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Driving Under the Influence of Toxic Air

Recent studies show that air inside of cars contains more pollutants than the outside air. While you cart your kids around town, you are all breathing in car emissions and the off-gassing of car materials. This article discusses the hazards of in-car air pollutants and suggests steps you can take to lessen your exposure to them.

Skin Deep: Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Cosmetics Pose Health Risks

Although seemingly safe due to availability and volume, there is little regulation of personal care products and cosmetics resulting in uncertainty about their safety. Studies show that the chemicals in these products may cause acute and long term health problems, including cancer. This article discusses the health risks associated with chemicals in cosmetics and other personal care products, and offers advice on how to reduce your family’s exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals.

Pharmaceuticals in the Environmenty

Improper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals may be causing environmental and human health hazards such as disrupting reproductive systems, neurological problems in children, and increased incidence of some cancers. No national standards exist for how much of any pharmaceutical is too much in waterways or in drinking water. This article discusses the risks associated with pharmaceuticals in the environment, and explains how you can help to protect the health of humans, wildlife, and the environment by properly disposing of unused, unwanted, or expired pharmaceuticals.

The False Expectations of Biofuels as the Fuel of the Future

Biofuels have been hailed as a promising alternative to fossil fuels—a way to fuel our automobiles, while helping reduce greenhouse emissions and fossil fuel use, and increase national energy security and rural development. However, recent scientific studies provide a reality check, saying the production and use of biofuels will not fulfill any of these promises, and may actually result in more negative environmental effects. This article provides details on this emerging issue.

Activities to Encourage Environmental Stewardship in Kids (and You!) This Spring

This webpage provides ideas for activities, websites, books and products that are sure to be fun and encourage environmental stewardship in your kids and you this spring.

Legislative Updates

We at realmama.org strive to provide you with information about environmental issues that impact the health and well being of your family. To that end, our Legislative Updates page provides you with regular updates on pending or recently passed legislation, regulatory actions and Presidential initiatives. For a quick summary of relevant legislation and other basic information please see our Legislative Updates.

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