A new report identified over 10,000 chemicals in the manufacturing and production of plastics. The report, with its worrying long list of chemicals, gives us a glimpse at the problem, and a place to begin to find solutions.
Beyond Paper: PFAS Linked to Common Plastic Food Packaging, Cosmetics, and Much More
The results from an EPA investigation found PFAS have much broader, concerning implications for food, cosmetics, shampoos, household cleaning products, and other consumer products, as well as recycling.
The Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics That Never Leave Your Body
A recent study found that nearly half of cosmetic products tested contained toxic “forever chemicals” – per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS).
5 Years After Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Five years ago, President Obama signed into law the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which overhauled the country’s chemical safety law. There were significant changes made during the Trump administration.
Tribal Air Programs for Congress to Address
The Status Tribal Air Report (STAR) combines stories from Tribal air quality professionals operating air monitoring programs on Tribal lands. It includes a budget analysis of how much funding Congress needs to set aside to fully fund Tribal air programs.
PFAS: Chemical Industry’s Hidden Harm
The chemical industry hid evidence of dangerous health impacts from certain types of PFAS. The FDA did not take sufficient and swift action to protect public health.
Baby Food Safety Act to Cut Heavy Metals
Moms Clean Air Force is joining mothers and babies from across the country to advocate for strong national standards to reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food. We’re asking Congress to support the Baby Food Safety Act.
Re-visioning Our Chemical Safety System
For the last four years, our chemical regulatory system has fallen short of its mission to protect public health. Here’s a deep dive into what’s facing a new EPA.
Heavy Metals Do Not Belong in Baby Food
Lead. Arsenic. Cadmium. Mercury. These are not ingredients we want in our baby food. The Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 addresses heavy metals in commercial baby food.
Trump’s EPA Colluded with Industry to Weaken Chemical Safety
Trump’s EPA, the American Chemistry Council and industry law firms colluded to weaken EPA new chemical safety reviews.
It’s Time for EPA to Fix a Toxics Problem Decades in the Making
With new leadership at the helm of the EPA in Administrator Regan, this is the moment for EPA to fully implement the updated toxics law, with public health as the priority.
Chemicals in Plastics Damage Babies’ Brains, Experts Warn
An alarming new study finds infants consume unsafe levels of phthalates, a synthetic chemical used in everyday consumer products. And Black and Latina moms have higher exposures of phthalates, making their children more at risk.