protecting the public and environment
an environment free of chemical contamination and other pollution is essential to healthy and safe communities.
scientists, physicians, and other environmental health advocates submitted a letter to u.s. senators responsible for developing laws to protect people from environmental health hazards and for oversight of the u.s. epa. many members of the subcommittee on superfund, toxics & environmental health work with great dedication and determination, but others have undermined public protections. we ask all members aggressively address the environmental health crisis by working for safe communities that are free of pollution.
link to april 9, 2009 letter to subcommittee (pdf version) link to press release
what does protection mean & who is being protected?
protection means cleaning up hazardous waste in communities
hazardous waste & school contamination in georgia
congressional testimony regarding epa's actions
protection means reducing air pollution
protection means evidence of safety is required
upcoming kids safe chemicals act -discussion of the bill in 2008
protection means rapid action on hazards to avoid unnecessary deaths
protection means first responders & communities can learn of local hazards
restoration of "right to know" about local chemical hazards
protection means reducing the chance of a catastrophic chemical accident
coalition letter to congress on preventing catastrophic harm
protection means farmworker families aren't in jeopardy & our food is safe
protection means clean water for all people
united nations - clean water is essential in sustainable development
protection means new chemicals don't jeopardize workers or the public
protection means poor countries are alerted to dangerous chemical imports
international rotterdam convention meeting - foreign policy in focus
membership & activities of the subcommittee on superfund, toxics & environmental health, senate environment & public works committee official subcommittee website
information on congressional campaign funding
federal election commission campaign finance reports and data http://www.fec.gov/disclosure.shtml
senate office of public records http://www.senate.gov/legislative/public_disclosure/lda_reports.htm
house energy and commerce u.s. house energy subcommittee on energy and environment http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_frontpage&itemid=1
lobbying disclosure, office of the clerk http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov/
background on our letter
the letter was written and endorsed by people who work daily to address the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals and materials on people and communities. we know that without better controls, the people who we serve will continue to be harmed, and future generations will suffer. the recent election provided information on campaign contributions from companies that oppose environmental protections to members of congress charged with overseeing environmental protections. while most members of congress are honorable hard working public servants, the obstruction of essential protective policies by others compelled us to write this letter, emphasizing the critical need for stronger environmental health protections in the us and abroad.
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