2006 Consensus Statement on Breast Cancer and the Environment

As organizations and individuals concerned with breast cancer and other environmentally mediated illnesses, we are aware of the many ways in which science demonstrates that human health and the environment are intimately linked.  We also recognize that public health measures have long been, and will likely continue to be, our best hope to reduce the incidence of breast cancer, other cancers, and many other chronic diseases of our time.

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Groundbreaking local law establishes a safe and sustainable procurement policy

Suffolk to Go Green - March 8, 2007 (more)

Hauppauge, New York – March 7, 2007 - Suffolk County, in a unanimous decision, adopted a groundbreaking local law to establish a safe and sustainable procurement policy.   This commitment by Suffolk County will help promote the use of products that are safer and cleaner for workers and our community at large.  Using environmentally preferred products is an important step toward reducing the chemical burdens we are exposed to every day.  Chronic diseases of environmental origins have plagued our society for decades. We are increasingly aware that our families, especially our children, are exposed to hundreds of toxic chemicals in the environment.  By choosing products that contain less toxic ingredients the County is encouraging a "chemical consciousness."  Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and Legislators Edward Romaine and Steven Stern worked together to craft policy that will have a positive impact on our health and environment. In addition, this effort will contribute to Long Island’s economic growth.  This new law will significantly reduce the use and release of substances with known human and environmental health impact, making Long Island a safer place to live and work.