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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

Issue BriefUnited StatesErik D. Olson
Removing lead service lines could save the United States an estimated $786 billion from avoided health impacts over the next 35 years.
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The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

Fact SheetUnited States, InternationalDr. Veena Singla
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Building Batteries Better: Doing the Best With Less

ReportUnited StatesJordan Brinn
Reducing the amount of mining needed through improvements in battery technology, second-life applications for vehicle batteries, and better recycling is key to reducing harms caused from battery supply chains.

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Oppose S.1392 - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Fact Sheet
These fact sheets explain how these bills would significantly delay and weaken clean-up of toxic air pollution from industrial boilers and incinerators. These facilities are the nation’s second largest industrial source of mercury, a dangerous neurotoxin that harms children’s developing...

Oppose H.R. 2250 - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Fact Sheet
These fact sheets explain how these bills would significantly delay and weaken clean-up of toxic air pollution from industrial boilers and incinerators. These facilities are the nation’s second largest industrial source of mercury, a dangerous neurotoxin that harms children’s developing...

Keystone Rider Fact Sheet December 2011 (PDF)

Fact Sheet
The Keystone XL rider in H.R. 3630 would rubber stamp Keystone XL tar sands pipeline while blocking efforts to protect America’s landowners, fresh water and environment.