Tag: Defend Our Health
Maine Hearing: Experts & Residents Testify for Safe Drinking Water
This week, legislators, impacted citizens, scientists and health advocates urged the Health and Human Services Committee to follow the policies of nearby states in the fight against drinking water contamination. The committee convened in a public hearing that involved two bills related to health-harming toxic chemicals known as PFAS. A bill on behalf of the… Read more »
We Won! Federal Court Overturns Trump EPA Decision to Hide Chemical and Plastic Industry’s Ongoing Uses of Asbestos
Just in time to brighten the holiday season and New Year, a federal judge ruled in our favor, declaring the US EPA’s failure to collect information necessary to regulate asbestos “arbitrary and capricious.” Explaining why this is exciting takes some back story. Most of us know that asbestos is bad for you. It’s a potent… Read more »
Defend Our Health: A new name and stronger commitment. Join us!
Introducing Defend Our Health – we’re continuing the fight for safe food and drinking water, healthy homes, toxic-free and climate-friendly products. This has been a tumultuous and traumatic year for the world and our country. But one thing has shone through – the grassroots energy and people power to make change and deliver justice. And… Read more »