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Do We Really Need This? Reflections on COVID19 and PFAS Chemicals
During the past three months of stay-at-home time, obtaining “things” took on new complications. I’ve found that I don’t really need all the items that might pop into my head. “Do I really need this?” is a daily question. This came to mind last week as we commented to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on regulating PFAS chemicals in drinking water (See here for background on these chemicals and drinking water challenges.).
We joined nearly 80 other organizations to tell EPA to accelerate setting limits for PFAS chemicals in drinking water distributed from the water systems regulated by
Maryland bans toxic flame retardants, can Massachusetts be next?
At this point many people are aware of the dangers of the toxic flame-retardant chemicals that are applied to household products. Now, widespread concern is turning into real action. Motivated by consumer interest, many manufacturers and retailers have been phasing out these chemicals and using safer, fire resistant materials. Thirteen states have already restricted the use of one or more flame-retardant chemicals. Maine, California and others have passed legislation drastically limiting these chemicals in the home, and last month Maryland joined them by passing tough restrictions on toxic
Baltimore's budget: more money for BPD?
Click here to submit your comments on the Baltimore City budget.
All of this week, the City Council's Budget and Appropriations Committee has been holding hearings on each city department's budget ( you can watch the recordings on the City's Youtube channel), and the Council will vote on the budget as a whole on Monday.
The Baltimore City Department of Finance has warned the Board of Estimates that the costs of coronavirus "could be devastating," and the current budget anticipates $20 million less in revenue. Meanwhile, throughout the country calls are growing to defund police departments
The Census Counts: Doing Your Part for Environmental Protections
Act now by filling out your census online. And if you need a hand—or want to help others get counted— visit our friends at Census Counts. Can we count on you?
Clean Water Action Applauds State Lawsuit Seeking Damages for Dam Failures
Background: Michigan regulatory agencies filed a lawsuit today seeking compensation, civil fines, and the cleanup and restoration of damages caused by Boyce Hydro’s negligence in the failure of the Edenville and Sanford dams last month.
The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action:
“We applaud the state’s swift action to hold Boyce Hydro accountable for their negligence and mismanagement which tragically resulted in failures of the Edenville and Sanford dams last month. For too long, state regulatory agencies have been trying to hold