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What’s spookier than ghosts, witches, ghouls, and goblins on Halloween night? Toxic chemicals.  Toxic flame retardants, phthalates, and lead may be lurking in some store-bought

A few months ago, the news that we discovered toxic chemical phthalates (THAL-eights) in all of the macaroni and cheese powders we tested made headlines

What’s quintessential about fall in Maine? For us, the season brings to mind crisp mornings, gorgeous foliage, and… the Common Ground Country Fair! Will we see

“As Maine goes, so goes the nation”: this 19th-century saying (originally about presidential elections—William Henry Harrison, anyone?) has been making a comeback around here, as

Join us on Friday, December 1: A night to celebrate and support great work for our healthy future!  Read all about our 2017 environmental health leadership award

The devastating tragedies of Flint, Michigan, and East Chicago, Indiana, demonstrate that lead exposure remains an urgent public health crisis in this country. Effective and

At the Strategy Center, our work highlights the urgent need to end our reliance on petroleum-based plastics. Not only can these materials pose a threat

We’re suing the Trump EPA. It’s time to hold the agency to the letter of the law and ensure it fulfills its mandate to protect the

A guest post by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Association. It’s back-to-school season again, and like most parents you’re probably elbow-deep in shopping lists and prep