Category: Guest Contributor

Industry sent their wish list to the new administration. What’s in it will make people sick.

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The following is a guest post by the Center to End Corporate Harm. The National Association of Manufacturers and the American Chemistry Council – the chemical industry’s trade group – sent a 21-page letter outlining what they want from the new administration. They were joined by coal, cleaning, manufacturing, trucking, and dozens of other industry … Continue reading Industry sent their wish list to the new administration. What’s in it will make people sick.

EPA’s deficient evaluation of the carcinogen 1,3-butadiene leaves the public at risk

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You may not be familiar with the toxic chemical 1,3-butadiene, but it’s everywhere. The U.S. chemical industry makes and uses enormous quantities of it every year—from 1 to 5 billion pounds. It’s used to make materials like synthetic rubber and plastics. EPA’s evaluation of 1,3-butadiene under the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA) found that this … Continue reading EPA’s deficient evaluation of the carcinogen 1,3-butadiene leaves the public at risk

10 ways the Trump administration is “making America toxic again”

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Our goal is to get toxins out of the environment, poisons out of our food supply, and keep our children healthy and strong.” – President Trump during his State of the Union address, March 4, 2025 We agree. This is a goal we have been working toward since our inception. However, while this administration says … Continue reading 10 ways the Trump administration is “making America toxic again”

Growing enthusiasm to address corporate influence

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This past August, the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) held their 36th annual conference in Santiago, Chile. Framed by stunning views of the Andes and the haze of smog trapped by the city's thermal inversions, scientists from across the globe gathered to share their cutting-edge environmental health research. As a late-stage PhD student, I … Continue reading Growing enthusiasm to address corporate influence

Our values and mission won’t change; our strategies will

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After the sobering results of last week's election, I'm reflecting about what this means for our work to promote a healthy and safe environment free of toxic chemicals. Voters clearly said they wanted change at all levels of government, including in our own Bay Area. While there will be much post-election analysis, our own polling … Continue reading Our values and mission won’t change; our strategies will

How will SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impact environmental health regulations?

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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?

Why is EPA disregarding health risks of formaldehyde?

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EPA’s recent draft risk evaluation of formaldehyde is a concerning new direction in the Agency’s implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, with people routinely exposed through its use in composite wood products, plastics, paints, adhesives, and sealants. While EPA’s recent risk evaluation does find that formaldehyde presents an … Continue reading Why is EPA disregarding health risks of formaldehyde?

EPA’s revised framework rule needs to do more to protect health

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EPA today issued a final rule to revise the framework for how it conducts risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).  This rule is important for establishing how risks of harm from chemical exposures to workers, consumers, children and fenceline communities are assessed under TSCA. The final rule includes important improvements in several … Continue reading EPA’s revised framework rule needs to do more to protect health