On October 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another big step in its fight against PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.” The EPA issued a fifth Test Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring five major companies to test a specific type of PFAS called 6:2 fluorotelomer acrylate (6:2 FTAc). This
The BP oil spill, also called the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, was one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded, killing 11 workers and releasing an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days (Source: NOAA). While the
The BP (Deepwater Horizon) oil spill of 2010 remains one of the worst environmental disasters in American history. When the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded on April 20, 2010, it released an estimated 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days before it was capped on July 15, 2010
Across the United States, communities are grappling with the devastating effects of toxic contamination. Whether from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) leaks into water sources from military bases and firefighter training facilities or toxic ash from the burning of harmful products/chemicals, residents are demanding justice. These harmful chemicals can persist in the environment for decades,
Firefighters and first responders are risking their lives to protect our communities. These brave individuals face significant health risks daily due to exposure to harmful chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in various industrial applications for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. Unfortunately, these “forever chemicals”
Discover the pivotal moment in the fight for justice against the City of Miami’s negligence in the case of Old Smokey’s toxic legacy. The Third District Court of Appeal’s denial of the city’s appeal on medical monitoring signals a significant shift, allowing impacted residents to seek accountability and compensation. The Third District Court of Appeal’s
