Advocating for the Elimination of Toxic Coal Tar Sealers from Our Parking Lots, Homes and Environment

"So if you have family and relatives around the country, make sure they're aware of the dangers that coal-tar-based sealants pose to their health and environment. If you want to learn more, a good source of information is Coal Tar Free America."
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“Trifecta of Doom” from Coal Tar Sealers = Industrial-grade Child Exposure

“Trifecta of Doom” from Coal Tar Sealers = Industrial-grade Child Exposure

The State of Maine is taking another run at a coal tar sealer ban (LD1235). The first was in 2013 and then in 2015. There have been several stories on this site covering those efforts

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Calling BS on Laughable, Dirty Coal Tar Industry…and the Washington Post

Calling BS on Laughable, Dirty Coal Tar Industry…and the Washington Post

Yesterday the Washington Post published an article reviewing the details of US manufacturers' complaints to the Trump Administration about regulatory burdens which hamper business. Over 150 responded.Amazingly the reporter highlighted a letter from the Pavement

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Tar Ghouls: a Ghastly Reminder

Tar Ghouls: a Ghastly Reminder

Across this site you can read about the effects of toxic coal tar sealers on people, the environment and economy. But rarely do we have a visual of this impact.So check out this image I

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ACTION ALERT: IL HB2958 Amended From Coal Tar Ban to Ban Choice

ACTION ALERT: IL HB2958 Amended From Coal Tar Ban to Ban Choice

from the Illinois Sierra Club:Amendment 2 will allow local control to non-home rule municipalities and counties to regulate the use of carcinogenic coal tar pavement sealants. [The only home rule county in Illinois is Cook,

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2017 Coal Tar vs. Asphalt Sealer Price Comparison: Coal Tar Unappealing; Asphalt Prices Flat

2017 Coal Tar vs. Asphalt Sealer Price Comparison: Coal Tar Unappealing; Asphalt Prices Flat

It's time for our annual survey of the retail prices for coal tar and asphalt based sealers. Here's the heart of what we know:  1. The average of 14 different retail asphalt sealers is unchanged since last

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Asleep at the Wheel? 3 Reasons Why IL Lawmaker is Against Coal Tar Ban

Asleep at the Wheel? 3 Reasons Why IL Lawmaker is Against Coal Tar Ban

Representative Reick, I am taking the time to respond to you because I believe you might have some political courage to have an open mind and act beyond the current agenda of your party. You

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