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FDA Allows Secret, Untested Chemicals into Our Food

Earthjustice has filed a lawsuit challenging a rule that allows thousands of novel, untested chemicals to be used as food additives without FDA review.

5 Ways Trump Talks ‘Clean’ but Budgets Dirty

Donald Trump speaks at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Trump has most definitely not put his money where his mouth is with this budget. Here are five key ways Trump’s budget would eviscerate crucial environmental programs.

Taking Exxon to Court to Protect Clean Air (and Winning Big)

A haze of smog covers the Port of Houston. In a $20 million victory for public health, a citizen suit made ExxonMobil pay for violating the Clean Air Act at a facility in this area.

In a $20 million victory for public health, a citizen suit made ExxonMobil pay for violating the Clean Air Act at a facility near Houston.

Dangerous Dyes: Let’s Get Lead Out of Our Hair

The federal government allows far more lead in hair dyes than in house paint, putting people who use these cosmetic products—and their families—at risk.

Staying in the Paris Agreement puts America, and the planet, first

Schoolchildren, all wearing shirts with the words: “Your Promise, Our Future,” streamed down the aisles at the close of the Paris Agreement signing ceremony at the UN General Assembly in New York, April 22, 2016.

Exiting the climate deal would sacrifice U.S. leadership, clean energy jobs, and our children’s future.

Graphic Designers Appreciate EPA (Style) Rules

Originally designed in 1977 by design firm Chermayeff & Geismar Associates and partner Steff Geissbühler, the EPA Graphic Standards System has been boosted into the public spotlight once more.

Graphic design duo Hamish Smyth and Jesse Reed have reissued the 1977 EPA graphic standards manual and shone a spotlight on design’s power to strengthen and streamline government agencies.

Fossil Fuel Lobbyist Picked for No. 2 Post at Interior

Department of Interior building in Washington, D.C.

The Department of the Interior will be swamped with potential conflicts-of-interest if President Trump’s nominee for deputy secretary, David Bernhardt, is confirmed.