Lead

July 8, 2019 | In the News: Patch

Essex County Trash Incinerator Unfairly Burdens Poor, Critics Say

Jonathan Smith, Attorney, Northeast Office, Earthjustice: “Right now, the facility is operating under pollution standards that are over 20-years-old. The incinerator emits more lead into air than any other incinerator in the country, and is one of the top lead emitters in New Jersey for all types of facilities.”

November 20, 2018 | In the News: Power Thread

Meagan Burton on Social Change within the Legal System

An interview with Meagan Burton, attorney in Earthjustice's Northeast Regional Office

November 15, 2018 | Press Release

Newark Youth March on Covanta, Trash-Burning Incinerator Masquerading As “Energy Plant”

Covanta violates pollution permits, threatens public health — all while nabbing incentives intended for clean energy

August 22, 2018 | Letter

Comments on Review of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and the Definition of Lead-Based Paint

Letter submitted to EPA by individuals and organizations including Environmental Defense Fund, WeACT, National Disability Rights Network, and NRDC.

August 22, 2018 | Legal Document

Letter from Petitioners to EPA on Review of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards

Comments submitted on behalf of citizens’ groups explaining the many significant flaws in the agency’s proposal to update the lead-dust hazard standard.

July 16, 2018 | Blog Post

Gran triunfo para la niñez. EPA finalmente propone fortalecer los criterios de plomo

El fortalecimiento de los criterios de plomo impulsado por Earthjustice, protegerán a miles de niños en todo el país.

July 2, 2018 | Blog Post

In a Big Win for Kids, EPA Finally Proposes to Strengthen Lead Standards

Stronger lead standards, prompted by Earthjustice litigation, will better protect thousands of children nationwide.

June 29, 2018 | From the Experts

Weighing In on EPA’s Lead Proposal

Public comments on the EPA’s proposed update to the dust-lead hazard standard urge the agency to adopt a more protective rule.

March 12, 2018 | Blog Post

Judges to EPA: Get the Lead Out (on Protecting Children’s Brains)

For years, the EPA has dragged its heels on strengthening lead standards. Thanks to a court order and Earthjustice litigation, it now has 90 days.

December 27, 2017 | In the News: New York Times

Appeals Court Orders E.P.A. to Update Lead Paint Rules, Quickly

Eve C. Gartner, Attorney, Earthjustice: “This is going to protect the brains of thousands of children across the country. It’s going to mean that children that otherwise would have developed very elevated blood lead levels will be protected from the damage associated with that, assuming E.P.A. follows the court order.”

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