Toxic threats
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.
The Latest on Toxic threats
Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups
STATEMENT: EPA restricts toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
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Protecting public health from PFAS
MASSPIRG joins LWV panel on the harms of toxic PFAS
1700 Baystaters urge lawmakers to ban toxic PFAS
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Event highlights role of states in stopping industries from dumping toxic PFAS
On Wednesday, experts from PIRG, Environment America and Southern Environmental Law Center discussed what states can do to stop contamination of PFAS from industrial sources.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
MASSPIRG urges lawmakers to phase out fluorescent light bulbs
MA state lawmakers consider bill to phase out fluorescent light bulbs. Transitioning to safer, cheaper, more efficient LED bulbs.
New FAA action will lead to more PFAS-free foam at airports
New FAA announcement action will result in more airports ending their use of the highly toxic PFAS firefighting foam, know as Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), which has contaminated water at hundreds of sites across the country.
Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
