The next heat wave could be hard on your heart, especially if you're a man over 40. Heat can worsen air pollution, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and irregular heart rhythms. Check the AQI, protect your heart, and demand stronger protections for cleaner air.

Some of the biggest threats to our families’ health are almost completely invisible. Forever chemicals, microplastics, pesticides. Former EPA official Jeremy Symons joined Fox5 to break down what’s happening and why it matters for your family.

Dads do a lot to keep their families safe. But no dad can filter the air at the playground or test the water at school. That's what EPA protections are for. And they're being rolled back. This Father's Day, dads deserve to know someone has their back.

Elon Musk's xAI data center filled a Memphis neighborhood with air pollution linked to cancer. When families sued, the DOJ went to court to stop them. Citizens have the right to sue when polluters break the law. This case could carve that right away for communities everywhere.

Tiny plastic particles, in the last place men want them. In a recent study, scientists found microplastics in every human testicle they tested, carrying chemicals linked to hormone disruption and fertility problems in men. The EPA’s job is to protect us, but accountability has been lacking.

You probably think about what you eat and how you train. But what about chemicals in products you use every day? Phthalates — used in plastics and fragrances — have been linked to lower testosterone and reduced sperm quality. Many everyday exposures remain outside EPA regulations.

Here's what shaped your air, water, and health this week: Former EPA experts weighed in on chemical safety rollbacks, PFAS in drinking water, and why gutting environmental rules won't lower grocery bills. See what they've been saying at the link in the comments.

On health and its costs, Americans aren’t as divided as you think. 82% of Trump supporters want him tougher on polluters. 81% of all Americans say pollution’s costs are showing up on medical bills. EPA leaders think we want fewer protections. The country just said otherwise.

New national polling is in, and the message is clear. 82% of Trump's supporters want tougher action on corporate polluters. 7 to 1 want the EPA stronger, not weaker. Nearly 8 in 10 say they have a right to know what's in their air, water, food, and the products they use. We agree.

177 million Americans live near high-risk chemical facilities like the Washington paper mill where a tank burst last week. EPA's Risk Management Program, built to prevent disasters like this, is being rolled back. Former EPA experts and scientists are raising the alarm.

A serious chemical incident happens in the U.S. every two days. 177 million Americans live near high-risk facilities. The federal government is rolling back the rules that protect them. These rules exist because people already got hurt. They are the line that keeps us safe.

HFC regulations were just rolled back. the administration says it "won't impact the environment." Joe Goffman, former EPA official, says the real costs show up in your air, your health, and your wallet. We’re tracking these rollbacks closely. Follow us to stay up to date.

For 30 years, Marines at Camp Lejeune drank water containing TCE, a toxic solvent linked to Parkinson’s and documented at more than 1,400 military sites nationwide. The EPA finalized a ban on nearly all uses of TCE in 2024. Now, implementation of that ban is being delayed.

You would think incidents like this would lead to stronger chemical safety protections and emergency planning. Instead, the Trump administration is rolling back chemical disaster prevention rules and proposing to eliminate the Chemical Safety Board. Put our health and safety first!

Protections on your drinking water are being quietly undone. Former EPA Director Dr. Betsy Southerland joined @zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social to explain why the EPA's rollback of 4 PFAS standards is concerning — and may be illegal. Standards exist because people got sick. Follow for updates.

Your tap water could contain toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS). EPA leadership called PFAS a top priority, but they just delayed drinking water protections and reopened chemical standards. Families need enforceable protections right now, not corporate-driven delays.

The federal government is sidelining its most important independent chemical safety referee. For 40+ years EPA’s IRIS program has been the gold standard for answering two vital questions: Is a chemical dangerous? And how much exposure causes harm? theconversation.com/epa-is-sidel...

Joint Base Andrews' delay in notifying state regulators about a massive jet fuel spill near the Potomac River has added stress and potential further contamination to the river. We need accountability and a commitment to protect our local waterways.

EPA strengthened limits on ethylene oxide after finding serious risks for nearby communities. Now those safeguards are being reconsidered — without new science showing people are safe. Michelle Montoya, EPN’s Policy Director, explains why EPN is concerned.

A new EPA memo threatens Superfund cleanups — disavowing IRIS hazard values and opening the door for less-protective data at hundreds of NPL sites. We can't let potentially responsible parties trade public health for lower costs. Read more:

EPA’s vehicle rollback would leave children breathing more traffic pollution for years. Delaying Tier 4 standards means more smog, fine particles, and toxic emissions from vehicles that will stay on the road for decades. EPN’s response: www.environmentalprotectionnetwork.org/20260514_tie...

Moms already have enough to worry about. With health and safety safeguards being rolled back, how are we supposed to know what's safe? Check out our new interactive checklist to see how many toxic chemicals your family is exposed to. buff.ly/olAPx6m

Dr. Betsy Southerland said what we're all thinking: Moms have enough on their plates — bills, meals, scraped knees, bedtime stories. They shouldn't have to carry the burden of toxic exposure too. Read her full piece on Substack: buff.ly/MEaYbY0

Dr. Betsy Southerland said what we're all thinking: Moms have enough on their plates — bills, meals, scraped knees, bedtime stories. They shouldn't have to carry the burden of toxic exposure too. Read her full piece on Substack: buff.ly/MEaYbY0

Environmental protection doesn't happen by accident — it happens because of the tireless work of public servants. For Public Service Recognition Week, EPN highlights the vital role these experts play in keeping our communities healthy. Learn more: buff.ly/iqDqTpW

Don’t know about you, but we can’t seem to catch our breath. EPA has rolled back protections from toxic pollution linked to asthma attacks, heart disease, and cancer. This World Asthma Day, we stand with the 1 in 13 Americans with asthma. Cleaner air helps us all breathe easier.

HARDER: What are the health harms of this repeal? ZELDIN: It could be 0 HARDER: You think doubling the amount of mercury pollution is going to result in 0 health harms?

EPA experts spent careers setting these limits—the science is sound. Weakening them doesn't make chemicals safer. It makes the danger easier to ignore. Families deserve real safeguards, not accounting tricks.

New EPA memos now require research projects to get political approval before moving forward. This is a recipe for censorship — science should lead policy, not politics. Our health depends on transparent data and analysis, not political filters.

UK public pensions are helping fuel a U.S. LNG buildout—with local health costs & global climate consequences. Communities near terminals face more air pollution & safety risks. If all terminals are built, emissions could equal the entire EU combined.

Fine particle pollution (PM2.5) is linked to 50,000+ premature deaths a year in the U.S. Now the rule meant to reduce it is being eliminated. Clean air shouldn’t be political. It’s a basic health need. Share this. Call your representatives.

🧵 The dismantling of independent science at the EPA should concern anyone who cares about health, clean air and water, and evidence-based policymaking.

Nothing says “trust our independent review” like meeting privately with the company, deleting public health warnings they disliked, and not knowing that your staff has been coordinating with them behind closed doors

In 2024, EPA passed rules to cut ethylene oxide emissions by 90%. Today, those rules are being rolled back. If these rollbacks become permanent, we face 7.8 additional tons of toxins polluting our air every year. We need to put health over high-interest profits.

🧵The MAHA movement promised to protect our food and water from toxins. But at the EPA, it's business as usual for special interests and the health of Americans is being sidelined for deregulation. www.npr.org/2026/04/21/n...

Earth Day is a reminder that environmental progress isn’t guaranteed — it must be defended. EPN mobilizes former EPA scientists to help communities fight pollution and protect clean air and water. Make a meaningful impact this #EarthDay and donate now: buff.ly/Zb3gqzX

We love an #EarthDay cleanup. But let’s be honest: you can’t compost a lead pipe or creek-sweep your way out of PFAS and microplastics. Individual action matters—but it was never meant to replace public policy. We need leaders who put our health first and support a strong EPA.

Lois Gibbs taught us that when families organize and refuse to be dismissed, leaders listen. Fifty years later that lesson feels more urgent than ever. This Earth Day we're asking: are our leaders still listening? open.substack.com/pub/environm...

The fight for a lead-free Omaha depends on data. Low testing rates could let officials "declare victory" and walk away from essential cleanup projects prematurely. Nebraska needs universal screening NOW to ensure no neighborhood is left behind.

Trump wants to slash the @EPA budget to its lowest level since the 1980s. Former EPA science lead Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta spoke with @bloomberglaw.com about how the agency has "strayed from its mission." We can’t protect our health or climate with a skeleton crew.

EPA’s proposed rollback of coal ash safeguards is a major step backward for public health. These changes would weaken oversight of toxic waste, threatening drinking water and communities already burdened by pollution. Read our statement: buff.ly/7EdYIAR

New data shows microplastics and antidepressants are showing up in our water — yet federal safety standards are lagging. EPN's Betsy Southerland emphasizes that we can't manage what we don't regulate. It’s time for the EPA to step up and protect our water. buff.ly/sdrCxH0

🧵Every expecting parent deserves a healthy pregnancy and safe birth. But for millions, it’s a gamble. New data links “everywhere chemicals” (phthalates) to 1.9M preterm births and 74,000 newborn deaths in one year. www.cnn.com/2026/03/31/h...

For millions of people near Superfund sites, inland flooding is a toxic threat. A new EPA OIG report finds many safety plans are ignoring flood risks entirely. We can't leave public health to chance. Stronger safeguards are not optional. They’re essential. buff.ly/RciSb8J

Under Trump, the EPA has loosened mercury restrictions for power plants — rolling back years of progress and polluting our water. EPN volunteer Joe Goffman spoke with @cnn.com about the dangers of this toxin and the health impacts it poses to local communities. www.cnn.com/2026/03/18/c...

Chemical accidents happen every year—putting communities at risk. EPA’s Risk Management Program helps prevent them. Weakening it puts workers and nearby communities in greater danger. We should be reducing risk—not increasing it. Americans want to be #SaferNotSicker

The EPA's proposal to weaken air pollution limits on ethylene oxide guts 2024 protections designed to reduce cancer risks for nearby communities by 92%. Once again, industry profits are being prioritized over our health. Read more via @publicnewsservice.bsky.social

We refuse to stay silent while Lee Zeldin treats our lives like a line item to be deleted. The EPA is for the people, not polluters. His time is up; Lee Zeldin must go. #GameOverZeldin www.gameoverzeldin.com

What does the future of clean air look like in light of EPA's rollback of the endangerment finding? Joe Goffman, former Assistant Administrator at EPA, spoke about the implications of this rollback and the dangers posed to public health.

Just one year into the Trump admin, civil service purges and the repeal of the "endangerment finding" have changed the game and U.S. climate policy is at a crossroads. Join EPN and @peer.org for a webinar on how to combat these rollbacks: