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PFAS “Action” Plan Is a Toxic Valentine for Water Drinkers

February 14, 2019 Expert BlogDaniel Rosenberg

The “action plan” to address PFAS chemicals—released by the Agency today in an effort to stem the rising tide of scrutiny and criticism (and oversight)—offers little if any concrete commitments to take action.

EPA Delays Action—Again—on Toxic PFAS Chemicals

February 14, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

This ubiquitous class of chemicals is already present in millions of Americans’ drinking water.

Action Needed to Protect Americans from Toxic EtO Pollution

February 14, 2019 Expert BlogDan West

BlackRock Sells Out Holdings in Pebble Mine

February 14, 2019 Expert BlogJoel Reynolds

Bloomberg report shows global investment leader has sold all shares in Northern Dynasty Minerals, owner of the embattled mining project

I Dig You…Just Not Literally

February 14, 2019 Expert BlogArohi Sharma

You are powerful, miraculous, and we’re starting to learn. How to care for you, heal you, for the near and long term. But before we go further, I should call you by name.You are our precious Soil, Nature’s sexiest claim…

EPA’s Mis-Management Plan on PFAS:  Waste Time While Millions Drink Toxic Tap Water

February 14, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency today failed, once again, to take strong, decisive action to protect the public from a dangerous class of chemicals known as PFAS—perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The agency issued a long-awaited “management plan” on PFAS, saying it…

Michigan Legislature Votes to Protect “Polluter Panels,” Overriding Gov. Whitmer's Executive Order

February 14, 2019 Press ReleaseMichigan

Michigan’s Senate voted today along party lines to adopt a House Concurrent Resolution that would block Gov. Whitmer’s executive order dissolving the controversial “polluter panels” that could override policy and pollution permitting decisions made by state’s regulators.

Energy Efficiency: The Extreme-Weather-Resilient Resource

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogDr. David B. Goldstein

There’s one energy resources that is 100 percent reliable and performs better when the weather turns bitter: energy efficiency. The more extreme the weather, the larger the savings from efficiency.

A Coal-to-Diesel Refinery Is the Last Straw for These Hoosiers

February 13, 2019 DispatchIndianaSusan Cosier

The air in southwestern Indiana is bad enough without the emissions from yet another proposed polluter.

Organic Means Healthy People and Healthy Soils

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogAllison Johnson

The certified “organic” label provides the best assurance we have today that our food was produced without dangerous synthetic pesticides.

North Carolinians: Tell DEQ to Improve Its Hog Permit

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogValerie Baron

Most of the state's hog facilities use a primitive system that exposes nearby residents to noxious odors, dangerous gases, water pollutants, and superbugs. But now we have a chance to clean up this mess.

Needless Killing of Wildlife: Let’s Leave it in the Past

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogMontanaDr. Jennifer Sherry

Weakening Carbon Standards for Coal Plants Is Unjustified

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogLissa Lynch

EPA recently issued an unjustified and irresponsible proposal to dramatically weaken carbon pollution standards for new coal-fired power plants. Here are my remarks for EPA's public hearing on the proposed rule.

Public Lands and Waters Bring a Moment of Unity

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

While not without flaws, a new bill with bipartisan support is a giant step forward in protecting our natural legacy across the nation.

Cuomo Hits the Bullseye with Congestion Pricing Push

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogEric A. Goldstein