Pesticides, chemicals & pollution: More deaths than Covid.
“Current approaches to managing the risks posed by pollution & toxic substances are clearly failing, resulting in widespread violations of the right to a clean, healthy & sustainable environment.” https://t.co/ODInwsuB2l
“A powerful US oil and gas industry lobby group has drawn up detailed plans to kill off penalties for emitting methane, a potent planet-heating gas that’s increasing at the fastest rate in decades, with this effort led by a major donor to Donald Trump…” https://t.co/SsweltJQgt
WHY would @CSUSM install #Plastic#ToxicTurf? Leach PFAS and other toxic chemicals to air, water, soil; create massive heat islands; increased risk of injuries; #NotRecyclable; coming under regulation @CaliforniaDTSC; International Plastics Treaty, folks! https://t.co/qybjhaEeAX
12” rain did in @shawsportsturf in Wilton, CT. Do you suppose their 5 yr warranty will touch it?! It’s IMPERVIOUS #Plastic#ToxicTurf w/@TeamBrockUSA pad, coconut/cornhusk/cork infill. @EPAwater NPDES violation!! https://t.co/PXEIN7wvOf
In July, a court ruling reversed FERC's approval of the Transco REAE pipeline project, declaring that the federal agency did not account for climate change impacts, nor did it consider the public need when it granted the project its certificate.
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Dr. Phil Landrigan on analysis of hazards to human health caused by plastics across entire life cycle - cradle to grave – extraction of the coal, oil and gas through production, use, and landfills, dumped into the ocean or shipped overseas https://t.co/qI1mQNITHV
"What's happening to our community is criminal. We've been deemed sacrificies by the almighty oil and gas companies and for the almighty dollar." - @Mzozane #StopLNG
Once again, @FUHSDStrong fails to protect students + environment, ignores science, putting #Plastic#ToxicTurf over people + planet! Is this the standard for knowledge for students? This is NOT leadership!! https://t.co/cyMbESJQLZ
Thank you @CleanEarth4Kids for the honor of receiving an Environmental Champion award! I greatly value my collaboration with this incredible organization, dedicated to protecting children’s health, clean air and water, public health, and environmental safety. (1/2)
Great news: three more of my bills passed out of the State Legislature this evening and are on their way to the Governor's desk! The bills heading to the Governor include:
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@LaphonzaButler
Please oppose S. 1895. Wolves need federal protection. We have seen tragic, brutal & unethical killings & mentality of trophy hunters... when state “management” of #wolves is allowed & federal Endangered Species Act protections are removed. Please oppose S. 1895.
Immigrants benefit US & economy, pay more in taxes, receive less benefits, do hot, dangerous jobs: 🧑🏽🌾👷🏾♂️& nursing 👩🏽⚕️& 👩🏽🍼childcare & are far LESS likely to commit a crime than Americans.
The Truth About Immigrants and the Economy | Robert Reich https://t.co/SQGSbggxfY via @YouTube