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We're a collaborative network of organizations, experts and community members working to transform the chemical industry so it is no longer a source of harm.
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http://www.comingcleaninc.org 17-02-2009 22:17:59
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'In calling for an end to all uses...the agency cited evidence that acephate harms workers who apply the chemical as well as the general public and young children, who may be exposed to the #pesticide through contaminated drinking water.'
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EPA proposes ban on controversial pesticide acephate a week after @ProPublica investigation by Sharon Lerner highlighted the agency’s controversial finding that the bug killer doesn’t harm the developing brains of children. propublica.org/article/epa-ac…
Texas Public Comment Opportunity 🚨: Public hearing on ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant operating permit to be held May 6.
To learn more about this opportunity, visit l8r.it/UVMk
Texas Campaign for the Environment Air Alliance Houston Environment Texas Public Citizen Texas The Healthy Port Communities Coalition (HPCC)
My reporting partner Wendy Selene Pérez & I spent four days in Cloverleaf handing out printed flyers that contained resources on how to prepare and stay safe during a chemical emergency and info on how residents could connect with local organizations and become civically engaged.
my latest on a big change. For decades EPA has relied on animal tests to figure out whether/how pesticides harm the developing brain. Here they've used tests on disembodied cells to ease restrictions even though multiple groups of experts told them not to propublica.org/article/epa-ac…
One of the most significant changes in how we measure pesticide harm is taking place right now at EPA with disastrous consequences for public health
Learn more in this great Propublica piece by Sharon Lerner ⬇️
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On the 1-year anniversary of President Biden’ historic #EnvironmentalJustice executive order, learn more about why the Biden administration is delivering $148B+ for pollution cleanup, affordable clean energy & improving health in underserved communities. americanprogress.org/article/how-th…
April 21 marks the 1-year anniversary of President Biden's historic Executive Order to advance environmental justice. It seeks to ensure everyone can breathe clean air, drink clean water & live in a healthy community.🎉 Check out our fact sheet: ceed.org/wp-content/upl…
.t.e.j.a.s. has advocated for decades for stronger chemical regulations like this one.“We remember family, friends, and neighbors who we lost.. because of highly hazardous air pollutants' Arellano told EHN.
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WATCH: Houston’s fenceline communities welcome stricter federal rules on chemical plant emissions but worry about state compliance. Cami Ferrell
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