Caitlin Miller, Attorney, Rocky Mountain Regional Office: “Suncor is still unable to reliably control its discharges. Science has come a long way on PFAS just in a short amount of time. And we know that PFAS are toxic at significantly lower levels.”

Toxic “forever chemicals” remain laxly regulated.

New York Governor Hochul and Department of Health Urged to Follow EPA’s Lead and Lower State MCLs for safer drinking water

La propuesta de la EPA regularía seis productos químicos ampliamente utilizados dentro de la clase de miles de PFAS

EPA’s proposal would regulate six widely used chemicals within the class of thousands of PFAS

Testimony of Raul Garcia, Legislative Director for Healthy Communities, Earthjustice, before the United States House of Representatives Joint Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Legislative Hearing: “Unleashing American Energy, Lowering Energy Costs, and Strengthening Supply Chains.”

Children can be exposed to lead, asbestos, and other toxic chemicals through makeup and body products

Menores de 12 años o más jóvenes pueden estar expuestos al plomo, el asbesto y otras sustancias químicas tóxicas a través del maquillaje y productos para uso personal

Activist Monaeka Flores talks about fighting to stop the Air Force from blowing up leftover munitions on Guam’s beaches.

Governor Hochul renews pledge for all-electric new construction, transition into zero-emissions future, highlighted investment in water infrastructure, and protections for impacted communities

PFAS is a toxic chemical that has contaminated our food, water, air, and soil

This year’s NDAA contains important investments in clean water access, reducing PFAS contamination, and critical protections for ocean species.

Every day millions are exposed to drinking water contaminated with PFAS

Katherine O’Brien, Attorney, Toxic Exposure & Health Program, Earthjustice: “The key concern with the department granting blanket extensions to many or all members of a trade association is whether it is making the required finding that each and every one of those companies qualifies for an extension.”

Community and advocacy groups petition agency to take 600 PFAS off the market immediately

Earthjustice, on behalf of a coalition of environmental organizations and community advocates, filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to revoke the approval and order manufacturers to take off the market 600 PFAS — about half of the PFAS in commerce. EPA approved these toxic “forever chemicals” and allowed them to be sold through illegal use of exemptions in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

EPA proposal will catalyze clean-up for many PFAS-contaminated sites, but more aggressive action is needed

EPA is adding four new PFAS to the public database, bringing the total to 180