Toxics

  • Industry Lobbying Jeopardizes Chemical Plant Safety Rules

    July 22, 2015
    Taylor Smith-Hams

    New chemical plant safety rules are expected from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September. As workers, first responders, and communities around the country await these proposed rules, here are two of the biggest barriers to stronger safety requirements.

  • Hot Topics at ALEC's 2015 Meeting in San Diego

    July 21, 2015
    Guest Blogger

    This week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will bring together hundreds of corporate lobbyists with state and local politicians at a posh hotel in San Diego for the group's annual meeting. A look at the agenda tells us more about what ALEC has planned for 2015 and beyond.