JULY NEWSLETTER
These women environmental leaders are fighting for their communities
Across the globe, women and girls are disproportionately impacted by climate change. Women are also leading the response to the climate crisis and will continue to shape the future as we fight to protect the environment we all share — our planet.
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This toxic metal is still contaminating our drinking water. Is change coming?
Lead-contaminated water continues to plague many U.S. cities and rural areas alike, but a renewed focus by the federal government and state-based efforts offer hope for finally dealing with this nationwide crisis.
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The country's deadliest chemical plants are now required to prepare for extreme weather
A new EPA rule protects nearly 180 million people at risk of chemical disasters, which are hazardous chemical releases by industrial facilities that can be worsened during natural disasters. The rule now requires industrial facilities to protect people from the cascading effects of chemical releases stemming from extreme weather events like hurricanes and flooding.
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This weed killer is linked to Parkinson’s. Why isn’t it banned yet?
Paraquat is a deadly herbicide that has been banned in more than 50 countries. But in the United States, paraquat is still widely sprayed on farms despite staggering evidence that it harms people’s neurological functioning.
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Tell EPA to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat now
Farmworkers and agricultural communities face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease because of continued use of toxic herbicide paraquat. Tell EPA to follow the science and ban the use of paraquat.
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Her family moved to escape this deadly chemical — but it followed
The Biden administration may soon be finalizing a ban on trichloroethylene. Here’s what it is, who is at risk, and one family’s story after being exposed.
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