How will SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impact environmental health regulations?

October 24, 2024December 12, 2025 ~ PRHE ~ 1 Comment

In an era where science and law often collide, the June 28, 2024, Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift that could reshape environmental regulation as we know it. The longstanding Chevron decision established the principle that federal courts must defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation … Continue reading How will SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impact environmental health regulations?

The power of rapid screens to predict human toxicity

October 16, 2024October 23, 2024 ~ PRHE

Yeast and worms may be small, but they have the potential to transform the way we evaluate chemicals in the United States. A big challenge in preventing harmful chemical exposures is how long it takes to identify whether a chemical is toxic to human health. Fortunately, yeast and worms - high throughput (HTP) in vivo … Continue reading The power of rapid screens to predict human toxicity