Valerie Pacino

Valerie's Articles

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  Yes, Your Couch Is Probably Toxic

  But it's finally easy to do something about it.

  Mar 30, 2016
  March 30, 2016

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  To the Victors Go the Sofas

  As California overturns its feckless flammability standard, (nearly) everyone rejoices!

  Dec 2, 2013
  December 2, 2013

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  Non-Toxic Couches? Looks Like We’re Sitting Pretty!

  California’s Bureau of Home Furnishings proposes a common sense revision to its outdated flammability standard.

  Feb 20, 2013
  February 20, 2013

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  Replacing an Unsafe Fire-safety Test for Couches

  Kids, couches, Big Chem, and the 12-second rule.

  Jun 21, 2012
  June 21, 2012

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  Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

  Credibility of Big Chem’s star witness goes up in smoke.

  May 8, 2012
  May 8, 2012

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  Have Toxic Couches Finally Met Their Match?

  At last, a California bill demands a flammability standard based on fire science.

  Mar 14, 2012
  March 14, 2012

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  Toxic Money

  Big Chem, dirty politics, and the poison in your couch.

  Feb 6, 2012
  February 6, 2012

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  Putting the Chemical Witness on the Hot Seat

  Toxic couches, a Northwest burn doctor, and fire science.

  Jan 16, 2012
  January 16, 2012

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