CHE amplifies the latest, peer-reviewed science to support changes in policy and practice that protect people and the planet.
Artificial Turf: Research on Plastic Pollution, PFAS, and Health Concerns
September 18, 2024 — Artificial turf poses a number of health and environmental concerns, including chemicals in artificial turf materials, plastic pollution in the environment, habitat loss, and excess heat. Recent research has shed . . .
Health Hazards of Wireless Technologies: What do we know now?
September 25, 2024 — Wireless technologies, including cell phones, wireless internet, and Bluetooth devices, have become ubiquitous in our lives. Most adults in the US own a cell phone, and cell phone use is widespread among children and . . .
Science and Policy for Energy and Infrastructure Justice
October 22, 2024 — The journey toward clean, sustainable energy (energy justice) and infrastructure that prioritizes community needs and health (infrastructure justice) are ongoing. However, there is a persistent concern that some . . .
A Roadmap to Better Policy for Plastic Chemicals
Sep 09, 2024 — The petrochemical industry produced 460 million tons of plastics in 2019. This number is expected to triple by 2060. A wide range of chemicals – such as bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants – are routinely added to plastics. . . .
Aug 13, 2024 — We’re pleased to announce that Zero Breast Cancer (ZBC) is now a project of the Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE). This new partnership is rooted in our shared commitment to translating science into action in the service of health — and we’re very excited to move this work forward together. . . .
Safeguarding Science: Protecting researchers & scientific integrity
Aug 13, 2024 — Independent environmental health researchers work within an economic system that is often hostile to their findings. When their research reveals environmental or health hazards, it can lead to regulatory actions and the possibility of financial losses for industries. . . .
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