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Earth Day
ELIZABETH SAUNDERS
"Protecting Ourselves from Toxic Chemicals in Our Everyday Lives"

Current government policies allow toxic substances to end up in our bodies without our knowledge or consent. We have seen that ignoring early warning signs can result in serious illnessThe tragic histories of lead and mercury, for example, demonstrate the harm caused when government and industry do not take action to protect public health. We will discuss how to create proactive policies to prevent harm before the damage is done, and choose the safest alternatives based on: choice, progress and innovation; rigorous science; individual and corporate responsibility; and democracy.