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Attorney General Tong Sues 28 Chemical Manufacturers for Knowingly Contaminating Connecticut Water and Natural Resources and Harming Public Health with Toxic PFAS "Forever Chemicals"
Today, Clean Water Action spoke at a press event where Attorney General William Tong today filed two lawsuits against 28 chemical manufacturers responsible for knowingly contaminating Connecticut waters and natural resources and harming public health with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.”
New research reveals up to 36 million pounds of toxic chemical vinyl chloride are transported across North American railways at any moment—putting millions at risk
For the first time ever, new report uncovers quantities and maps the route of vinyl chloride rail shipments by America’s largest producer, OxyVinyls — known for its role in the 2023 Ohio train derailment.
Happy Retirement, Saugus Incinerator Ash Landfill! (Don’t Let the Door Hit Ya!)
In Massachusetts, a toxic unlined ash landfill polluting air and water, the oldest facility of its kind, is finally on the likely path toward retiring.
2017 Legislative Preview
In Maryland, the General Assembly meets every year for ninety days, from January to April. During this time, the State’s legislators introduce legislation on a variety of issues and must work together to pass a budget for the year ahead. With the 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session quickly approaching, Clean Water Action is putting together an ambitious plan to advocate for important legislation that will protect and preserve the environment. Here is a quick overview: Toxics: Clean Water will push for bans on products like wheel weights, switches, and relays that contain powerful
Parenting in a Toxic World
There’s no getting around it: this world can be a scary place, and as parents and caregivers, we do whatever we can to shield our children from harm. From proper sleeping positions in infancy to talking about safe sex, we are always striving to control for and eliminate threats to our kids’ health and well-being. Some threats are harder to identify, though, and this is the problem that parents and caregivers face as we attempt to navigate a sea of toxic consumer products and choose which ones are safest for our kids. The sad reality is that many of the clothes, baby gear, toys, and cosmetics
