The effect of this global pandemic touches each of our lives. In Louisiana, we’ve become accustomed to rallying behind our neighbors to support them during difficult times. Local restaurants and fishermen are some of the many people deeply impacted by this crisis. But some restaurants have stepped up to try to assist people within their industry, like Toups Meatery. Each day, the wonderful humans of Team Toups are providing 200 to 300 free family meals to those in need, focusing ...

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The effect of this global pandemic touches each of our lives. In Louisiana, we’ve become accustomed to rallying behind our neighbors to support them during difficult times. Local restaurants and fishermen are some of the many people deeply impacted by this crisis. But some restaurants have stepped up to try to assist people within their industry, like Toups Meatery. Each day, the wonderful humans of Team Toups are providing 200 to 300 free family meals to those in need, focusing ...

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Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director Update: On May 11, 2020, EDF and EWG jointly filed comments to NSF International supporting proposed changes to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Standard. We have a legacy of lead in our pipes, our paint, and our soil. These are the most significant sources of human lead exposure and, […]

Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director Update: In September 2020, the joint committee announced it revised the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard. On May 11, 2020, EDF and EWG jointly filed comments to NSF International supporting proposed changes to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Standard. We have a legacy of lead in our pipes, our paint, and […]

The post Tightening lead leaching standards for new drinking water fixtures – Opportunity for public comment first appeared on EDF Health.

Written by Ronnie Citron-Fink

For the health, safety, and security of our families, consider planting a garden during the coronavirus crisis.

As we prepare for another active hurricane season, leaders at all levels of government should work to protect communities by restoring and protecting wetlands with urgency.

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As we prepare for another active hurricane season, leaders at all levels of government should work to protect communities by restoring and protecting wetlands with urgency.

More farmers can realize the benefits of improved soil health if they have the right incentives and financial support to adopt conservation practices.

More farmers can realize the benefits of improved soil health if they have the right incentives and financial support to adopt conservation practices.

Tom Neltner, J.D., Chemicals Policy Director and Maricel Maffini, Ph.D., Consultant Note to readers: As we all grapple with the grave global health challenge from COVID19, we want to acknowledge the essential services that professionals at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in the food production, processing and retail industries provide in continuing to deliver […]

The post FDA scientists push back on an industry-funded analysis about bioaccumulation and toxicity of short-chain PFAS first appeared on EDF Health.

Tom Neltner, J.D., Chemicals Policy Director and Maricel Maffini, Ph.D., Consultant Note to readers: As we all grapple with the grave global health challenge from COVID19, we want to acknowledge the essential services that professionals at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in the food production, processing and retail industries provide in continuing to deliver […]

Tom Neltner, J.D., Chemicals Policy Director and Maricel Maffini, Ph.D., Consultant Note to readers: As we all grapple with the grave global health challenge from COVID19, we want to acknowledge the essential services that professionals at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in the food production, processing and retail industries provide in continuing to deliver […]

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. Last week, the EPA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) conducted a virtual peer review meeting for the Agency’s draft risk evaluation of trichloroethylene (TCE). As expected, there was substantial discussion on the appropriateness of EPA’s decision to make risk determinations based on immune endpoints rather than fetal […]

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. Last week, the EPA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) conducted a virtual peer review meeting for the Agency’s draft risk evaluation of trichloroethylene (TCE). As expected, there was substantial discussion on the appropriateness of EPA’s decision to make risk determinations based on immune endpoints rather than fetal […]

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. Last week, the EPA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) conducted a virtual peer review meeting for the Agency’s draft risk evaluation of trichloroethylene (TCE). As expected, there was substantial discussion on the appropriateness of EPA’s decision to make risk determinations based on immune endpoints rather than fetal […]