Feminist Peace Network

2 very important actions from the latest newsletter from Breast Cancer Action:

“Tell Congress to Support the Toxics Right-to-Know Protection Act

President Bush recently signed an Executive Order (EO) that could exempt hundreds of federal facilities from reporting toxic chemical releases as a part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program. This measure follows EPA rulemaking last December that weakened TRI reporting requirements for all regulated facilities. Together, these actions significantly undermine the public’s ability to track releases of hazardous chemicals that pose potentially serious risks to human health.

The TRI program was established in 1986 “to empower citizens, through information, to hold companies and local governments accountable in terms of how chemicals are managed.” The recent changes will significantly reduce the public’s access to this valuable information.

The Toxics Right-to-Know Protection Act has been introduced to undo the recent rollbacks on toxics reporting through the TRI program. Take action by asking your legislators to vote for this important piece of legislation.

Join the Target PVC Day of Action

Join the Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) and groups from around the country fighting for safe and healthy communities at a national PVC Day of Action in May to urge retail giant Target to phase out PVC, the poison plastic.

Unfortunately, Target lags behind other major retailers in phasing out this unnecessary and dangerous plastic. From production in poor Louisiana communities to disposal in landfills and incinerators, PVC plastic releases poisonous chemicals that can cause cancer and birth defects. The good news is that safer alternatives are available, and many retailers are already doing the right thing by phasing PVC out of their products.

Help keep the pressure on Target by attending or hosting an action event in your community. Planning an event can be fun and easy. An action event can be as small as you and a friend, or as big as dozens of people handing out flyers and a PVC “report card” outside of a Target store. CHEJ can help by providing you with materials and tips for your action event. Learn more and sign up for an event today!“

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