Expert Blogs

The EPA’s proposed Risk Management Program revisions roll back crucial safeguards against chemical disasters for people living near and working in industrial facilities. 

New commentary highlights the need to stop ignoring the potential for PFAS to disrupt breastfeeding.

Deregulating pyrolysis incinerators would only result in more toxic facilities and hazardous air emissions—all in the name of false solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.

Analyses found that most LCAs ignore human health, hazardous waste, and critical steps in the life cycle.

Residents of the communities surrounding warehouses that use dangerous chemicals to kill pests are standing up to demand transparency and protection from the toxic fumes.

SB26-065, the SEED Act, would reduce the number one source of neonic pesticide pollution in the state by eliminating unnecessary seed coatings.

Up to $13.6 billion is available from settlements, but key actions to claim funds must be taken by January 1, June 30, and July 30 in 2026.

A new report shows that the true costs of plastic are far more than what you see on the price tag.

Eliminating unnecessary uses of toxic insecticides is the next step.

The harm from using PFAS in these products is completely unjustified when safer alternatives are available.

NRDC and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy are suing the state to stop harmful, unnecessary pesticide pollution.

The hard-won victory to secure clean water is a reminder of why preserving American democracy is so essential—and what’s possible when we stand up to powerful forces.

NIOSH recently lost around 90 percent of its staff, practically ending 50 years of its work aimed at protecting workers from getting sick, maimed, or killed on the job

The legislature has a crucial opportunity to pass bills to protect people and pollinators from needless pesticide use.

Data obtained from the EPA show that there are significant health risks associated with neonicotinoid pesticides, particularly for children and pregnant women.

A recently published review concludes that exposure to microplastics is suspected to harm human reproduction and digestive and respiratory health.

A new report documents widespread “neonic” pesticide contamination in Minnesota waters, with dire implications for aquatic life.