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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
Press Briefing: Outlining Bills on Forever Chemicals
This week we held a briefing with legislators, advocates, and public health experts to brief the press on PFAS legislation. The briefing covered seven bills
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
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
Grant Opportunity: Grassroots Work for Safe Food and Water
We’re thrilled to announce that this year, we are able to offer mini grants of up to $2,500 to grassroots leaders and community groups fighting for water
Black Lives Matter
Black lives matter. Defend Our Health stands with Black communities in this time of grief and mourning. We are horrified by the police killings of
Upcoming: Health Advocates Discuss ‘Dark Waters’ and PFAS Pollution
Health advocates and experts will discuss the film Dark Waters and the ongoing fight against toxic forever chemicals at our free online panel discussion on July
Webinar: Intro to Public Health & Environmental Health
Thanks to everyone who attended our webinar this week with the Maine Public Health Association, “Promoting Health and Preventing Disease: How Public and Environmental Health
Helpful Resources for Right Now
It goes without saying that we’re all stressed and frightened as we work to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities during this unprecedented global
