Endorsed AB-345, which requires the CA Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to create an environmental justice program to identify and address any gaps in existing programs, policies, or activities and to develop by July 2022, agency regulations specifying a minimum setback distances between oil and gas activities and schools, childcare facilities, playgrounds, residences, ...
Opposed the continued use of Carbon Tetrachloride by submitting public comments related to the EPA Draft Risk Evaluation. In its initial assessment, the EPA found that Carbon Tetrachloride poses no risks to the environment or to those working directly with the chemical. Meanwhile, independent studies have concluded that the chemical is carcinogenic, threatens groundwater supplies, ...
Endorsed SB 1044, which bans the manufacture, distribution and use of PFAS contained in firefighting foam. The use of these “forever chemicals” are associated with serious health problems including cancer, reproductive and immune system harm, and other diseases. May 2020.
Letter: End California’s wet markets to help end pandemics, by Dr. David Bezanson
MAY 4, 2020 View original newsletter email SUPPORTING HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS Our hearts and thoughts are with all of the health-care professionals working on the frontlines of this epidemic and courageously taking care of patients. Along with you, we are advocating for all health-care workers to receive the personal protection equipment they require, for the ...
