http://www.watoxics.org These are our press releases daily 1 2006-09-11T21:41:48Z http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/new-federal-toy-safety-standards-based-on-standards-first-developed-in-washington Taking its cue from Washington State, Congress is poised to pass legislation setting the first-ever national standards for lead and the plasticizers known as phthalates in toys and child care articles. No publisher jschramm 2008-08-01T21:58:29Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/vinyl-shower-curtains-dangerous-for-health-and-environment New Report Reveals Laboratory Evidence of More Than 100 Chemicals Released From PVC Shower Curtains Sold at Major Retail Outlets No publisher jschramm 2008-06-12T18:26:24Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/congress-follows-washington-state2019s-lead-on-chemical-reform “Kid Safe Chemical Act” Proposes New Chemical Regulations; Core Elements from Cutting-Edge State Legislation Missing No publisher jschramm 2008-05-20T19:58:06Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/doctors-nurses-parents-and-others-cheer-house-passage-of-toxic-toys-legislation Doctors, nurses, parents, consumer advocates, and environmental groups cheered last night’s passage of the Children’s Safe Products Act of 2008 (HB 2647) by the House of Representatives. The bill passed with bipartisan support on a vote of 95-0. No publisher jschramm 2008-02-20T00:31:54Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/dangerous-ducky-and-other-toxic-toys Results from new testing released today by the Seattle-based Washington Toxics Coalition for the Toxic Free Legacy Coalition show high levels of phthalates, toxic compounds that have been linked to potential harmful health effects, in popular children’s toys. No publisher jschramm 2008-02-12T17:12:31Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/diverse-coalition-voices-support-for-toxic-toys-bill No publisher jschramm 2008-01-24T17:10:00Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/consumers-respond-with-overwhelming-demand-for-more-information-about-chemicals-in-toys No publisher jschramm 2007-12-18T16:56:25Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/popular-holiday-toys-contaminated-with-high-levels-of-toxic-chemicals Lead, Cadmium, and Other Harmful Chemicals Found in Popular Children’s Toys – Leading Environmental Health Groups Release Testing Results Today at www.HealthyToys.org No publisher jdawson 2007-12-05T06:43:30Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/legtoytesting No publisher isagerrosenthal 2007-09-28T21:19:18Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/bioag-funding-2007 The budget passed this weekend by the Washington State Legislature substantially increases funding for research and teaching on sustainable agriculture at Washington State University. State legislators approved at least $400,000 in additional funding for WSU’s Biologically Intensive and Organic Farming (BIOAg) program, sending a strong message that they support sustainable farming. No publisher ksteffenson 2007-04-27T16:36:00Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/pbde-victory The Washington State Legislature has passed the nation's first ban on all forms of the toxic flame retardants known as PBDEs. The Senate passed ESHB1024, sponsored by Rep. Ross Hunter (D-Medina), by a 41 to 8 margin at noon today. No publisher mmergel 2007-04-03T19:46:48Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/health-care-letter Doctors and nurses from around Washington are saying "the science is in hand" on the toxic flame retardants PBDEs and are urging quick passage of a bill to ban all forms of the chemical. A letter signed by 300 Washington State physicians, nurses and other health professionals cites harmful health impacts from PBDEs including learning and behavioral disorders, memory impairments, disruption of thyroid function, reproductive effects, and cancer. No publisher mmergel 2007-03-21T17:25:37Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/raygun-report Today experts from the Washington Toxics Coalition revealed that a new high-tech test for toxic chemicals found PBDEs and lead in numerous everyday home and office items including high concentrations of toxic flame retardants (PBDEs) detected in nearly every TV tested. No publisher ksteffenson 2007-02-08T20:04:04Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/pr-2006-10-20 A U.S. District Court Judge today signed a settlement agreement between the Center for Biological Diversity and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will protect the threatened California Red-legged Frog from 66 of the most toxic and persistent pesticides authorized for use in California. No publisher ksteffenson 2006-11-13T19:10:27Z Press Release http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-releases/pr-2006-08-24 A federal judge in Seattle today overturned new Bush administration rules that made it easier for pesticide makers to ignore the effects of their products on endangered plants and animals. The court set aside the administration's rules, and restored prior standards that provided greater protection to protected wildlife and plants. No publisher ksteffenson 2006-09-20T23:43:31Z Press Release