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La Ley de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, principal ley de seguridad química del país, exige que EPA evalúe las sustancias químicas utilizadas en productos cotidianos, desde juguetes infantiles hasta removedores de pintura. (Lisa Anna / Unsplash)
Press Release September 30, 2025

Plan de la EPA de Trump Minimiza los Peligros de las Sustancias Químicas Tóxicas en Productos de Uso Cotidiano

Las propuestas de cambio debilitan el proceso de evaluación de sustancias químicas tóxicas por parte de la agencia

The Toxic Substances Control Act, the nation's main chemical safety law, requires EPA to evaluate chemicals used in everyday products — from children’s toys to paint strippers. (Lisa Anna / Unsplash)
Press Release September 23, 2025

Trump’s EPA Plan Would Downplay the Dangers of Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

The proposed changes weaken how the agency reviews toxic chemicals

Press Release September 19, 2025

Air Quality Control Commission Establishes Health-Protective Standards for Toxic Pollutants

Rulemaking a critical step toward reining in toxic pollution in Colorado

Drinking water is one of the most common routes of exposure to PFAS. PFAS have polluted the tap water of at least 16 million people in 33 states and Puerto Rico, as well as groundwater in at least 38 states.
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Update September 18, 2025

EPA Backtracks on First-Ever Limits on Forever Chemicals

Highly toxic PFAS chemicals are present in the drinking water of as many as 200 million Americans.

Environmental Protection Agency scientists sort samples for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the EPA Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response in Cincinnati. (Joshua A. Bickel / AP)
Press Release September 17, 2025

EPA Reaffirms Rule Designating Forever Chemicals PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances

Decision to defend Superfund designations contrasts with administration’s attempted rollback of PFAS drinking water protections just last week

document September 17, 2025

EPA Motion: PFAS

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to keep the “Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substance” rule in place. EPA requests that the court order the parties to propose an amended briefing schedule.

Earthjustice y nuestros socios trabajan para proteger la salud infantil. (Prasit Thongdee / Getty Images)
From the Experts September 16, 2025

Algunos Grupos de la Industria Química Piden Licencia para Contaminar. Pero Así Es Como Protegemos a los Niños.

En todo Estados Unidos, las señales de advertencia de peligro químico nunca parecen detenerse.

Almost everyone in the U.S. has traces of PFAS in their body because the chemicals have contaminated the air, soil, and water — including the drinking water for approximately 200 million people nationwide. (Cavan Images)
Press Release September 12, 2025

EPA Seeks to Eliminate Critical PFAS Drinking Water Protections

The move continues to expose communities across the country to toxic forever chemicals in tap water

document September 11, 2025

Motion: EPA Requests to Vacate Parts of PFAS Rule

On Sept. 11, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency requested to vacate parts of their rule regulating maximum contaminant levels of some PFAS in drinking water.

Earthjustice y nuestros socios trabajan para proteger la salud infantil. (Prasit Thongdee / Getty Images)
Press Release September 9, 2025

Informe de la Comisión MAHA de Trump Expone a Niños a Sustancias Tóxicas

A pesar de que afirma promover la salud, la administración Trump elimina protecciones contra sustancias químicas tóxicas en alimentos y agua

Earthjustice and our partners are working to protect children's health. (Prasit Thongdee / Getty Images)
Press Release September 9, 2025

Trump’s MAHA Commission Report Offers No Solutions, Leaves Kids Exposed to Toxics

While claiming to promote health, the Trump administration removes protections from toxic chemicals in food and water

document August 20, 2025

AJM Testimony Joint Oversight Hearing

Hearing is called for in SB 158 so that this body can hear about and consider the progress that DTSC has made in addressing long-standing, clearly identified challenges that bill sought to address.

Earthjustice and our partners are working to protect children's health. (Prasit Thongdee / Getty Images)
From the Experts August 20, 2025

MAHA’s Health “Cure” Is Just Snake Oil in a Lab Coat

Leaked MAHA strategy shields corporations, not children’s health.

Earthjustice and our partners are working to protect children's health. (Prasit Thongdee / Getty Images)
From the Experts August 19, 2025

Chemical Lobbyists are Asking for a License to Pollute, Here’s How We Protect Kids Instead

Across America, the warning signs of chemical danger never seem to stop.

A spreader applies sewage sludge to a farm field in Wellston, Okla. (Joshua A. Bickel / AP)
From the Experts August 15, 2025

Federal Action on PFAS-Contaminated Sewage Sludge Is Long Overdue

It is past time to address the crisis of PFAS-contaminated farmland. EPA must promptly finalize its risk assessment for PFOA and PFOS in sewage sludge, publish appropriate regulations, and begin evaluating risks associated with other PFAS chemicals in sludge.

document August 14, 2025

EPA Comments: Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)

Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for PFOA and PFOS, urging EPA to finalize the risk assessment and regulate PFOA and PFOS in sewage sludge.

Press Release August 12, 2025

Groups Sue EPA Over Toxic Coke Oven Emissions

The agency’s delay keeps pollutants flowing into nearby communities

Downtown Seattle skyline. (Candice Cusack / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory August 7, 2025

Washington Board Orders Wastewater Treatment Plant to Implement Stronger Pollution Controls

The Puget Soundkeeper victory is critical first step to address long-standing pollution from municipal wastewater that degrade water quality in Puget Sound