A Doctor's Viewpoint: Lead in Gasoline and Paint: A Public Health Success Story
Lead is a known hazard to children. According to lead expert, Dr. Herbert Needleman, we can prevent lead poisoning, Public policy requiring the removal of lead from gasoline and paint have made a tremendous difference.

Advocacy 101: How to Make Your Community a Healthier Place for Children
Who says you can't change the world? Make a difference in your community and by working to create a healthier environment for children. Here's the information you need to get started.

Assert Your Rights for Safe, GE-free Food
Three government agencies work to ensure the safety of our food supply, from the farm through processing to our tables. Contact information provided for each.

CHEC Action Alert: Tell the U.S. EPA to Strengthen Utility Mercury Emissions Rule
The proposed final rule on mercury emissions from utilities falls short in protecting children. Act now by submitting comments on the rule before it goes into effect. The deadline is March 30, 2004.

Children’s Environmental Health Congressional Caucus Announced
May 2004 -- US Representatives Rush Holt (D) and Jim Saxton (R) of New Jersey wil co-chair the newly created Children's Environmental Health Caucus. Ask your US Representative to join.

Information Please! Notification and Posting of Urban Pesticide Applications
Here's what you need to know to make sure you are notified about pesticide spraying in your neighborhood, at your children's school or anywhere in your community.

New Environmental Health Primer Offers Policy Help for Elected Officials
Learn about the new policy primer from the Collaborative on Health and the Environment and be sure to send it to your elected officials.

On My Mind: A Conversation with Deb Callahan, President of the League of Conservation Voters
The League of Conservation Voters has given President Bush an unprecedented “F” on his environmental record. CHEC President and co-founder Nancy Gould Chuda interviews Deb Callahan, LCV President, and discovers why.

Pesticide Registration: No Guarantee of Safety
The pesticide registration process is cumbersome, expensive and it misses or ignores many important health and environmental effects. True resolution of these problems is possible, though not thru continued use of pesticides.

Pesticides in Rentals and Condominiums: No More Pesticides at Home
Even as a renter, you have a right to reject the use of dangerous pesticides in or around your home.

The Act to Leave No Child Behind
Through legislation, the Children's Defense Fund seeks to improve the lives of all American children. In addition to health insurance, poverty reduction and improved education, The Act to Leave No Child Behind would increase asthma screenings of children and decrease toxic exposures to children, especially at school.

Why We Need Labeling of GE Foods
Labels tell us what's in our food and let us make informed decisions. But if GE foods aren't labeled and we're concerned about eating them, how will we know what to avoid?