States Lead on Toxic Chemical Reform
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/21439
"A first-ever analysis of votes on state laws aimed at protecting the public from toxic chemicals found that 18 states have passed 71 chemical safety laws in the last eight years by an overwhelming margin with broad bipartisan support.
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/21439
"A first-ever analysis of votes on state laws aimed at protecting the public from toxic chemicals found that 18 states have passed 71 chemical safety laws in the last eight years by an overwhelming margin with broad bipartisan support.
According to the report released today, of more than 9,000 votes cast by state legislators, 73% of Republicans and 99% of Democrats favored stronger protection of children's health and the environment from dangerous chemicals, with equal support from governors of each party. The report found that the pace of state policymaking on chemicals has more than tripled in eight years.
The full report is available at the link below (PDF)."
Website: www.saferchemicals.org/PDF/reports/HealthyStates.pdf
