There’s new concern about toxic chemicals coming from the seats inside cars. Most are treated with flame-retardant chemicals — and a new study found drivers may be breathing them in. AnnaWernerCBS shares what you can do to protect yourself.

I had a great time speaking with AnnaWernerCBS on CBS Mornings about our new study on flame retardants in cars. They're in your...my...every vehicle.

Most car seats are treated with flame-retardant chemicals due to a federal fire safety standard, but a new study suggests that drivers may be inhaling toxic chemicals from them.

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The Consumer Reports Advocacy petition to nhtsagov got over 20,000 signatures in less than a week, so they raised the goal to 25K. Consider signing (if you haven't already) and sharing with your network. action.consumerreports.org/nb-20240507fla…

For years, I wished someone inside 3M could give me insight into the company’s decision to keep making and selling “forever chemicals” even though they were accumulating in people. Then I met Kris Hansen... propublica.org/article/3m-for…

.@Fastlerner reports on the corporate scientists at 3M who discovered—and then helped to conceal—the dangers of the forever chemicals leaching out of its products. nyer.cm/IMkqgPP

Excellent viewpoint in ES&T regarding our study on flame retardants found in all vehicles, by Dr. Linda Birnbaum and firefighter Jay Fleming: doi.org/10.1021/acs.es…

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Just now In partnership with the Green Science Policy Institute and the International Association of Fire Fighters, we delivered more than 32k of your petition signatures to the headquarters of nhtsagov, calling on the agency to update its outdated flammability standard for car interiors and child car seats!

"It is a false choice to choose between renewable energy and less #PFAS pollution," said Ariana Spentzos of Green Science Policy Institute. Advocates urge lithium-ion battery producers to reconsider materials to prevent new PFAS pollution. U.S. EPA 3M PFAS Project Lab Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) thenewlede.org/2024/07/electr…

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Note: Parents join firefighters, scientists, lawmakers and consumer watchdogs in their plea. Duke University Green Science Policy Institute President Biden nhtsagov

Thank you Phoebe Wall Howard (original blue check) for this important story. We at Consumer Reports-Consumer Reports Advocacy stand with Green Science Policy Institute International Association of Fire Fighters and all who think fire safety measures should also prioritize long-term public health—and not drive exposure to harmful chemicals. Time for nhtsagov to act.