Legislative language moving through Congress, intended to prevent farmers, consumers, and workers from holding pesticide manufacturers accountable for the harm caused by their toxic products, is being opposed by a broad coalition of farmers, beekeepers, consumers, environmentalists, and workers, with the release of a joint statement opposing a dramatic change in a fundamental legal right.  

Summary Analysis of Key Updates to the Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule in 2024 (Coming Clean)

In spring 2024, after a multi-year collective advocacy effort, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention” rule which updated the Risk Management Program (RMP) rule “to further protect vulnerable communities from chemical accidents, especially those living near facilities in industry sectors with high accident rates.” Read our summary of what's new in the rule, how it impacts communities, and how you can encourage EPA to implement this rule to its fullest. 

EPA Must Rely on Proven Science: Misuse of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) Will Harm Workers, Communities, and Ecosystems (NRDC, Coming Clean, partners 2024)

This fact sheet explains how NAMs -  which are mostly unproven and include biochemical, molecular, and cell-based assays and computational models widely promoted by the chemical industry as an alternative to rodent tests - frequently understate or incorrectly evaluate chemical hazard and risk. If NAMs are used to weaken chemical safety protections, this could cause harm to workers, families, wildlife and ecosystems. Download the factsheet in English and Spanish.