Maryland Environmental Health Network
Maryland Children’s EH Progress Report
MARYLAND CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRESS REPORT
This MdEHN report presents human health case for protective policies addressing pesticides, toxic chemicals, air and water pollution, hydraulic fracturing for natural gas extraction (‘fracking’), and climate change. Despite progress in many areas, critical protections for Maryland children are still needed to protect them at school, at play, and at home.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary – 1
Pesticides – 5
Chemicals and Toxics – 12
Fracking – 17
Water Contamination – 21
Air Pollution – 25
Climate Change – 30
Conclusion – 33
Source Notes – 34
Press Release for Maryland Children’s Environmental Health Progress Report
