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Health & the Environment
Our DrGreene.com community members let us know when they’ve found a special resource. Enjoy the recommendations that we’ve received from parents like you.
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Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning - The Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning seeks to protect U.S. children from lead poisoning through policy solutions to prevent and control lead hazards in the environment, particularly in children's homes, and to identify and treat lead poisoned children.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Beyond Pesticides - Beyond Pesticides provides information about pesticides and pesticide alternatives. The primary goal is to effect change through local action, stimulating discussion about the hazards of toxic pesticides and providing information about safe alternatives.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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The Breast Cancer Fund - The Breast Cancer Fund is dedicated to the discovery of environmental links to breast cancer and the elimination of all preventable causes of breast cancer. Every year, thousands of hikers participate in TBCF's PEAK HIKES to support and honor loved ones who have faced breast cancer. As with climbing a mountain, the elimination of breast cancer will come one step at a time.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Children's Environmental Health Network - The CEHN provides information about the issue of children's environmental health, and provides links to sources of information and resources in the field. Visitors can learn why children are more vulnerable to environmental exposures than adults and can consult profiles of many organizations and projects, searching by organization name or toxicant.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Children's Health Environmental Coalition - The goal of CHEC is to eliminate children's exposure to man-made toxic substances by ensuring every person's right to know what is in our air, food, water and commercial products through scientific research and government policies which are more protective of children.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Californians for Pesticide Reform - Californians for Pesticide reform is dedicated to the elimination of pesticides which cause cancer, reproductive harm or acute poisoning. The coalition further seeks to reduce the overall use of pesticides and promote the use of sustainable pest control solutions in our farms, communities, forests, homes and yards.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Center for Environmental Health - Founded in 1996, CEH directly challenges corporations to reduce their use of toxic chemicals. CEH believes it is most effective to go right to the source, corporations which cause environmental problems.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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The Center for Ethics and Toxins - CETOS believes strongly that we have an imperative to contain environmental toxins dangerous to children and future generations.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Center for Health, Environment and Justice - By helping local citizens organize, CHEJ helps people hold industry and government accountable and work toward a healthy, environmentally sustainable future.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Clean Water Fund - CWF has helped people work towards having cleaner and safer water, cleaner air, and protection from toxic pollution in homes, neighborhoods and workplaces through a variety of programs and initiatives.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Council on Wireless Technology Impacts - The Council on Wireless Technology Impacts seeks to protect public health by encouraging the development and application of safer technologies which use man-made radiation.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Dirt Works - Dirt Works provides the best in organic gardening and all natural products for the home, farm, ranch and apartment too! You will find organic fertilizer, composters, pest control items, books, natural soaps, information, and environmental news.
Organic Mom |
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Ecological Health Organization, Inc. - The ECHO website provides information about the commonly overlooked problem of life with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities. A newsletter informs site visitors about current issues associated with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Environmental Defense - The Environmental Defense site includes areas discussing biodiversity, climate change, health concerns related to toxic chemical exposure and the protection of oceans.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Environmental Health Watch - The EHW website contains extensive information about asthma and in-home environmental asthma triggers. Community and National/Global environmental concerns such as climate change, chemical accidents and air toxins from motor vehicles are also addressed.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Environmental Working Group - The EWG uses computer-assisted research to turn raw data into usable information about environmental topics such as arsenic in wood, toxins, pesticides and safe drinking water.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Generation Green - This parent-friendly site is dedicated to providing usable information about the environment of home and community including safe toys and playgrounds.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Greenaction For Health & Environmental Justice - Greenaction works to confront corporate polluters, those who profit from the production, use and disposal of chemicals that cause cancer and other ill health effects and promotes solutions consistent with environmental, social and economic justice.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Health & Habitat - Health & Habitat seeks to promote a holistic approach to the environment through education, research, conservation of natural resources, and public charity. Through their Rainforest Preservation Project in Ecuador, Health & Habitat has purchased 450 acres of rainforest for preservation.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Health Care Without Harm - Concerned about medical equipment items which contribute to pollution such as mercury in thermometers and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used in disposable plastic medical products? Health Care Without Harm supports the development and use of environmentally safe materials, technology and products.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Healthy School Network, Inc. - Is your child's school environmentally healthy? HSN has a comprehensive list of items to look for in schools which may compromise children's health and learning abilities such as allergens produced by leaking roofs or chemicals released by paint and carpeting and varnish.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy - IATP monitors events and topics related to agriculture, environment, community economic development and trade to determine potential undesirable economic and ecological implications.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Institute for Children's Environmental Health - The ICEH fosters collaborative initiatives to mitigate environmental exposures that can undermine the health of current and future generations. The ICEH cultivates greater understanding about the relationship between ecological health and children's environmental health.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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National Environmental Education & Training Foundation - The National Environmental Education & Training Foundation develops and supports environmental learning programs to improve health, education, and "greener," more profitable business. It particularly addresses the needs of disadvantaged communities requiring cleaner local environments.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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National Environmental Trust -NET's public education campaigns present the latest scientific studies and public opinion research to help Americans understand complex environmental issues. An engaging cartoon video about a currently endangered species of fish helps children and adults alike understand the importance of making informed choices about the foods we eat.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Ohio Network for the Chemically Injured - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a condition often overlooked, misunderstood or ridiculed in society. Sufferers of MCS can have life-threatening reactions to commonly used items such as industrial cleaners, pesticides and cigarette smoke. This website offers helpful suggestions for employers and families of people with MCS as well as individuals who suffer from this condition.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Pesticide Action Network North America - PANNA chooses to focus on pesticide use because pesticide use is connected to larger issues such as environmental health. An on-line Pesticide Advisor points visitors to information to help with specific pest and pesticide problems and provides practical information about environmentally healthy pest-control.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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National Association for the Education of Young Children (800) 424-2460 |
Please note: The suggested resources are ones sent in by members, or that we have come across in our travels which may prove useful to our members. Please keep in mind that we are not recommending or endorsing any of them. It is up to each member to determine if a resource is useful to them and their particular situation.
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