Congress could take away protections from dangerous pesticides
More than 40 states have taken measures to limit dangerous pesticides. The House Farm Bill could eliminate all those rules in one fell swoop.
The chemicals used in everything from perfumes to cleaners to fertilizers should make our lives better — not harm our health or our environment.
There are more than 80,000 chemicals on the market in the United States, used in everything from perfumes and household cleaners to fertilizers and industrial solvents. Surprisingly, most chemicals go into use without testing their long-term impact on our health or the environment. We should make sure that any chemical in use is safe, eliminate any we know are dangerous, and when industries make a toxic mess, we should know right away, and they should pay to clean it up.
More than 40 states have taken measures to limit dangerous pesticides. The House Farm Bill could eliminate all those rules in one fell swoop.
35k+ public comments submitted calling on Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to prohibit 3M from discharging toxic PFAS chemicals into Mississippi River.
Policies will reduce bee-killing pesticides, let cities tackle single-use plastic pollution, clarify what are compostable products and keep data private
Colorado ranks in top five states for tackling PFAS pollution
Dangerous PFAS chemicals are common in drinking water and household items – but these recent victories are making a safer future possible.
Thousands of drinking water fixtures in schools across Colorado have tested positive for lead and require remediation. Schools have work to do to get the lead out.