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Researchers call for better results reporting in breastmilk studies

Flame retardants in some California homes exceed EPA guideline

Pollution from household and personal care products has been a blind spot for society, according to a new study based on Silent Spring Institute's Household Exposure Study

Kaiser builds on Silent Spring research - shows increased breast cancer risk from several common pharmaceuticals

Californians have elevated levels of toxic flame retardants in their bodies and in their homes, according to a new Silent Spring Institute study

Human hormones and pharmaceuticals leach from septic systems into Cape Cod ponds, according to Silent Spring's new study

Medical journal publishes brief environment and breast cancer digest by Silent Spring Institute

Silent Spring Institute research finds some wood floor finishes are a likely source of PCB exposure

Silent Spring Institute scientist participates in review of federal risk assessment for the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A

Media Coverage

Could Cape's Cancer Rates Be Linked To The Water?, WBZ TV

Fresh Water, Salt Water: Rx in H2O, The Cape and Islands NPR Station

Cape Cod ponds' pollution explored, Cape Codder

Averting a California toxics disaster, California Progress Report

An analysis shows news outlets ignore scientific evidence on environmental links to breast cancer, FAIR

Vassar Professor Janet Gray and Breast Cancer Fund draw on Silent Spring Institute science in new scientific publication, Breast Cancer Fund

Teens' Exposure To Cosmetic Toxins Poses Threat, WBZ - Boston

Database Helps Assess Your Breast Cancer Risk, US News & World Report: HealthDay News

Study Examines Women's Household Exposure Experiences, NIEHS Environmental Factor

Pollution at home often lurks unrecognized, Reuters

Study finds elevated PBDEs in California, NIEHS Environmental Factor

New at Silent Spring Institute

The Green Decade/Newton recognizes Silent Spring Institute's environmental leadership

Environmental justice partners win lawsuit blocking Chevron permit

Outreach Coordinator Cheryl Osimo has been appointed to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

New book highlights Silent Spring Institute's role in environmental breast cancer research

Board member, Bev Baccelli, named one of Massachussets' 2009 "Unsung Heroines"

Thank you to the supporters of Silent Spring Institute's Annual Dinner May 14th

Executive Director Julia Brody received the 2009 “Science for the Benefit of Environmental Health” award from the Toxics Action Center

Did You Know?

In the 30 years since unleaded gas was introduced in the United States, blood lead levels have dropped dramatically.