The Canary Report: Sounding the alarm about multiple chemical sensitivity.

Hawaii governor declares July as Toxic Injury Awareness and Education Month

Posted on Jul 27, 2010 by Susie Collins.

Hawaii proclaims July as Toxic Injury and Education Month; Multiple Chemical Sensitivity activists plan sign-waving event at state capitol for July 28.

The aftermath of the fire in Ookala

Posted on Jul 20, 2010 by Susie Collins.

In the days following my neighbor’s house fire, I have discovered gems of protection and compassion from unexpected places.

Fire in Ookala!

Posted on Jul 17, 2010 by Susie Collins.

My neighbor’s house caught fire Thursday evening, shooting flames about 20-30 feet high, reaching out in the breeze in the direction of my home less than 40 feet away. Talk about an adrenaline rush.

BP blowout cleanup workers are getting sick

Posted on Jul 09, 2010 by Susie Collins.

BP blowout cleanup workers are getting sick; Exxon Valdez survivor warns of long term health effects, and an activist chemist currently on site in the Gulf reports on current illnesses in BP cleanup crew.

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Ask the Canary

Posted on Jul 08, 2010 by Susie Collins.

Does Multiple Chemical Sensitivity have anything to do with the sense of smell?

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Predictions of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity mechanism confirmed by Roman study

Posted on Jul 05, 2010 by Susie Collins.

The physiological mechanism for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity proposed by biochemist Martin L. Pall has been confirmed with the recent findings of an independent research group in Rome.

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Celebrating independence: You’re doing it wrong!

Posted on Jul 04, 2010 by Susie Collins.

My annual commentary on 4th of July fireworks.

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Gulf Coast: Grab your respirators!

Posted on Jul 04, 2010 by Susie Collins.

RT America reports on health problems in the Gulf caused by chemical fumes from crude oil and dispersant originating from BP oil well blowout.

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The poisoning has begun

Posted on Jul 03, 2010 by Susie Collins.

By guestblogger Jacki Palmer-Boyce.

Thursday evening we found a voice message left by the owner of the land next to ours saying they would be spraying ROUND UP and select herbicides sometime on Friday. And there went our plans for a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Common Scents: Adventures with Autism and Chemical Sensitivity is a memoir I wrote about my experiences living in eight cities over two years, searching for safe housing.