In most major cities, less than 15% of voters turn out to vote in mayoral elections. Unless we vote, how can we ensure our local officials support policies that protect our babies?
An new study shows that Californians, including mothers and babies, are exposed to more than twice the amount of toxic flame retardant chemicals than those who live in New Jersey.
The first four cities have embarked on the Health Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) Bright Cities program: Dearborn, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Seattle.
Scientists and doctors agree that chemicals like lead, phthalates, and toxic flame retardants are part of the reason that so many children have these serious problems.