TSCA

The Latest On: TSCA

October 31, 2018 | Legal Document

Notice of Intent: Methylene Chloride

To Acting EPA administrator Wheeler — on behalf of the mothers of two young men who recently died from methylene chloride exposure, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Safer Chemicals Healthy Families, and Vermont Public Interest Research Group — over the U.S. EPA’s failure to finalize a ban on the use of this lethal chemical in paint strippers.

October 31, 2018 | Press Release

Trump’s EPA To Face Lawsuit Over Delay In Banning Deadly Paint Strippers

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully permitting chemical linked to dozens of deaths to remain on the market

October 22, 2018 | Feature

Insider Briefing: Meet Abigail Dillen

New President Abigail Dillen discusses her vision for Earthjustice’s future as the organization battles the assault on environmental safeguards and pushes for a rapid shift to 100% clean energy.

May 31, 2018 | Press Release: Victory

June 1: No More Formaldehyde In Wood Products Made, Sold In U.S.

The new rules limit the amount of formaldehyde emitted from wood products produced domestically or imported from overseas

May 10, 2018 | Feature

Insider Briefing: Taking on Toxics

Earthjustice attorneys and policy staff discuss recent victories and the fights ahead to keep dangerous chemicals out of our homes and environment.

November 28, 2017 | In the News: Law360

9th Circ. Denies EPA’s Bid To Move TSCA Prioritization Row

September 29, 2017 | Artículo

Cuidado, la bolsa de comida de tu mascota puede ser tóxica

Todo mundo sabe las consecuencias por darle demasiada comida humana a tu mascota: engorda y su popó huele mucho peor.

September 20, 2017 | Article

Your Dog and Cat’s Food Container Bags May Be Coated with Toxic Chemicals

The good news is, you can help researchers find out by submitting a sample to the Green Science Policy Institute.

August 14, 2017 | Article

Earthjustice Sues the EPA after a Former Industry Official Rewrites the Rules on Toxic Chemicals

The former chemical industry official in the EPA weakened regulations of harmful chemicals used in consumer products and building materials.

August 14, 2017 | Case

Defending Crucial Chemical Safety Rules

Earthjustice has brought two suits against the Trump administration for weakening key rules establishing how the Environmental Protection Agency will regulate toxic chemicals found in consumer products, building materials, and work places, as well as in our drinking water and food.