Silent Spring's Jennie Liss Ohayon is helping to spearhead a new project aimed at engaging high school students in learning about the health risks associated with harmful chemicals in everyday products. The goal is to educate students in reducing their exposures while providing them with leadership skills to promote healthier environments at home and in their communities. Read more...
In December, Silent Spring and its partners at University of Rhode Island and Harvard kicked off the STEEP Superfund Research Center with a community event on Cape Cod. The five-year project will address contaminants called PFASs in drinking water—how they move through our environment, how we're exposed, and how they affect our health.
Fragranced products are an important source of indoor air pollution. Some fragrance chemicals can trigger allergies and asthma, and have been linked with reproductive problems. Avoid products that say "fragrance" or "parfum" on the label, and beware of "scented" products—companies sometimes add masking agents to cover up unpleasant odors. For tips, download our free mobile app, Detox Me.
The Board of Directors has elected Patti A. Stoll of Newton, Mass., as its new chair. "We are extremely fortunate. Patti has a strong track record in leadership and a deep passion for breast cancer prevention," says Executive Director Dr. Julia Brody. Stoll currently serves as the Director of the Women's Brain Institute at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Interested in working for a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing science on breast cancer prevention? Silent Spring Institute is seeking a new Director of Development to join our dynamic team and lead the organization's fundraising efforts. For more information on the position and how to apply, visit our website.
DID YOU KNOW?
The International Fragrance Association reports there are 3,999 fragrance chemicals, including some hormone-disrupting phthalates, being used in fragrance mixes that companies add to everyday products.
