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Ask Committee to VOTE YES on Senate Bill 27 will protect the health of Alaskans by phasing out the import of products containing toxic flame retardant chemicals known as PBDEs.
Deadline: TODAY! Legislative Session ends April 12, 2012
The House Labor & Commerce Committee has a hearing TODAY on SB 27. This bill was passed succefully out of the Senate an it's fate is now in the hands of the House Labor & Commerce Committe. Please call your representatives today and ask them to VOTE YES on SB27. Toll Free phone numbers and emails here.
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Previous Action Alerts
Don't let the Alaska Railroad Spray Harmful Herbicides in our yards and water!
Deadline: March 12, 4pm.
Take action online in our Take Action Center or email your comments on all three ARRC permit applications to Rebecca.Colvin@Alaska.gov before the March 12, 4pm deadline.
The Alaska Railroad Corporation proposes spraying herbicides along the railroad tracks, which directly threatens salmon streams, drinking water sources, berry-picking areas, farms and neighborhoods.
This toxic herbicide mixture contains glyphosate and other chemicals known to harm human health. These chemicals are associated with birth defects, damage to DNA, reproductive and developmental toxicity, neurotoxicity, and cancer.
Tell the DEC to deny all three of ARRC's permit applications for herbicide use.
Senate Bill 27 passed out of the Finance Committee!
Success! The Senate Finance Committee passed SB 27. The next step is for the full Senate to pass the legislation before sending it to the House. To Ban Flame Retardants in Alaska, please call your Alaska State Senators and ask them to support Senate Bill 27.
Deadline: Legislative Session 2012
The Senate Finance Committee passed Senate Bill 27 (SB 27), sponsored by Sen. Wielechowski. Next, this legislation will go to the Senate floor. Take action today to ask for support for this important legislation which will ban the import of products containing toxic flame retardant chemicals known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
TAKE ACTION: Please call or email your senators today!
Preventing Toxic Exposures: Support House Bill 63
Deadline: April 9, 2011
HB 63 “Preventing Toxic Exposures” is a bill that would ban the import of products containing harmful flame retardant chemicals known as PBDEs. Your support today for this important legislation will help Alaska join twelve other states that have banned toxic flame retardants to protect human health and the environment. More info...
Let EPA Know that it's Time to Ban Triclosan
Deadline: February 7, 2011
Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical widely used in consumer products including soaps, facial cleansers, toothpaste, cosmetics, deodorant and other personal care products. Now found in the bodies of 75% of the U.S. population, triclosan is linked to endocrine disruption, bacterial and antibiotic resistance, dioxin contamination, and contaminated fish and biosolids. While consumers might think triclosan can protect them from harmful bacteria, it turns out that the use of this dangerous chemical in household products is no more effective than soap and water – and may be doing more harm than good. Urge EPA to ban triclosan from consumer products. More Info...
Tell EPA to Regulate Hazardous Coal Ash
Deadline: November 19, 2010
Coal ash, the waste remaining after coal is burned, contains some of the most dangerous toxics on the planet — and it's leaching, leaking and spilling out of disposal sites across the nation. The EPA is currently considering proposals for coal ash regulations, and public input is encouraged. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard on this important issue. More info...
