Collaborative for Health and Environment

05/28/2026

For AAPI Heritage Month, we’re celebrating three individuals working to protect communities from environmental health hazards: Miya Yosh*tani, Dr. Mydzung Chu and Michelle Gin🌱

“One of the core values of environmental justice organizing is that we speak for ourselves. . . We’re talking about people’s health, economic opportunities, and their ability to live freely, with the quality of life they deserve.”

To see the full post, visit instagram.com/che_healthenv

05/27/2026

Did you know neonicotinoid pesticides are the most widely used class of insecticides in the world? 🌽

US Right to Know published a new fact sheet this week highlighting the health risks and concerns related to neonicotinoid pesticides.

“Scientists are sounding the alarm about rising extinction rates worldwide, and research indicates that neonicotinoids are contributing to insect declines and creating more toxic agricultural lands.”

To see the full fact sheet, visit

A growing body of scientific evidence raises concerns about the human health risks of neonicotinoid exposure, including neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity.

05/26/2026

⚠️Tens of thousands of people are under evacuation orders due to the threat of a potentially catastrophic release of methyl methacrylate (MMA)

For up-to-date information on this emergency, see the Health Advisory published by the California Department of Public Health and the City of Garden Grove emergency page.

To learn more about MMA and its health impacts, visit

Over the long weekend, tens of thousands of people were under evacuation orders due to the threat of a potentially catastrophic release of methyl methacrylate (MMA). For up-to-date information on...

05/26/2026

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month🪷

This year's AAPI Heritage Month theme is ""Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together."" We are highlighting the work and passion of environmental justice organizations who are advocating for safer and healthier communities and providing tools for the next generation to continue the work.

“We want a world where Asian and Pacific Islander communities – and all communities of color – have full power to access good health and a healthy environment.”

🌱To view the full post, visit instagram.com/che_healthenv

05/21/2026

We are thrilled to announce a powerful new chapter for an iconic Marin tradition. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Zero Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Prevention Partners will join forces for the annual Dipsea Hike for Prevention in Mill Valley, CA — a day of community, action, and hope on the legendary Dipsea Trail. We hope you can make it!

Collaborative for Health and Environment is ZBC's home organization

05/20/2026

Did you know the changing climate has a significant impact on our mental health?💭

Dr. Robert Feder from Climate Psychiatry Alliance explains the correlation between climate change and mental health in this new 10-minute Science Explainer video.

🌱To watch the full video, visit

Dr. Robert Feder from Climate Psychiatry Alliance explains the correlation between climate change and mental health in this new 10-minute Science Explainer v...

05/18/2026

The Voices Project: Lois Gibbs🌟

On March 31, 2006, Lois Gibbs is interviewed by Dr. Joel Tickner. Gibbs is a pioneering leader in the grassroots movement against toxic chemicals, a primary organizer of the Love Canal Homeowners Association, and founder and long-time director of the Center for Health, Environment and Justice.

To listen to the full audio, visit https://soundcloud.com/che_healthandenvironment/conversation-with-lois-gibbs?si=f8d6a5993e8045eeb051b16be0833e04&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

05/14/2026

NEW BLOG: Your friendly neighborhood data center?💻

Jeannine Elmasri, CHE’s 2026 Winter Science Communications Intern, wrote about the rapid increase of data centers and how that is impacting the environment and local communities.

“AI advancements are moving quickly. Decisions made now by companies and legislators will have a tremendous impact for years to come, both on communities where data centers are located and on how AI tools themselves are used.”

📃To read the full blog, visit

If you hear a hum outside, it might be your next-door data center’s fans whirring. Data centers are physical storage sites with the hardware used to power applications and services. Though you...

05/08/2026

Mother’s Day is right around the corner🌷

Before you buy your mom flowers, Pesticide Action Network Europe covers research that was done in the Netherlands that found a total of 23 pesticides found on six bouquets, eight of which had been banned in the EU.

“We want a legal maximum for residual pesticides on cut flowers, the same as for food. . . That means controls will finally be put in place, which will be an extra incentive for the flower sector to make production more sustainable.”

💐To learn more about pesticide exposure, visit https://www.healthandenvironment.org/key-topics/pesticides

05/07/2026

This Air Quality Awareness Week, we're sharing key information from the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the Air” report. The reality: nearly half of all children in the U.S. are growing up breathing unhealthy air. Swipe through to read more from the ALA report, learn how air pollution affects the brain at every stage of life, and find ways to take action for cleaner air and healthier communities.

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05/06/2026

Dr. Jennifer Sass discusses neonicotinoids and their health harms to humans, from fetal development to adulthood, along with harming beneficial insects.

"The problem is we're hurting our children through a class of insecticides going on our food crops and in our water. There are safer alternatives that are easily replaceable. These insecticides are harming our soil health and beneficial insects like bees and other pollinators as well."

Watch the Science Snippet here:

Dr. Jennifer Sass discusses neonicotinoids and their health harms to humans, from fetal development to adulthood, along with harming beneficial insects. To ...