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Meet our science director, Erika Schreder!

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:44

Photo credit: Tom Wilson Our scientific research does a lot of heavy lifting! From studies on toxic chemicals in breast milk to investigations into the chemicals that are released from products into our homes, we use our research to uncover gaps of scientific understanding and bring important environmental health issues to the forefront. Ultimately, this […]

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Categories: G3. Big Green

Congress should ban use of PFAS in firefighting foams at all airports

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 15:29

A key Senate committee missed a significant opportunity to protect the health of drinking water last week.

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Categories: G3. Big Green

Why The Home Depot must ban PVC, the poison plastic, following the Ohio train derailment

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:36

As we remember the East Palestine anniversary, we are calling on The Home Depot to step up and phase out vinyl chloride and PVC.

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Categories: G3. Big Green

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