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A new report documents how people have been left in harm’s way, as the Trump administration attempts to block the Chemical Disaster Rule.

Communities in chemical danger zones fight back against EPA’s latest attack on public health

Agency must strengthen and adapt Risk Management Program rules to account for more frequent and extreme hurricanes, floods, wildfires

After earlier court victory, communities in danger zones outraged by EPA’s latest attack on public safety

The Biden administration and EPA must act now to prevent chemical disasters, a joint statement from Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, Center for Progressive Reform, Coming Clean, Earthjustice, Public Citizen, and Sierra Club

Toxic “forever chemicals” remain laxly regulated.

Communities facing constant chemical disasters deserve robust protections

Community members from around the United States call for life-saving measures to be implemented after court victory last week

Communities facing constant threat of fires and explosions need stronger protection

Federal Court rules that life-saving protections must now be implemented by industry

The record shows that the Trump’s efforts to weaken environmental regulations are no match for the law.

Report gives a snapshot of how delaying the Chemical Disaster Rule hurts communities & families

From 2004 to 2013 alone, more than 2,200 chemical accidents were reported at hazardous facilities, over 1,500 of which caused reported harm. These accidents killed 59 people; caused more than more than 17,000 to be injured, hospitalized, or to seek medical care, and nearly half a million to evacuate or shelter in place to try…

Guidance focuses on ensuring compliance with longstanding requirements where stronger oversight is essential to protect water quality and Appalachian communities

Ask court to stop Trump from delaying safety protections for millions

Final reply brief on behalf of a coalition of workers, scientists and community members near oil refineries and chemical facilities, to challenge the illegal delay of the Chemical Disaster Rule protections.

Children and farmworkers secure long-awaited protections

Major wins for climate action: New York to adopt first-in-nation all-electric new buildings mandate; NYPA authority to build public renewable energy and fossil fuel power plant retirement