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Toxic Tuesdays from CHEJ

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Topics

Chemical pollution, Childhood Health, Environmental Justice, Health, Material, Plastic Pollution, Plastic Production, Pollutants, Toxic Chemicals, Waste, Women's Health

Audiences

Activists, Consumers, Educators, Health Professionals, NGO Professionals, Policy Makers, Researchers, Students, Teachers

Type

Guide

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The Center for Health, Environment, and Justice (CHEJ) highlights several toxic chemicals and the communities fighting to keep their residents safe from harm each Tuesday.

Find their running list on this page.

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