Global Nav About Us News Search Donate DONATE Silent Spring Institute Main menu Core Values Our Science Our Impact Support Our Work SSI: An Introduction Silent Spring Institute is a mission-driven scientific research organization dedicated to uncovering the environmental causes of breast cancer Our independent research is empowering a revolution in environmental health to prevent cancers by reducing people's exposure to harmful chemicals where they live, work, and play. Learn More About SSI Our innovative research is made possible thanks to philanthropic partners, foundations, and dedicated supporters like you. SUPPORT OUR WORK Main action items Core Values We believe everyone has a right to clean air, clean water, and safer products and that no one should get sick from toxic chemicals. Our Science We are creating new knowledge about cancer-causing chemicals—how we are exposed and how they affect our health. Our Impact Our work is strengthening policies to protect consumers from toxics while making prevention a national research priority. CDC/ATSDR Multi-site Health Study on PFAS Understanding the relationship between PFAS exposure and health outcomes will allow communities and governmental agencies to make better decisions about how to protect public health. Read more Survey reveals racial differences in types of personal care products women use that may contribute to health inequities Findings could explain why women of color in particular are more highly exposed to harmful chemicals Read more Study identifies nearly 300 chemicals, many in consumer products, that could increase breast cancer risk List includes potential carcinogens that act by stimulating production of hormones that fuel breast tumors Read more Contact 320 Nevada Street, Suite 302 Newton, MA 02460 tel 617.332.4288 fax 617.332.4284 info@silentspring.org Follow Us Twitter Facebook YouTube Stay Connected Get the latest news and tips for prevention. Subscribe © 2021 Silent Spring Institute. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy