Inside the Coal Tar Industry’s Propaganda to Stop the IL Ban
Last time I checked, the State of Illinois ended their session marking more than 700 days without a working budget. That may have contributed to the difficulty in getting a ban (HB 2958) passed, but the propaganda by the industry didn’t help.We have obtained a copy of the what the industry was distributing to legislators […]
From Neighborhood to State Law? Coal Tar Ban Bill Goes to CT Governor!
Led final passage of new law to protect CT’s health and environment by banning coal tar sealants. pic.twitter.com/Hf67ToZDGw— Ted Kennedy Jr. (@TedKennedyJR) June 7, 2017 State Representative Pat Boyd on the Coal Tar Bill https://t.co/TvI4CP0wHd via @YouTube— Rep. Pat Boyd (@RepPatBoyd) January 31, 2017 CT Dept of Public Health warns against the use of coal […]
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 might be surprised at the fundamentals we agree on, but your conclusions appear to be a leap of convenience which […]
“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 (here’s a link to several). To be honest there’s an odd bit of nostalgia for me like remembering when you’ve battled […]
Chicagoland Scientist Says Coal Tar Sealer Ban is an Uncomplicated Taxpayer Issue
The following is the testimony that Deanna Doohaluk, MPH of the Conservation Foundation gave in support of the ban of coal tar sealers in Illinois. When it comes to summarizing the watershed/taxpayer nexus with clarity, she threw nothing but strikes! It is included here with the permission of the Conservation Foundation.At time of publishing, this […]
“Lesson in Good Government” Leads Suburban Chicago Community to Ban Coal Tar Sealers
Village of Wilmette listens & rejects industry arguments While it appears that over 25 million Americans watched the President’s address to Congress last night, there was also good TV to be seen in the livestream of the Village of Wilmette Council meeting. Several high school students were on hand to witness portions of what the […]
Industry “No Risk” Claims Pure Fiction
On February 24th the Daily North Shore (Illinois) published an opinion piece by the coal tar industry trade group entitled, “Sealcoating Ban Lacks Research.” Too bad the paper doesn’t have a fiction section because that is where that opinion piece belongs. The industry, namely the Pavement Coatings Technology Council, makes a slough of false statements in […]
A Glimpse at a Life Well Lived: Coal Tar Ban Advocate Dr. Dave Wilson
Dr. Dave Wilson, my most revered partner in the fight against #coaltar sealant. A glimpse at a life well lived: https://t.co/dM6bZJNqIL— Rebecca Esselman (@NatureIsWater) February 15, 2017 Why Dr. Wilson was so passionate about coal tar sealers. Van Buren Twnshp MI Presentation by Dr. Wilson regarding coal tar pavement sealers. His full obituary from Vanderbilt […]
Thanks Ypsilanti, Huron River Watershed Now 40% Coal-tar Free
Earlier this week the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan finalized a ban of coal tar pavement sealers. It is especially appreciated for a community in the midst of urgent matters pressing upon them. As symbolic as this action may appear, it stems the tide of unnecessary distribution of about 20,000 gallons toxic contaminants into the city […]
Open Letter to Canada: Ban Coal Tar Sealers!
The following letter is in response to proposed regulation of coal tar in Canada and was sent to their lead regulatory agency Environment and Climate Change Canada. Greetings, Thank you for your work in preparing this Assessment. I am a civil and environmental engineer and am not a toxicologist. I am not an expert in Canadian […]