In this issue: In this issue: How to prevent future Willow projects, regulating “forever chemicals” in our drinking water, how fossil fuels are accelerating the biodiversity crisis, and more.

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

The Willow Project is moving forward. Now what?

The Willow Oil Project is just one of many dirty fossil fuel projects the federal government — including the Biden administration — has approved on public lands and waters it ostensibly stewards for all Americans. The system that greenlights oil-drilling on public lands is broken. Here’s how to fix it and avoid more carbon bombs. Read more: [link removed]

Finally, first-ever limits on PFAS in drinking water proposed

Toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS are linked to several harmful health impacts and have contaminated drinking water sources across the country. But just this week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the first nationwide limits on the amount of these chemicals allowed in drinking water. For the millions of people with PFAS in their tap water, strong national drinking water standards cannot come soon enough. Read more: [link removed]

In fight for clean water, corporate polluters spread disinformation

On behalf of reasonable people everywhere who understand the importance of protected rivers and streams, sustainable water supply, wetlands protecting us from floods, and clean drinking water, let us dispel some of this disinformation. Read more: [link removed]

If industry gets its wish, the Ohio River Valley could see more toxic trains

Last month, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed and caught fire in the middle of an Ohio town. If the fossil fuel industry gets its way, many more trains will pass through the region soon, adding to a slew of environmental threats posed by the industry’s plans for the Ohio River Valley. Read more: [link removed]

How fossil fuels are accelerating the biodiversity crisis

The web of life is in danger of collapsing, due in large part to climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction caused by the fossil fuel industry. We’re working to protect species from these threats.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP

We need common-sense safety solutions for trains carrying hazardous materials

The Department of Transportation, the federal agency that oversees our country’s railroads, can strengthen safety requirements that prevent train derailment disasters as recently seen in East Palestine, OH. Urge Transportation Secretary Buttigieg to immediately start writing commonsense safety rules for trains carrying hazardous materials.

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Earthjustice just sued to stop the Willow Project and protect the Arctic. Please donate to support our work.
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