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Our June newsletter kicks off with a major legislative milestone: the historic passage of House Bill 25, a crucial bipartisan victory that begins phasing out toxic polystyrene foam food ware across Alaska. Inside this issue, we dive into what this means for public health, look ahead to our continued advocacy ...

Over the past two months, we’ve explored how glyphosate use is expanding and how it moves through our shared environment—traveling through water, air, and soil far beyond where it’s applied. But what comes next? If these chemicals don’t stay put, how do we begin to restore the spaces we care ...

House bill 25 would ban use of Styrofoam in food establishments | The Cordova Times By: Margaret Bauman   Photo courtesy of Unsplash/Julio Lopez Legislation to ban use of polystyrene (Styrofoam) for takeout food service has passed the Alaska House and is now before the state Senate. House Bill 25, ...

Catch up on our latest advocacy, community events, and tips for toxic-free living in the April 2026 ACAT Newsletter! This edition dives deep into the unexpected ways environmental health hits close to home—from recent scientific findings revealing how common backyard chemicals cycle through spring rain showers , to the inspiring ...

Last month, we discussed Trump’s executive order to prioritize domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides and the growing concerns around their health impacts. This month, we’re focusing on why this issue affects you, even if you never use glyphosate yourself. Studies increasingly show that once applied, glyphosate can move through both water and ...