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August 13, 2020 | Press Release

Immigrants in Detention Facilities At Risk of Toxic Chemical Exposure, According to Newly Compiled Research

Immigrant rights and environmental groups call for the immediate release of those held at migrant detention facilities

August 7, 2020 | From the Experts

After This Year, We All Deserve to Breathe a Little Easier

COVID-19 is an environmental justice problem. Electric vehicles can be part of the solution.

August 7, 2020 | Fact Sheet

Health Effects of HDQ Neutral

HDQ Neutral is a quaternary ammonium disinfectant. Short-term exposure to HDQ Neutral via inhalation can result in nasal discomfort, cough and damage to the respiratory tract. Long-term exposure to QACs like those found in HDQ Neutral has been associated with asthma in healthcare workers, and reproductive and developmental effects in animals.

August 4, 2020 | Press Release

Nationwide Coalition to Congress: Reject Hidden Mining Approvals in COVID-19 Relief Legislation

Toxic polluters cynically attempting to secure favors in relief package

July 29, 2020 | Press Release

Legislation Forces EPA to Monitor Cancer-causing Emissions

EPA would be required to boost air quality monitoring

July 24, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Condena Abuso de Poder de la Administracion Trump Sobre el Censo

La propuesta para excluir a los inmigrantes indocumentados es una “distracción infame” de la pandemia del COVID-19

July 24, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Condemns Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Census Power Grab

Proposal to exclude undocumented immigrants “a hateful distraction” from COVID-19 pandemic

July 21, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Actualización: Nueva York Prohibe Sustancias Químicas En Envolturas Y Empaque De Alimentos

Legislatura del estado aprobó ley que prohíbe el PFAS en envolturas y empaques de alimentos

July 15, 2020 | Press Release

House Legislation Protects Clean Water for Communities

New water resources bill invests in resiliency, access for millions nationwide

July 8, 2020 | Press Release

House Advances Appropriations Bills to Invest in Environmental Justice, Communities, and Climate Resiliency

House Interior-Environment appropriations bill contains significant wins for environmental advocates

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