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Organophosphate Pesticides in the United States

WebAs the deadline looms, Earthjustice reviewed and extracted data from 17 organophosphate human health risk assessments, as well as agricultural pesticide …

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Toxic Exposure & Health Program

WebToxic Exposure & Health Program. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images. 48 Wall Street, 19th Fl. New York, NY 10005. (212) 845-7376. [email protected].

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The Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Our Homes, and How We …

WebTrichloroethylene, or TCE, is a toxic, cancer-causing chemical used in stain removers, degreasers, and many industrial processes. Workers in TCE-related industries …

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Acephate in the United States: Harmful Health Effects and …

WebThe goal was to document the location and amount of organophosphate pesticide usage in the United States, in addition to the dangerous health effects associated with exposure. …

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Breaking Down Toxic PFAS

WebOn Apr. 10, 2024, the EPA finalized the first nationwide limits on six highly toxic PFAS chemicals allowed in drinking water. This marked an important first step in protecting …

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Cancer Alley Residents Ask EPA for Emergency Curbing of …

WebWashington, D.C. — Today, the Louisiana community group Concerned Citizens of St. John, with counsel from Earthjustice and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil …

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States Ask EPA to Eviscerate Environmental Civil Rights …

WebWashington, D.C. — Republican attorneys general from 23 states filed a petition for rulemaking with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demanding the …

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Right to Know Reader: Cancer-Causing Power Plants …

WebConsider the Evergreen Community Power Plant near Reading, Penn., a small power plant that burns wood waste from the forestry and construction industries. …

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Earthjustice: Because the earth needs a good lawyer

WebEarthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, to preserve …

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Bensulide in the United States: Harmful Health Effects

WebU.S. EPA Human Health Risk Assessments for Bensulide. Human Health Risk Assessments are conducted by the U.S. EPA to estimate the nature and probability of …

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Advocates Sue FDA to Force Decision on Cancer-Causing

WebBen Roussel, Earthjustice, (212) 255-2575. San Francisco, CA —. Today, a coalition of health, consumer and environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit …

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Environmental Rights Amendment Passes in New York

WebContact: Benjamin Brosseau, [email protected], (518) 217-8072. “The passage of the Environmental Rights Amendment in our State Constitution is a monumental victory for …

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Farm Sustainably To Ensure Healthy Lives, Lands, Climate

WebFarm Sustainably To Ensure Healthy Lives, Lands, Climate. Earthjustice is using its track record of successfully cleaning up dirty industries to reform our nation’s food and farming …

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The People’s Environmental Law: National Environmental Policy Act

WebThe law ensures the federal government informs and engages the public it serves. The three basic principles of NEPA are: 1. Transparency. When the federal …

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Agriculture, Climate, and 2023 Farm Bill (A 3-Part Blog Series)

WebIn our third blog, Harvesting Climate Benefits from the 2023 Farm Bill, we dive into the Farm Bill itself. We detail four ways Congress can use the Farm Bill …

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Alabama Residents Win Sewage Settlement Under Civil Rights Law

WebAlabama Residents Win Sewage Settlement Under Civil Rights Law. This is a landmark success in applying federal civil rights laws to environmental racism. Catherine …

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Over 300 Members of the Medical Community Urge Utah …

WebSalt Lake City, UT — . Over 300 medical professionals based in Utah and throughout the country have signed a letter warning Utah policymakers that unless …

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