Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ)

What it is

The Center for Health, Environment & Justice was founded in 1981 by Lois Gibbs, who led the effort to relocate families from the Love Canal toxic waste crisis in Niagara Falls, New York. It supports communities facing environmental health threats and now operates as a project of the Texas Health and Environment Alliance.

What it covers

Training and support for local leaders and communities on environmental health threats, and campaigns on toxic chemicals.

How to verify

Its history and campaigns are described on chej.org.

How SafeMama uses it

Listed as a resource for readers who want to get involved in community environmental health work.

Limitations / conflicts

An advocacy and organizing group. SafeMama does not use it as a source for product claims.