The ChildSafe School - Part Two

Children spend a major portion of their early life in classrooms or other school facilities, so it’s critical that those environments don't contain any type of toxic exposures. 

In the news this week, Patti and Doug talk about health professionals urging Congress not to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EU banning high levels of PFAS in food packaging, and Amazon's plan to build a giant greenhouse-gas-emitting power plant for their new data center in Texas. Then the discussion turns to school environments, with a focus on artificial turf fields, radiofrequency radiation in classrooms, and LED lighting at schools. More information about all of these potential health hazards, including scientific studies and policy solutions, are available at the program website, www.TheChildSafeSchool.org. 

Green Street - The ChildSafe School Part Two Green Street with Patti & Doug Wood

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Links from the ChildSafe School

• Artificial turf: https://www.thechildsafeschool.org/artificial-turf

• RF Radiation: https://www.thechildsafeschool.org/wireless-in-schools

• LED Lighting: https://www.thechildsafeschool.org/led-lighting

Links from the News

• Health professionals urge Congress not to weaken TSCA: https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/08/scientists-health-advocates-warn-senate-tsca-overhaul-could-put-children-at-greater-risk/

• The EU Bans High Levels of PFAS in Food Packaging; https://amp.dw.com/en/eu-waste-forever-chemicals-pfas-cancer-packaging-plastic-pollution-recycling-graphics/a-78326555

• Amazon's new gas-fired power plant will emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases: https://www.eenews.net/articles/amazon-to-run-west-texas-data-center-on-massive-gas-plant-2/