Archive for April 2013
Draft Wishbone Hill Health Impact Assessment Comments
http://akaction.org/Take_Action/Action_Alerts/2012/HIA_WBH.html
Read MorePesticide Factsheets
http://akaction.org/Take_Action/Action_Alerts/2012/ADEC_Pesticide_Anchorage_Roads.html
Read MoreStand Against Racism
Alaska Community Action on Toxics takes a stand against Environmental Racism everyday. Stand Against Racism Pledge 4/26, Noon-1:30 pm: Stand Against Racism – Social Justice Dialogues: Opening Minds and Hearts at YWCA Anchorage, 324 E 5th Ave. Join YWCA for this BYO Lunch discussion on this national day of action “Stand Against Racism”. Join ACAT in…
Read MorePerfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the Arctic Environment: Sources, Transport, and Health Concerns for Fish, Wildlife, and People
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the Arctic Environment: Sources, Transport, and Health Concerns for Fish, Wildlife, and People, recorded 4/24/13. About the call Presenters Presentations Call Recording / Podcast Resources Take Action About the call: Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the Arctic Environment: Sources, Transport, and Health Concerns for Fish, Wildlife, and People was recorded on April 24th,…
Read MoreInternational Actions to Protect the Reproductive Health of Indigenous Women, Human Rights, & Future Generations
International Actions to Protect the Reproductive Health of Indigenous Women, Human Rights, & Future Generations – Recorded 4/18/2013 Presentations | Biographies of the Speakers | Podcast Call Recording Online Resources: International Indian Treaty Council Stockholm Convention | Conference of Parties (COP6) International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT), the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), and…
Read MoreRep. Gara introduces legislation to protect salmon and drinking water from toxic pesticides
NEWS RELEASE: Alaska Community Action on Toxics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 12, 2013 CONTACT: Pamela Miller, Executive Director, Alaska Community Action on Toxics, 907-222-7714; Rep. Gara Introduces Bill to Protect Salmon Streams and Water Sources from Toxic Pesticides House Bill 201 Establishes Buffer Zones and Restores Public Participation Juneau, AK – This week, Representative…
Read MoreSafe Chemicals Act Press Release 4/10/2013
PRESS RELEASE: Alaska Community Action on Toxics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 CONTACT: Pamela Miller, Executive Director, Alaska Community Action on Toxics, 907-222-7714 Much-Needed Legislation Would Protect Alaskans from Unsafe Chemicals Safe Chemicals Act would reform a broken system; industry is poised to challenge Anchorage, AK– Led by Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and…
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