Environmental Health Trump’s EPA disbanded pollution advisory panel, so they’re reconvening on their own
September 29, 2019 Liz Borkowski, MPH

Last year, the Trump administration EPA dismissed the Particulate Matter Review Panel, leaving the agency and its primary group of clean air advisors without the expertise they need to thoroughly update air pollution standards. The review panel’s scientists are so committed to their work that they’ve decided to meet and provide their crucial advice even without the federal government’s blessing.

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Global Supply Chain New reports shine spotlight on underlying causes of terrible working conditions in global supply chains
September 4, 2019 Garrett Brown

This year has seen the usual flood of reports documenting unsafe, unhealthy and illegal conditions in global supply chains, but there is a growing body of research that highlight the underlying root cause of these conditions: the business model and sourcing practices of the international “brands” that sell us our clothing, electronics, sports shoes and so much more.

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Environmental Health Trampling science in a rush to drill
August 4, 2019 Liz Borkowski, MPH

Examples of federal agencies ignoring and suppressing science are alarmingly common these days, but Adam Federman’s investigation into the Department of the Interior’s actions regarding the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is especially breathtaking.

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Global Supply Chain Latest data on working conditions in global supply chains, July 2019 edition
August 3, 2019 Garrett Brown

The latest resource list on articles and reports describing unsafe and illegal working conditions in global supply chains producing consumer goods for the world economy. There are the usual tales of exploitation and woe, but also growing campaigns to recognize and end sexual harassment of women workers, and recognition that it is precisely the sourcing practices of the international “brands” that lead to abusive conditions in global supply chains.

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