Author: Erin Elizabeth

With the CDC saying no level of lead is safe for human consumption (high exposure levels, can cause nervous system problems, developmental issues and brain and kidney damage) the superintendent for the House office buildings in Washington has had to send a letter to his colleagues warning them about the tap water in a House office building. Superintendent William Weidemeyer, sent staff a “dear colleagues” letter on June 24th, warning about the high lead in the Cannon House Office Building. As the lead levels in drinking water sources are slightly above the EPA’ s standard, the building is providing...

Earlier in the summer, we did a story on EWG’s 2015 picks for sunscreen and those you should stay away from. However, this additional list of kids sunscreens just recently came out, so we wanted you to have their most updated recommendations. Enjoy the sun. It is not evil and you NEED it (especially if you live in the northern part of the country)! On EWG’s 2016 Sunscreen Guide, there are more than 200 beach and sport sunscreens with a green rating, but this list is just for babies and kids. And this year, 49 baby and kid sunscreens...