A proposed rule seeks to reverse recent changes to the procedures EPA uses to conduct risk assessments of toxic chemicals. The post EPA Proposes Rollbacks to Chemical Regulation first appeared on The Regulatory Review.| The Regulatory Review
Dr. Tracey Woodruff testified today at the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing on “Examining the Beneficial Use and Regulation of Chemicals”. The following is her full testimony. Testimony before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Tracey J. Woodruff, PhD, … Continue reading Chemical regulation needs to protect health, Woodruff testifies| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
Children today are exposed to a complex mixture of toxic chemicals through the air they breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink, and the products they use every day. From pesticides and plastics to industrial pollutants and household chemicals, these exposures pose significant threats to healthy growth and development. Because children’s bodies are…| ACAT
Read the full article by Danielle Prokop (Source NM) “New Mexico environment officials on Tuesday released a national survey to assess potential exposures to so-called ‘forever chemicals’ at Holloman Lake, which has some of the highest recorded levels on record of toxic PFAS contamination. All responses to the 10-minute survey will be kept confidential, according to environment […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Annmarie Hilton (Maine Morning Star) “U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is seeking answers from the Trump administration’s top environmental official after reports that a long-delayed forever chemical risk assessment has been further postponed. The Democrat who represents Maine’s 1st Congressional District sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Jasmine Laws (Newsweek) “A new study has found that tree swallows near U.S. military bases carry higher levels of PFAS chemicals, which experts said could have implications across the food chain, impacting Americans. While the findings are ‘not surprising,’ as many PFAS chemicals can ‘move from the environment into the […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Hiroko Tabuchi (The New York Times) “Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vetoed a bill that would phase out harmful ‘forever chemicals’ used in nonstick cookware, saying he was worried it would make pots and pans more expensive for Californians. The veto, announced late Monday, is a victory for the cookware […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Antonio Sierra (OPB.org) “It’s been two years since Hermiston officials revealed Eastern Oregon’s largest city had ‘forever chemicals’ in its water supply. It may be years more before Hermiston residents get more information about the discovery. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Joe Augustine (Fox 9) “A federal judge recently delayed the first trial in the PFAS litigation, known as a bellwether case, as more plaintiffs file health-related claims against 3M and other companies. 3M is one of five companies being sued for manufacturing firefighting foam that was used on military bases and airports. […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Jordan Joseph (earth.com) “Across the United States, tree swallows near bases and factories carry high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study. PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ are a large family of long lasting industrial chemicals. The heaviest exposures occurred at sites influenced by […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Katie King (Los Angeles Times) “Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would have phased out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with potential links to cancer. ‘I appreciate the efforts to protect the health and safety of consumers, and […]| The PFAS Project Lab
By Shannon Kelleher Congress is proposing to reverse measures that protect military service members, firefighters and others from harmful PFAS chemicals.| The New Lede
Main takeaways: Sea level rise is raising risks of harmful chemical exposures in shoreline communities like Richmond, CA These risks are falling disproportionately on communities already hard hit by contamination and pollution One of those risks is increase in exposure to VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which enter buildings and can increase cancer risk The Richmond … Continue reading Rising waters and rising risks in Richmond| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
The Detox Project announced Wednesday that the first brand ever to receive their new CleanScan certification has completed its certification process successfully. GreenOnyx’s flagship fresh water…| The Detox Project
PFAS is a toxic chemical that can contaminate the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil we use to grow our crops. Stories of PFAS found in farm animals have also increased. One area of contamination you may have seen in the news recently is the toxic chemicals found in fish! How…| Defend Our Health Action
Diane Wilson is an award-winning environmental activist and author. She has won numerous awards for her work in environmentalism, but initially, this was something she never envisioned herself doing. In 1989, Diane Wilson was a shrimp boat captain at a fish house in Calhoun County, Texas, when a co-worker approached her with an article in…| Defend Our Health Action
Today, we focus our sights on Tennessee in our ongoing series highlighting PFAS contamination issues nationwide. In 2019, the company 3M admitted that it had illegally released toxic chemicals into the Tennessee River from its Decatur, AL manufacturing plant. 3M did this, although it had been barred from doing so under the US Toxic Substances…| Defend Our Health Action
As we inch closer to the fourth session of the Global Plastic Treaty negotiations, it is important to understand our current relationship with plastic, how we got here, and how the Global Plastics Treaty can improve our relationship with plastic. Our dependence on plastic production from fossil fuels began in the 1960s, and for the past 65… The post How the Global Plastics Treaty Can Change Our Relationship With Plastic For The Better appeared first on Defend Our Health Action.| Defend Our Health Action
PFAS contamination via sewage sludge has impacted the lives of many farmers in Maine and across the county, so much so that a sludge crisis has ravaged multiple states. The biggest question on your mind may be, “How does this happen?.” Sewage sludge is the leftover contaminant from treating wastewater. Whenever we flush anything down… The post PFAS Action Act: Sewage Sludge Contamination appeared first on Defend Our Health Action.| Defend Our Health Action
Over the past five years, Defend Our Health has lived up to its name by consistently advocating for the right to equal access to safe food and drinking water. Defend has led the nation in effectively protecting public health and ensuring justice for people harmed by ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) for…| Defend Our Health Action
PFAS contamination is an issue that is impacting farmlands all across the nation. From Maine to New Mexico, the rise in PFAS contamination has reached a crisis level and is impacting U.S. citizens from all backgrounds of life. Today, we are focusing our sights on South Carolina. According to The State, recent testing in South…| Defend Our Health Action
