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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.
Grocer Ahold Delhaize to restrict toxic chemicals in food packaging and beauty products
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Grocery chain Ahold Delhaize USA today announced a new “sustainable chemistry commitment” that restricts toxic chemicals, including the classes of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols, ortho-phthalates, and other chemicals, in the products sold across its 2,000 stores nationwide.
Massachusetts Senate passes bill to ban toxic flame retardants
BOSTON—Today, in its first formal session since July, the Massachusetts Senate voted 38-0 to pass the Children and Firefighters Protection Act – which will ban 11 toxic flame retardants in children’s products, household furniture and more.
S.2338 An Act to protect children families and firefighters from toxic chemicals is sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton).
“For decades these flame retardant chemicals have been harming our children and firefighters and we now know that we don’t need them for fire safety,” said Senator Creem. “It’s time we put health first. This is not a choice