Children's Environmental Health Network

New study from researchers at @nyugrossman's Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards at NYU Langone Health links prenatal exposure to chemicals commonly found in plastics to millions of preterm births & thousands of infant deaths globally. @nyugrossman" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cnn.com/2026/03/31/hea…

Today is the 3rd Annual Black Maternal & Environmental Health Day! We celebrate the resilience of Black Mamas & the advocates fighting for the protection of our first environment–the womb. Join @youngiftedgreen and the movement today at bit.ly/bmehday

We've pulled together a high-level overview of recent federal administrative & regulatory policy actions that most directly impact children's environmental health, and what they mean for our kids' futures. More info & calls to action: ⁠mailchi.mp/cehn.org/the-p…

Join @youngiftedgreen's LaTricea Adams & CEHN’s Nsedu Witherspoon in conversation with LaTricea ahead of #BlackMaternalAndEnvironmentalHealthDay bit.ly/BMEH2026

This year confirmed, over and over again, that our responsibility is clear: act now, advocate boldly, and ensure that every child grows up in a world that protects their right to breathe clean air, drink safe water, and thrive in a stable climate. cehn.org/cehn-annual-re…

Pesticides are designed to kill pests, but they can also impact humans. Simple steps, like using integrated pest management and reducing take-home exposures, can lower risk. Healthcare professionals can receive free CME via CDC TRAIN: bit.ly/free_CME or our Linktree.

New study w @CEH_Philly researchers shows babies born 2003-06 were exposed to far more PFAS in-utero than previously known. Thousands of PFAS remain in use & have poorly understood human health effects. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

New publication coauthored by CEHN Deputy Director Kristie Trousdale outlines avenues for pediatric clinicians to get engaged in climate health advocacy & discusses how to forge a sustainable path forward, identify gaps, & right fit personal actions. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🚨Today is the deadline for CEHN’s Annual NOW Youth Leadership Award! This recognition honors outstanding youth for their leadership in children's environmental health, equity, climate action, and justice. #CEHday surveymonkey.com/r/NOWaward2026

So grateful to have had the opportunity last week to pause & celebrate the community of staff, interns, partners, & Board that we are privileged to work with. We especially appreciate our Board members for sharing their time, knowledge, experience, & passion for kids' health!

We're excited to feature Hollis Kurman's Counting in Green for CEHN's March Book of the Month. And as an added bonus, we're beyond honored that Hollis has written a Children's Environmental Health poem, featured here. Read more about Hollis and her work at cehnetwork.substack.com/p/cehn-book-cl…

Nominations are now open for CEHN’s Annual NOW Youth Leadership Award! This recognition honors outstanding youth for their leadership in children's environmental health, equity, climate action, and justice. surveymonkey.com/r/NOWaward2026

🚀 Ready to make a difference? CIEL is hiring a Development Associate to drive donor engagement, major gifts, and fundraising for climate & human rights justice. 📌 Remote 📆 Apply by March 18 🔗 cielorg.bamboohr.com/careers/126?so… 🔗

Last month, we were honored to host "The Future We're Building" Symposium with the Center for Environmental Policy at @AmericanU School of Public Affairs. The event blended science, storytelling, & strategy, highlighting real-world examples of communities “getting it right.”

"A Verite News investigation conducted over four months in 2025 found that lead pollution in New Orleans parks not only persists, it is more widespread than previously known. Dozens of city parks with playgrounds remain unsafe" lailluminator.com/2026/02/07/lea…

Children's Environmental Health Network and Eco-Healthy Child Care are now applications for summer internships until February 28 at 11:59 pm ET! Read more about this summer's internships and learn how to apply at cehn.org/careers-intern…

Check out these easy, low or no cost ways to protect the kids in your life! These tips are quick ways to instantly make your home or child care safer for children's health. Visit cehn.org/top-ten-tips/ to learn more!

New study documents continued widespread PFAS exposure, with higher levels noted for certain racial groups, non-Hispanic ethnicity, and higher educational attainment. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41398310/

Did you know? Even pacifiers labeled BPA free may expose babies to endocrine disrupting chemicals: usrtk.org/healthwire/pac…

Today is International Childhood Cancer Day. Recently, CEHN's Rebecca Barry sat down with Dr. Shakeel to learn more about his work to equip families with information that helps them protect their children’s future by reducing environmental exposures. cehnetwork.substack.com/p/dr-omar-shak…