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Stricter toxic chemical rules reduce Californians’ exposures

Environmental Health News

California has the strictest chemical regulations of any state, and its policies are more stringent than federal chemical laws. This study is the first one assessing whether those regulations have resulted in lower levels of toxic exposures. This aligns with what we’ve learned by interviewing companies,” said Knox.

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How the plastic industry undermines democracy by blocking bans

Environmental Health News

For the fourth year in a row, Kansas lawmakers tried to pass a law that would block local plastic bans. As scientists and the public have learned more about the dangers of micro- and nanoplastics, local governments have passed laws restricting single-use plastics. Who is behind the laws blocking plastic bans?