Elixir for 2018: Remembering Dr. King’s Life and Kennedy’s Tribute
Martin Luther King dedicated his life to love and to justice between fellow human beings. He died in the cause of that effort. In this difficult day, in this difficult time for the United States, it’s perhaps well to ask what kind of a nation we are and what direction we want to move in. […]
Hoosier Mom Calls on State Senators to Keep Schools Safe
Like many parents of young children I have a lot of things to consider when trying to make the best decisions for my children and their future. One thing I should not have to consider is whether or not they will be exposed to a known carcinogen every single day while they attend school. I […]
Are You Paying Too Much for Your Carcinogens?
5. $2.1 Million for 1 Pound of Hamburger CarcinogensNow this is the most expensive way in our lineup to get your toxins. You could eat a burger a day for a 1,000 years and still not have a pound of these carcinogens.4. $864 for 1 Pound of Cigarette CarcinogensYou might have guessed that this would […]
Tesla + Green Roof + Coal Tar, Does Not = Sustainability
Site of 2017 Emerging Contaminants Conference Surrounded by…Toxins! Any facility that claims to be “sustainable,” but uses coal tar sealers on their parking lots is an insult to the word and to the professionals who work hard to make these projects healthier for the occupants and the planet. You know, I don’t point out every […]
Crayola’s “Safety” Commitment Ignores Exposure to Toxic Coatings
Crayola Seems Concerned about Safety You would think that a company that appears to obsess about the safety of kids using their products would at least warn adults about the exposure of children to toxic coal tar sealers. Coal tar sealers are the black coating still used in many parts of the country on parking lots, […]
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 […]
Overhaul of Coal Tar Free America Underway
After 3 years of continuous tinkering with this site’s look and feel, it was time for a major overhaul. What you see today is, hopefully, an improved interface, easier navigation, better viewing on all types of devices, and some aids for both frequent and first time visitors. While there are still a few annoyances which […]
New and Despicable: Graphic Summary of Toxic Coal Tar Pollution
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 […]