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      Chemistry in a Time of Transition and COVID

      By | December 21, 2020

      The COVID-19 pandemic and recent election have strained our society and economy in ways not previously seen, so it is important for us to recognize positive stories and people...

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      The Science is Clear: Why Manufacturers are Asking EPA to Evaluate High Phthalates

      By | December 17, 2020

      These high phthalates are used to make products that we encounter every day, from flooring to wall coverings, to luggage and sporting equipment. Even pool liners and footwear may...

      1, 4-Dioxane and the Need for EPA to Lead on Consistent National Guidance

      By | October 7, 2020

      In 2016, Congress passed amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), with one key piece requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the best available science and...

      EPA’s Benefit-Cost Proposal Will Improve Regulatory Process

      By | August 4, 2020

      On June 4, EPA moved a step closer to improving the Clean Air Act (CAA) rulemaking process with a proposal to enhance consistency and transparency in considering the benefits...

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      Science Advisors Reject EPA’s Analysis of TCE Cardiac Study

      By | April 13, 2020

      There was big news last month that should affect how the government regulates the industrial solvent trichloroethylene (TCE), including how it conducts clean-ups at Superfund sites. Members of a...

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