Toxic Free NC

Join us in the fight to reduce toxic chemicals in our food, our environment and our bodies!

[Robert D. Bullard @DrBobBullard]

US pesticide regulation is failing the hardest-hit communities. It’s time to fix it. | Brookings https://t.co/uwl9fVkBM5

[The New Lede @thenewledenews]

Forever chemical news: @EPA orders @inhance_tech to halt production of toxic #PFAS-laden plastic containers.

"PFAS should not be in plastic containers people use every day, period," said Michal Freedhoff of @EPAChemSafety.

@CenterEnvHealth @NotreDame
https://t.co/lMfYZxsBcy

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

EPA announced funding for research on PFAS toxic forever chemicals in agriculture!
https://t.co/lEd4DY610u

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

Safety Alert: Elevated lead levels in WanaBana fruit pouches! Parents and caregivers advised to not buy or feed to toddlers and young children. https://t.co/8nepcY3d83

[NC Local News Lab Fund @nclocalnewslab]

Ensuring that critical environmental health information reaches impacted communities is a core part of Toxic Free NC’s approach. Check out their mission in action as they advance a toxic free future: https://t.co/3ETtGxaxgC

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

New administration, almost the new year, but in reality the same response to our petition. While the EPA is claiming to have granted our petition - they did so in name only

[Center for Environmental Health @CenterEnvHealth]

BREAKING: Biden EPA Fails to Protect North Carolina Communities and Hold Chemours Accountable for Massive PFAS Pollution

@EPAMichaelRegan @CleanCapeFear @ToxicFreeNC @NCBlackAlliance @DemocracyGreen @EPA

https://t.co/CSiC7lRdUd

[Center for Environmental Health @CenterEnvHealth]

BREAKING: Biden EPA Fails to Protect North Carolina Communities and Hold Chemours Accountable for Massive PFAS Pollution

@EPAMichaelRegan @CleanCapeFear @ToxicFreeNC @NCBlackAlliance @DemocracyGreen @EPA

https://t.co/CSiC7lRdUd

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

Nuevo en @ClimateUCS: en los próximos 45 años, el #CambioClimatico proyecta cuadruplicar la exposición de #TrabajadoresAlAireLibre al #CalorExtremo, arriesgando su salud y hasta $55.4MM USD en pérdidas si no tomamos acción para reducir emisiones. https://t.co/kjhQlWpwZD

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

#TooHotToWork report from @ClimateUCS finds that without #ClimateAction, US #OutdoorWorkers risk losing an average of $1,700 in annual earnings due to #ExtremeHeat. Workers in the 10 hardest-hit counties risk losing nearly $7,000 per year on average. https://t.co/6fdiLJHef8

[Clean Cape Fear @CleanCapeFear]

Actions always speak louder than words.

“@EPAMichaelRegan can demonstrate his commitment to #environmentaljustice by reversing the decision of Trump’s @EPA and protecting #PeopleNotPolluters.” -Alexis Luckey, @ToxicFreeNC

#ActOnPFAS #PFAS

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

Passing a national occupational heat standard is about racial justice.
Essential workers who experience the highest rates of heat illness are
disproportionately Black and Brown. Tell @OSHA_DOL it's time they
give BIPOC workers the protections they need and deserve!

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the U.S., yet there are no
federal heat protections for workers. It’s time for @OSHA_DOL to
pass a heat stress standard to #ProtectAllWorkers!

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the U.S., yet there are no
federal heat protections for workers. It’s time for @OSHA_DOL to
pass a heat stress standard to #ProtectAllWorkers!

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

We stand in solidarity with this action to benefit Florida farmworkers, many of whom also grow our food here in North Carolina.

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

-If you are outside, go into your home as quickly as possible
Remember that it is always important to think about how you can protect your family. #NFWHW2021 #Health4FarmworkerWomen @afophealth #afophealth

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

What should you do if you notice that pesticides are being sprayed close to your house? -Closing windows near fields during and after spraying
-Turning off coolers, heaters, and air conditioners
-If you know they’re going to spray, cover your bikes and bring toys inside ...

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

#health4FarmworkerWomen #NFWHW2021 ⁦@AFOPHealth⁩ https://t.co/PMYaSPO5hp

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

Biogas Truth - Keep NC Safe - Take Action! https://t.co/zAvW66sHFZ

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

Call Your Legislator Workshop https://t.co/0tArHpeoAh

[Toxic Free NC @ToxicFreeNC]

The title says it all: Burning Pig Poop Fumes Doesn’t Solve Anything!
https://t.co/bsPOD2aZwn