Anti-Environmental Budget Riders
Once again Congress is facing hard deadlines for must-pass legislation and once again GOP leaders are seizing the opportunity to jam through harmful and unpopular anti-environmental policies. Read more >>
FDA's Superbug Blunder
Regulators refuse to follow their own science on antibiotics use in livestock, allowing Big Ag to keep threatening human health. Read More >>
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Obama Administration announces new mercury and air toxic standards
President Obama announced new standards that reduce mercury, lead, and other dangerous pollution from power plants. Read more and thank Obama here
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