Environmental Health New and News Victories in efforts to curb bisphenol-a (BPA)exposure! Minnesota, Connecticut pass legislation to ban BPA in children's food and beverage containers. Chicago City Council, Suffolk County Council in New York pass legislation banning BPA. The six leading baby bottle manufacturers agree to stop producing bottles with this toxic chemical. Call on the U.S. Congress to address BPA here. New! NCC approves Environmental Health Resolution. Click here to view the recently passed resolution. Faith and Environmental Health How we choose to live, the products we use everyday, and the way we care for God’s Earth impact our health and the well-being of all creation. Environmental hazards such as water pollution, poor air quality, and exposure to toxic chemicals represent one of the greatest threats to God's Creation and God's children. Click here for more faith connections. Learn More About Environmental Health Click on the topics below to learn more about specific environmental health topics. Toxics Environmental Justice and Health Children’s and Women’s Health Lead Pesticides Cosmetics Food and Health (BPA and Teflon) Plastics Mercury Air Quality Flame Retardants People of Faith Take Action Ask your clergy to endorse our Christian Principles for a Healthy Body and Spirit. Click here to learn more about actions you can take. Links and Resources Faith-Based Resources Environmental Health Education and Worship Resources from the NCC Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution and Toxics Christian Principles for a Healthy Body and Spirit US Conference of Catholic Bishops Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life Evangelical Environmental Network Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in Minnesota Click here for more faith-based environmental health educational resources. Environmental health organizational links Environmental Health News Commonweal Healthy Legacy Coalition- Minnesota Environmental Working Group Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine Center for Disease Control- Environmental Health Healthy Families, Healthy Environment The Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow-Massachusetts Children's Environmental Health Network Physicians for Social Responsibility Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health Center for International and Environmental Law For More Information Contact: Eco-Justice Program OfficeNational Council of Churches 110 Maryland Ave., NE Suite 108 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 544-2350 info@ncccusa.org   environmental health, toxics and faith environmental health, toxics and faith environmental health, toxics and faith environmental health, toxics and faith