Ansje Miller, Author at Center for Environmental Health

Schumer Proposes Federal Flame Retardants Ban

Sep 15, 2014Ansje MillerUncategorized

Yesterday I attended a historic event: New York Senator Charles E. Schumer announced he is introducing the first-ever federal legislation to ban dangerous flame retardant chemicals from furniture and products for infants and children. I was pleased to speak in support...

Environmental Health and Reproductive Justice: Connecting the Dots

Jul 28, 2014Ansje MillerChemical Industry, Environmental Justice, Fracking

In our recent piece for the National Women’s Health Network (which I co-authored with Sarah Alcid of MomsRising), we summarized some of the connections between environmental health and reproductive justice efforts. In my work as a staff member at CEH and a Board...

A Master Class on Fracking (and earn CME credits)

Apr 11, 2013Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Energy

You have probably heard a lot over the past couple years about fracking and natural gas. Proponents of fracking say: • The natural gas boom will make the US energy independent. • Natural gas is the bridge fuel that will help us stop climate change and fracking helps...

In New York, the 11th Hour in the Fight Against Fracking

Feb 12, 2013Ansje MillerEnergy, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

It is an anxious and exciting time here in New York. We are in what health advocates are calling the 11th hour in determining the fate of New York and whether natural gas hydraulic fracturing (fracking) will take place in the state. New York State Governor Andrew...

CEH In New York: Protecting the Public from Fracking Chemicals

Jan 14, 2013Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Energy, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

Last week, I presented testimony to a New York State Assembly Committee hearing on the state’s proposed new rules for fracking – rules that we consider woefully inadequate to protect New Yorkers from the real health and environmental risks from fracking...

Give that Tiger Some Teeth: A Historic Milestone in Protecting Americans from Toxic Chemicals

Jul 31, 2012Ansje MillerLaws & Regulations

Parents and concerned Americans like you have been expressing frustration about our unregulated exposure to toxic chemicals that make us sick and it appears that Congress is finally listening. Regular readers of Generation Green know that our chemical regulatory...

EPA & Joe Chemical Move to Act on TSCA Reform

Jun 14, 2012Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Uncategorized

Be still my beating heart. The EPA is actually considering regulating chemicals under the law that was put in place in the 1970’s to regulate chemicals: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Most environmental lawyers don’t even bother looking at TSCA...

NPR Living on Earth: Chemicals and Health

Feb 22, 2012Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Are you still scratching your head about what TSCA reform is and why it’s important? Wondering how scientists determine the health effects of chemicals like PERC or perfluorinated compounds? Give a listen to this Living On Earth segment featuring Richard...

A Victory in the Fight for Truly Green Chemistry Regulations

Jan 19, 2011Ansje MillerChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations

Due to relentless pressure from scientists, environmental and health organizations, and other public interest groups, the California Department of Toxic Substances has tabled the flawed Green Chemistry rules the agency released in November. This is a huge victory! CEH...