On August 16, Mothers Out Front Newton is launching its 4th annual Gas Leak Tagging Campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of leaking gas to our homes, our health and our children’s future. According to National Grid, there are … Read More
Category Archives: Personal Health
Most animals raised for meat, milk and eggs are on industrial farms that contaminate our air, soil and water. These farms rely heavily on antibiotics and other synthetic treatments to boost outputs, and combat diseases caused by stressful, crowded and … Read More
On July 16, the Massachusetts House and Senate enacted the final version of the Mosquito Control Reform bill and this week the Governor signed the bill into law. Proposed by Governor Baker in April, the original bill would have dramatically … Read More
Most cling wrap is made from polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), a flexible form of plastic used in a variety of consumer goods including plastic cling wrap. PVC releases dioxin–a toxin known to cause reproductive and developmental human health issues–during manufacture, use, … Read More
Eating meat and dairy products have a large impact on climate change, with livestock producing about 14.5 % of the world’s greenhouse gases each year. Scientists warn that the current system of production and pattern of consumption cannot be sustained, … Read More
Have you ever wondered about potential health impacts from radiation emitted by wireless devices? Watch the video of the Newton Free Library’s May 13 presentation of Generation Zapped available at this link. The presenters were Cecelia (Cece) Doucette, Technology Safety Educator … Read More
On Wednesday, May 27 at 7pm, SEL4Newton and Newton Public Schools will present an online discussion of “Parenting in the Time of Corona – How Parents Can Care for the Social-Emotional Needs of Their Children Now and in the Coming … Read More
Are you concerned about health impacts from radiation emitted by wireless devices? Join the Generation Zapped presentation and Q&A on Wednesday, May 13 at 10am: Watch Generation Zapped prior to May 13. (View anytime, free on Kanopy. Sign up for Kanopy with your Newton library card here.) Register … Read More
Federal guidance and orders by most governors have identified “landscaping” as an essential activity that is permitted in spite of stay at home or shelter in place requirements. While some of the services provided by landscapers and exterminators may be … Read More
Many of the cleaning products that we use at home can be harmful when used incorrectly. For example, spraying Lysol on your skin or mixing cleaning products together can be hazardous to your health. Cleaning product chemicals are playing an … Read More
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