In this issue: New rules to protect millions of acres of Alaska’s Western Arctic, the first nationwide limit on “forever chemicals” in our drinking water, an historic victory in Latin America, a conversation with a former refinery worker in Port Arthur, Texas, and more.

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

Millions of acres in Alaska’s Western Arctic to be protected from future oil drilling

The Biden administration’s actions will ensure maximum protection for more than 13 million acres in the Western Arctic. The new regulations will also establish an outright prohibition on any new oil and gas leasing in 10.6 million acres. Read more: [link removed]

Historic court decision puts big polluters on notice in Latin America

A mountain community in the Peruvian Andes has won a victory that will echo across Latin America. An international court ruled in favor of the people of La Oroya, Peru, finding that the government violated their right to a healthy environment. Read more: [link removed]

New limits on PFAS in drinking water will protect communities across the U.S.

The EPA adopted new rules that will help protect communities from being poisoned by six highly toxic PFAS chemicals via their drinking water. This is the first time the government has set a nationwide limit on these “forever chemicals.” Read more: [link removed]

A conversation with Port Arthur Community Action Network’s John Beard, Jr.

“Trade places with us and come and live here along the fenceline in our community. Breathe the same toxic air, and then tell us if it’s fine.” – John Beard, Jr., former refinery worker and lifelong Port Arthur, Texas resident discusses the real impacts polluting industries have had on his hometown. Read more: [link removed]

Florida’s wetlands win protections in court

Earthjustice’s relentless legal advocacy has led to a huge win that helps protect Florida wetlands — including the last habitat of the critically endangered Florida panther, which has been threatened by two major development projects. Read more: [link removed]

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