Voices Blog - Women's Voices for the Earth

Something seriously STINKS about smog in California

06 May 2020

Fragrances are well known to be sources of VOCS; emissions which contribute to air pollution. But they have always had a sweetheart deal with California Air Resources Board. It's time to change that. TAKE ACTION!

Our Stories, Our Flow: A Virtual Conversation about Menstruation

04 May 2020

Through a myth-busting dialogue process, we shared personal stories and lived experiences, ultimately liberating the way we think and talk about our periods.

50 Years of Earth Day: A Celebration and an Urgent Reminder

21 Apr 2020

2020 marks Earth Day's 50th and WVE's 25th anniversary. Milestones like these are something to celebrate. But they are also a reminder that the urgency to protect our health and our environment is as relevant as ever.

“Do It Yourself” (DIY) Cleaning and Disinfecting during the Coronavirus Pandemic

21 Apr 2020

Simple, safe and effective DIY recipes to keep your home clean and free of harmful chemicals that can often be found disinfectants.

EPA Weakens Protections as Studies Link Pollution to Higher COVID-19 Death Rates

20 Apr 2020

This decision was made amidst rising evidence of links between the impact of long-term air pollution and deaths from COVID-19 and is an affront to the communities who are literally fighting for their lives.

The EPA Should Not Be Weakening Environmental Protections!

20 Apr 2020

Pollution's impact the pandemic’s effects make the EPA's announcement that it will stop compliance requirements for tens of thousands chemical facilities in the United States even more dangerous.

Desinfectantes más seguros en estos tiempos de coronavirus

13 Apr 2020

Y ahora tenemos la pandemia de Coronavirus – una circunstancia excepcional. Entonces, ¿Qué hacemos? Y, ¿Cómo lo hacemos de manera segura? Tenemos 3 consejos:

Simple Ways to Support Salon Workers Impacted by COVID-19

08 Apr 2020

For years we have worked to raise awareness about harmful chemicals used in salon products, and their impact on salon workers' health. Now, during this crisis, our thoughts are with salon workers whose livelihood, like so many others, has been impacted by the pandemic.