Protect Our Children’s Health
Children are more vulnerable to toxins and pollution than adults. Michigan needs to provide for the well-being of its children by assuring the safety of the toys, products, chemicals, and air to which they are exposed every day.
April 21, 2010 -- Michigan LCV Education Fund Campaigns Director Bill Kirk spent a day at the Capitol on Wednesday lobbying on behalf of the Michigan Network for Children’s Environmental Health. The network's current focus in on convincing the Michigan Senate to take action on multiple legislative priorities that have passed the Michigan House of Representatives during this legislative session.
January 26, 2010 -- After passing out of the Great Lakes and Environment Committee unanimously (13-0), House Bill 4699, a ban on the flame retardant, deca-BDE, passed the full state House of Representatives overwhelmingly, 94-6. Environmental and Health groups were thrilled to see the leve of bipartisan support.
August 15, 2009 -- Environmental advocates joined health professionals, toy store owners, and concerned parents to raise awareness about toxic chemicals in children’s toys today. Did you know that some of the most popular toys on the shelves today contain unsafe levels of lead, mercury, arsenic, and other poisonous chemicals?
