The Latest On: Environmental Protection Agency
Deena Tumeh, Attorney, Washington, D.C., Office: “Communities shouldn’t have to sue EPA to compel the agency to do its job, but this, especially the health emergency in St. John, has reached the point where suit is needed to ensure EPA fulfills its duty to protect public health.”
Emma Cheuse, Attorney, Washington, D.C., Office: “We recognize that what was acceptable [risk tolerance levels] then is not OK now.”
Eve Gartner, Managing Attorney, Toxic Exposure & Health Program, Earthjustice: “It is not easy to keep selling your chemicals when people know they likely cause cancer or other serious disease.”
Michelle Mabson, Staff Scientist, Earthjustice: “That initial, proactive approach should not be coming from an already burdened community.”
Marvin Brown, Attorney, Washington, D.C., Office: “The most recent science clearly shows that the current ozone standards are simply not strong enough to protect public health, or the crops, forests and ecosystems we depend on.”
