Climbing Toward a Toxic-Free Future with Dr. Arlene Blum

When an 80-year-old world-class mountain climber gives a talk on health, it’s a good idea to listen. I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Arlene Blum, a noted scientist and Executive Director of the Green Science Policy Institute. Dr. Blum isn’t just an expert in biophysical  chemistry; she’s a trailblazer who led the first American climb of the dangerous Annapurna in Nepal, and set altitude records on Mt. Everest.

In fact, she famously wrote her breakthrough scientific paper—the one that successfully got toxic flame retardants removed from children’s pajamas—while hunkered down in a tent at 24,000 feet!

I’ve learned a great deal from Arlene Blum’s advocacy over the years and recently used her guidance this holiday season. It took me two hours to convince my husband that a toxic-free Christmas tree was worth the extra cost, but with Dr. Blum’s insights, I did.

Now, I’m sharing her latest news with you.

Watch: Climbing Toward a Healthier, Toxic-Free Future.  In this 10-minute TEDx talk, Dr. Blum explains:

• The “Jelly Bean” Problem: Why are there tens of thousands of chemicals in our products, but only a handful are regulated?

• The Six Classes: How to identify the most harmful chemical families in your home.

• The “Black Spatula” Mystery: Why some of your kitchen tools might actually contain electronics-grade flame retardants.

  Watch the 10-Minute Talk Here

Arlene Blum’s life’s work is about “climbing the mountain” of plastic pollution and toxic chemicals. If you want to join her journey toward a healthier lifestyle, I highly recommend joining her newsletter for regular updates.

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