State Legislatures Take the Lead on Turning off Tap on Toxic Chemicals
February 05, 2020
At least 29 states will consider more than 180 policies to require companies to disclose what is in their products as well as limit exposures to toxic chemicals. These policies include bans on PFAS in food packaging and firefighting foam as well as bans on toxic flame retardants in electronics.
NDAA conference report fails to include PFAS clean-up measures; will end military use of PFAS firefighting foam
December 10, 2019
Congress passed PFAS provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act, but they fall short of the precedent set by states for protective policy.
Federal Government Considers PFAS Protections
October 22, 2019
Congress is considering provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act to protect citizens from toxic PFAS chemicals.
Environmental Justice Series: Lilly Marcelin
July 30, 2019
RSP’s mission is to inform and empower women, including young adults (ages 15-21) of African descent affected by diseases of the reproductive system.
Opportunity before Congress to stop military use of toxic firefighting foam
June 25, 2019
Following the recent passage of state laws in Washington and Colorado that ban the sale of firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals, Congress is now considering the issue as part of the military spending bill—the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Vermont Passes Law to Protect Children
June 20, 2019
Late on June 19th, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed a law to help protect children from toxic chemicals
Federal Government Considers PFAS
May 16, 2019
The Federal Government is poised to complement state actions to address the growing PFAS crisis.
States Step Up to Turn Off Toxic Chemical Tap
May 02, 2019
Thanks to the hard work of advocates all around the country, states are once again adopting much needed policies to protect their citizens from dangerous toxic chemicals.
