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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.
Bits of plastic waste float underwater

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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Comments on EPA’s Proposed MCLs for Six PFAS with Exhibits (PDF)

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NRDC, as part of a coalition of 36 organizations, submitted comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Also included as exhibits are technical comments and further...

NGO Letter to the Senate Opposing CA Water in Year-End Legislation (PDF)

Letters
This letter is opposing any legislation that undermines existing environmental protections for native fish species in California and threatens the thousands of fishing jobs across the West Coast that depend on these safeguards. The letter urges Senators to prevent damaging...

NGO Letter to the House Opposing CA Water in Year-End Legislation (PDF)

Letters
This letter is opposing any legislation that undermines existing environmental protections for native fish species in California and threatens the thousands of fishing jobs across the West Coast that depend on these safeguards. The letter urges House members to prevent...