We envision a world free from environmental risks that harm our health

A vision for safer, more sustainable food contact materials

Mar 29, 2024 — The world is working on ending plastic pollution through a new plastics treaty. If the treaty gets the science right, it has enormous potential to detoxify the planet. But right now, this goal is far beyond reach because there is an elephant in the room: plastic chemicals.  . . .

Untangling the causes of obesity

Mar 18, 2024 — As researchers look for the reasons to explain the global rise in obesity, one thing has become clear — chemicals in our food, packaging, personal care items, and other products are playing a key role.  . . .

Under the Surface: What does the fracking boom mean for our health?

Feb 20, 2024 — Over the last seven years, as I traveled the United States reporting on the oil and gas industry, I have learned a disturbing and little-considered fact: a lot more comes to the surface at a well than just the oil and gas.  . . .