Tuesday, January 8, 2008

How dangerous are chemicals in ordinary products?

The (Possible) Perils of Being Thirsty While Being Green
By ALINA TUGEND
Published: January 5, 2008
I have the usual New Year’s resolutions — exercise more, lose weight, be a nicer person. I also hope to find out if I am inadvertently poisoning my children.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/05/business/smallbusiness/05shortcuts.html?ex=1357448400&en=79df7579411f4b60&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Everyday Items, Complex Chemistry
By AMY SCHOENFELD
Published: December 22, 2007
Holiday shoppers may worry about whether the toys they buy contain lead, but some scientists are urging consumers to focus on the thousands of chemicals in everyday household items.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/22/business/22chemicals.html?ex=1356066000&en=b42d1f7e4a74a77d&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

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