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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

June 29, 2020 | Press Release

Grupos Solicitan al Departamento De Agricultura Que Prohíba El Entierro Masivo e Incineración De Animales De Granja Durante La Pandemia

La acción legal exige la creación de una base de datos pública online para realizar un seguimiento de muertes en masa y ubicación de desechos

June 28, 2020 | Press Release

Groups Petition USDA to Ban Mass Burial, On-Site Incineration of Factory-Farmed Animals During Pandemic

Legal action calls for creation of public, online database to track mass killing and disposal locations

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