Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds Peaches, strawberries and grapes were almost always found to be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in the analysis

Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds

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California, environmental group plan to sue Trump administration over emissions repeal California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back immediately, vowing to take this matter to court. So has Earth Justice, one of the leading environmental law nonprofits in the country.

California, environmental group plan to sue Trump administration over emissions repeal

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Committee raises proposed constitutional amendment on environmental rights over objections about legal risks The committee voted to raise a resolution to put a constitutional amendment on environmental rights (clean air and water) into drafting. Senator Sampson warned it could invite litigation and shift policymaking to courts rather than elected lawmakers.

Connecticut's push to enshrine environmental rights in its constitution faces heated debate as concerns about potential litigation and shifting power from lawmakers to judges arise.

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Environmental Rights Town Hall to take place in Mansfield MANSFIELD — The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (NOFA) will hold a Town Hall to discuss the CT Environmental Rights Amendment.

If you want change, this is how we do it!
Connecticut! Town hall this Tuesday, at the Mansfield Public Library from 5 to 7 pm about our #GreenAmendment Rights.
Come join us, ask questions and get involved.

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All Hands on Deck Needed to Respond to the Latest Attack on Access to Justice The Government is seeking to dramatically erode the public right of access to justice via the courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on eNGOs and members of civil society who seek to challen...

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California farms applied millions of pounds of Pfas to key crops, study finds ‘Forever chemicals’ sprayed on almonds, grapes, tomatoes and other crops as activists warn of ‘obvious problem’

California farms applied millions of pounds of Pfas to key crops, study finds

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Watch Amael’s full presentation and analysis on Brazil on our latest blog here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...

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Verizon to Pay $7.7M in Settlement of Hazardous Storage Suit - MyNewsLA.com Verizon Wireless will pay $7.7 million to settle a civil enforcement action alleging widespread violations of California environmental laws. Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, had...

Verizon to Pay $7.7M in Settlement of Hazardous Storage Suit

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Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of "forever chemicals" clin...

Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear

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Today we are publishing a summary of key policies that we are urging Scottish parties to include in their manifestos at the 2026 Holyrood elections.

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Why one tribe has declared the Colorado River a legal person A tribal nation has declared the Colorado River a legal person. An Indigenous leader says it reflects how her people have traditionally valued the river as a living part of them.

Why one tribe has declared the Colorado River a legal person

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Exxon sues California over new laws requiring corporate climate disclosures Exxon Mobil has filed suit in federal court challenging two California laws that would require the oil giant to report the greenhouse emissions resulting from the use of its products globally.

Exxon sues California over new laws requiring corporate climate disclosures

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The US Constitution Left Out Nature. Green Amendments Could Fix That | Atmos Adding Green Amendments in every state could help secure fundamental environmental rights the constitution overlooked.

The US Constitution Left Out Nature. Green Amendments Could Fix That.

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How is California Phasing Out the Use of Forever Chemicals? California adopts strict new PFAS health goals and legislation to phase out ‘forever chemicals’, protecting drinking water and public health

How is California Phasing Out the Use of Forever Chemicals?

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Opinion | Ballot measure would broaden reform of California's key environmental law Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature overhauled the CEQA environmental laws for housing, but a business group wants that to include other kinds of "essential" projects.

Ballot measure would broaden reform of California’s key environmental law

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Join the CT Environmental Rights Amendment strategy session Monday, November 10 from 10 am to noon, to strategize a winning solution for protecting our fundamental rights to clean air and clean water.

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The Common Good: Green Amendments 10-17-25 - KXRW Vancouver My guest today is Maya Van Rossum, the founder and coordinator of the national Green Amendments for the Generations movement. The Green Amendments movement seeks to expand the number of states that…

It's not a nebulous concept—when you go to your faucet and turn on the water, you expect it to be clean. When you take a deep breath, you expect clean, fresh air.
@Mayakvanrossum explains on KXRW Vancouver:

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This is so cool. Our Jamaican environmental defenders are always coming up with new ways to activate!
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MASSACHUSETTS!
Next Tuesday, October 28th, join Maya van Rossum at @smithcollege to learn how we can take back power for the people.

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ERCS today launches our new Advocacy Manifesto, offering a route map for political parties to protect human rights, improve access to justice and strengthen environmental governance.

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"Defenders cannot properly defend #EnvironmentalRights if they cannot properly access their own #HumanRights to participation, access to information."

Ulises Quero of @ishr.ch underscores the urgency of creating a task force to promote mechanisms for protecting #EHRDs.

California moves to ban PFAS in consumer goods - Food & Drink International California’s legislature has approved a bill restricting the use of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in food packaging, cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski wax and some children...

California moves to ban PFAS in consumer goods

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#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #PFASBan #EnvironmentalRights

If you have any questions, comments, ideas, this is your chance to meet Maya in person. Come find us on any of listed dates & locations on our Washington Tour as we unite for a livable future.
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Residents of Brummana protested outside "Bromarche" supermarket against pollution from its generators and to support local activist Samer Karam, facing legal pressure for raising concerns. They demanded sustainable solutions to protect public health.

#Brummana #Pollution #EnvironmentalRights