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October 6, 2014 | Article

20 Years, Yet EPA Still Fails to Protect Us From Polluting Incinerators

Recognizing the threat incinerators pose to public health, Congress directed the EPA to set strict limits on all waste-burning incinerators by 1994. Twenty years later, EPA has only set pollution limits for 106 of the about 15,000 total facilities across the country.

August 8, 2014 | Article

FDA Needs Better Guidelines on Toxicity in Fish

When browsing your local seafood counter, there’s a good chance you don’t consider how toxic the tuna or swordfish may be.

May 9, 2014 | Article

A Victory For Those Who Don’t Think Inhalers Should Replace Clean Air

A guest post from young clean air activist Ian Viteri.

December 23, 2013 | Article

Effective Litigation: The Antidote to Political Foot-Dragging

The White House “systematically” delayed finalizing a host of environmental and public health safeguards for political reasons before the 2012 election, reported The Washington Post last February. With many of these rules still awaiting approvals more than a year after the election, the Post recently revisited its investigation into the politics of continued White House delays.

November 26, 2013 | Article

Giving Thanks for the End of Catfish Stuffing

July 23, 2013 | Case

Strengthening Washington State’s Fish Consumption and Human Health Water Quality Rules

Studies across Washington State show high levels of toxic pollution in certain types of locally caught fish and shellfish. The EPA is violating its duty under federal law by failing to take action and protect public health.

June 24, 2013 | Article

North Carolina Coal Ash Pollution and the Frankenbill

June 4, 2013 | Article

Wake and Smile, the Nightmare is Over

In a vote last night, the Nevada Assembly approved SB123, a landmark bill that shifts the state away from coal-fired power. The bill closes Reid Gardner, directs NV Energy to eliminate 800 megawatts of coal-fired power generation from its portfolio, and mandates 350 megawatts of renewable energy development.

April 23, 2013 | Article

EPA's Mixed Bag of Options on Power Plant Water Pollution

One option protects waters from toxic pollution; other options fall far short

April 9, 2013 | Article

Confirming a New Boss at EPA

Ms. McCarthy will be a vital player in the effort to protect our families and environment. It is critical that the Senate move quickly to confirm her.

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