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Watch CNN's 'Toxic America' Special on June 2-3
CNN's chief medical correspondent for its Health, Medical & Wellness unit, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, has put together an impressive 2-part investigative report on toxic chemicals in America. It airs this week, on June 2 & 3 @ 8 PM (EDT). He frames the series with a critical, timely question: Is enough being done to protect us from chemicals that could harm us?
Of course at EWG we know the answer is a resounding no. If you agree, sign our petition to Congress asking for a strong national chemicals law.
Join us on Enviroblog for an Open Thread during the June 3 show
We'll be watching live and hope you will be, too. Please share your thoughts with us and other Enviroblog readers as you watch. What did you learn? What changes might you make in your own life going forward? What did you think of the show?
In the June 3 broadcast, EWG President Ken Cook debates the head of a chemicals industry-funded front group, which should be interesting! Also included in the hour-long segment will be an interview with Healthy Child Healthy World founders Nancy and Jim Chuda.
Learn more about toxic chemicals from CNN Online
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I really enjoyed seeing the Toxic America shows on CNN. I especially liked part 2. I would really like to see a sequel about chemical sensitivities in adults at low dosages. My wife and I are retired business executives. Two years ago we were having lunch here in Auburn with a colleage of mine from Japan. My wife excused herself and went to the washroom. In about 2 minutes she came back saying "I have to get out of here, I feel sick, they sprayed something in the washroom." Our Lives have never been the same since. All our plans to travel and enjoy a happy retirement are gone. We cannot wash our clothes in any detergent or use any chemical products at all. Going to a motel or restaurant are impossible. So is flying. We are now part of the MCS community. If this can happen to us it can happen to anyone; and it is. Go to www.thecanaryreport.org and see them. It has grown by 50% in two months.
William Stenwick
Auburn, CA
This 2-part series will re-air this week on cnn.com:
Eastern times:
Tuesday, June 8: 9 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Weds, June 9: 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/06/04/live.programming.note/index.html
This was a great special. It's amazing how we learn about something new everyday that is affecting our beautiful home.
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