Showing posts with label California advances bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from cleaners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label California advances bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from cleaners. Show all posts

Saturday, June 17, 2023

California advances bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from cleaners

The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed strict limits on six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. It's the first time the government has moved to regulate PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals used in everything from dental floss and toilet paper, to common furniture treatments and food packaging. Read more

Beyond the Ballot: Why Black Americans Need Good Jobs, Not Just Get-Out-The-Vote Speeches

Every election cycle, Black voters hear the exact same refrain: democracy is on the line, and your vote is the only thing that can save it. ...