Published: August 25th, 2008 12:28 AM
Last Modified: August 25th, 2008 02:56 AM
We call upon Governor Palin and our public agencies to protect public health by:
• Phasing out persistent, bio-accumulative chemicals, especially those that cause cancer, genetic harm, endocrine disorders, immune and neurological damage;
• Enacting laws that prevent the release of toxic chemicals from military and industrial sources;
• Establishing protective standards for environmental cleanup;
• Preventing the use of harmful pesticides in schools, hospitals, parks, and neighborhoods;
• Establishing purchasing policies that eliminate use of PVC plastics and chlorine-bleached paper; and
• Establishing bio-monitoring and health tracking systems.
To ensure the future health of Alaska's peoples and environment, it is imperative that we act now to prevent exposure to chemicals that harm the most vulnerable population -- developing children.
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