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NRDC and Partners Sue EPA for Failing to Ban Deadly Paint Strippers

February 19, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

Products containing the toxic chemical methylene chloride have already been linked to dozens of deaths.

To Make Progress on Our Mission, We Cannot Ignore Racism

February 19, 2019 Expert BlogRhea Suh

Fighting racial injustice isn’t separate from championing the climate and environment. Rather, it’s a fundamental component of what we do, every single day.

Is the Future of Grocery Shopping B.Y.O. Container?

February 15, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

A new wave of entrepreneurs aim to wean consumers from single-use plastic.

It’s Time to Update the Energy Code to the Best One Yet

February 14, 2019 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek

Action Needed to Protect Americans from Toxic EtO Pollution

February 14, 2019 Expert BlogDan West

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Cuomo Hits the Bullseye with Congestion Pricing Push

February 13, 2019 Expert BlogEric A. Goldstein