Take Advantage of a Two-for-One Special on a Great Conference

February 24, 2010 by rosie  
Filed under Environmental Issues, Upcoming Events

Tight Fiscal Times:  Take Advantage of a Two-for-One Special on the Lead Poison and Beyond Conference that will be held in New Jersey

Have you and your colleagues wanted to attend the Lead and Beyond Conference on April 16, 2010 but your agency doesn’t have the funds to pay for you all to go?  Partner up with a co-worker and take advantage of the Two-for-One Special now being offered at the low price of $50.00.  Each person should complete a registration form and send them in together.  We’ll see you in April at the Sheraton Raritan in Edison.

PS This special deal also applies to anyone who is not working for an agency but wants to be empowered by this powerful information.

Here is the brochure

Here is the registration form

Another New Lead Danger!

February 3, 2010 by ellen  
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues

A traditional African remedy used by pregnant women for morning sickness was found to have high levels of lead and arsenic.  Read this special advisory from the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services.

Top Ten Reasons To Attend The Lead and Beyond Conference in New Jersey-# 9

January 13, 2010 by rosie  
Filed under Environmental Issues, Upcoming Events

Reason # 9 to attend the Lead and Beyond Conference in New Jersey is:

To learn  about “Protective Policies” is and how to start and enforce them in your community.

Review the brochure for yourself and share with others.

Top Ten Reasons To Attend the Lead And Beyond Conference in New Jersey-# 10

Here are the 10 reasons why you  may want to attend the Lead and Beyond Conference on April 10, 2010.

Reason # 10

Find out what it means to be a Lead Safe Model City in New Jersey.

You can get a copy of the brochure  and register today while space is still available!

CPSC Extends the Stay of Enforcement on Testing & Certification Requirements for Many Children’s Products

January 4, 2010 by ellen  
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to extend the stay of enforcement on testing and certification of many regulated children’s products.

Your Drinking Water Might Be Making You Very Sick

December 17, 2009 by ellen  
Filed under Environmental Issues

According to an article in the NY Times, That Tap Water is Legal but May Be Unhealthy, many Americans are drinking water that can cause serious  health risks because federal law that regulates drinking water is very out dated.

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