Shelley Schreiner's story links

The governor of California is currently considering a ban on phthalates. The bill is on his desk awaiting his signature or veto. Find out more and send an email to the governor asking him to protect our kids from toxic chemicals.

Smog is a huge problem in California -- with 3 of the 5 cities with the worst smog in the country being in California. The EPA recently proposed a slight strengthening of national air quality standards for ozone - the pollutant which leads to smog - it doesn't go nearly far enough...in fact, it leaves the door open for not doing anything at all to get rid of smog pollution. Tell the EPA that you want smog reduced now at this link.

MassHighway is planning to use toxic herbicides to control weeds along roadsides across the state. These chemicals, Oust Extra and Accord Concentrate, have been linked to health risks such as blurred vision, eye soreness, anemia and reproductive development problems. This map shows which cities and towns are being sprayed, and which highways are affected. Also included is a link to sign a petition to stop the spraying.