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Help us usher in the next era of breast cancer prevention science at our Gala Celebration on Oct. 8! Meet our Executive Director, Dr. Mary Beth Terry, an internationally renowned cancer epidemiologist from Columbia University. RSVP by Sep. 20. Learn more: silentspring.org/gala
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Massachusetts' legislators have until the end of July to vote on The Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS, a bill that bans PFAS in everyday items including children’s car seats, rugs, upholstery, cookware, and personal care products. malegislature.gov/Bills/193/…
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Silent Spring is hiring a Staff Accountant! This is a great opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit grant accounting while playing a critical within a vibrant team working to advance #breastcancer prevention. Apply today!
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Our final #LF24 keynote, activist and author @HeatherMcTeer, called us to collectively design for humanity informed by the lived experiences of the communities where we build.
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On 4/10, MBCC held a screening of "The Poison In Us All," with a Q&A by @laurelschaider, Senior Scientist at @SilentSpringIns. If you were not able to attend the Webinar, access the recording of the Q&A and the full documentary on MBCC's website mbcc.org/webinar-documentary… #PFAS
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Manufacturers, with help from third party certifiers, need to do a better job at protecting women and families from toxic #PFAS in products. thehill.com/policy/energy-en…
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In an historic step, EPA is banning ongoing uses of #asbestos. This rule will help protect people from lung cancer, mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, laryngeal cancer, and other health problems caused by asbestos exposure. Learn more: epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-h…
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In a comment submitted to EPA, scientists at Silent Spring Institute say the agency’s pesticide safety reviews overlook #pesticides that could increase #breastcancer risk and do not protect workers and the general population from harmful exposures. silentspring.org/news/epas-p…
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Today @POTUS will tour East Palestine, Ohio a little more than a year after a train derailment and the subsequent spill and burn of vinyl chloride caused devastation in the close-knit community. A🧵 @BeyondPetrochem
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Our latest study identifies more than 900 chemicals that could promote the development of #breastcancer, including hundreds of chemicals that cause cells to make more estrogen and progesterone, a known risk factor for the disease.
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Massachusetts should ban PFAS in consumer products trib.al/e091XmV
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Learn more about the health impacts of #PFAS exposure! Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist at @SilentSpringIns will be the featured speaker of our next webinar on 11/15. To register for this free webinar, please visit register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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It's spooky season! But spooky chemicals don't belong in products for children.
Support the Toxic Free Kids Act, sponsored by Sen. @CindyFriedmanMA and State. Rep. Hawkins!
Take action: cleanwater.org/ToxicFreeKids
#mapoli #banPFAS
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Looking forward to our Annual Gala on Oct. 12! ✨We have an exciting line-up of guests, including the incredible stand-up comedian and actor @marinayfranklin who will be hosting the event! The deadline to RSVP is Sept. 22. Reserve your spot today! Visit: silentspring.org/gala
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Raise a glass with us on Oct. 12 as we honor Silent Spring’s Dr. Julia Brody for 27 years of scientific excellence & leadership. Featuring an exciting line-up of guest performances, and welcoming back @jimbraude and @MargeryEagan of @GBH @BosPublicRadio! silentspring.org/gala
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JOIN US on Aug 23rd to hear how the @UCSF @industrydocs can be used to see how industry influenced science on environmental risk factors of #breastcancer! Register at: bit.ly/475Istd
@UCSF_IHPS @UCSF_EaRTH @BCAction
What’s hiding in the IDL about Breast Cancer? New workshop highlighting how industries manipulated science & public opinion to cast doubt on links between their products & #breastcancer - register now at: bit.ly/475Istd
@UCSF_IHPS @UCSF_PRHE @BCAction @UCSF_EaRTH
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Want to learn more about the fight against PFAS?
🧑🏽💻 Join PEER and the Co-Founders of the Nantucket @PFASactiongroup for a virtual discussion on the rise of PFAS contamination and how to spur actionable change at home. Q&A to follow!
Register now! bit.ly/fightagainstpfas
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Find out why Silent Spring Institute supports the agency’s proposed drinking water standard and what this means for public health.
Read our public comment: silentspring.org/news/silent…
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🗓️Save the date for Silent Spring’s 2023 Gala Celebration!
This year’s gala will honor our Executive Director, Dr. @JuliaGBrody, who will step down from her position later this summer.
