PROTECTING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

RTKnet: Toolbox

The organizations and links below can provide additional helpful information about right-to-know policies and useful data related to environmental health and public safety.

EPA Puts More Environment Online (OMB Watch)

Several new online tools developed by the EPA are now available to provide the public with a variety of environmental information collected by the agency.

(18 May 2010)

Gulf Oil Spill Health Hazards

Learn more about the possible human health impacts of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico with this factsheet.

(13 May 2010)

Most Personal-Care Products are Toxic (Durango Herald)

According to the Durango Herald, "Most toothpaste, skin lotions, sunscreens, shampoos, conditioners, soaps and cosmetics contain toxic substances you do not want in your body. All of these products also end up in our waterways to affect us a second time when we use the water." More product information is available at the Cosmetic Safety Database.

(10 Mar 2010)

White House Seeks More Transparent Environmental Reviews (OMB Watch)

The Obama administration has proposed new guidance intended to increase transparency and public involvement in the implementation of one of the nation's oldest and most important environmental laws, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

(09 Mar 2010)

Google Maps and EPA Data (Google Maps Mania)

This blog entry highlights some recent uses of EPA data and Google Maps technology, making the data more accessible and easier to understand.

(09 Mar 2010)

Sign Up: Webinar on Communications Strategies to Change Chemical Policy (Reproductive Health Technologies Project)

The Reproductive Health Technologies Project will conduct a webinar to discuss ways to communicate the health risks of toxics and move individuals and organizations from awareness to activism.

(22 Oct 2009)

New Forum for Toxic Chemical Policy Reform (Environmental Working Group)

A new interactive website provides news, commentary, and a forum for exchanging ideas on reforming federal toxic chemicals policies.

(19 Jun 2009)

Chemical Security 101

After analyzing the 101 most dangerous chemical facilities in the U.S., this Center for American Progress (CAP) report documents how safer and more secure chemicals and processes could reduce or eliminate the threat to millions of people from an accident or terrorist attack.

Read the report here.

Also check out CAP's interactive map. Is one of the 101 most dangerous facilities near you?

(27 Apr 2009)

Environmental Reporting Requirements by Law and Checklist

This website provides basic information on the reporting requirements of numerous environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and EPCRA. Although designed to help small businesses, the information is valuable to any concerned citizen. The site is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Environmental Reporting Requirements by Law and Checklist: http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/Compliance/ReportingRequirements.aspx

(22 Apr 2009)

THOMAS - Federal Legislation

Link to THOMAS - This website, operated by the Library of Congress, lets you search for legislation and other information about the U.S. Congress.

(07 Apr 2009)