Best Buy launched a chemicals policy in 2017 but didn’t publish the list of chemicals it is restricting until recently. While a step in the right direction, the list of chemicals does not go far enough — it is woefully inadequate in addressing harmful flame retardants and other toxics. In the year ahead, Best Buy must significantly expand its list of restricted chemicals and ban toxic flame retardants in the enclosures of all televisions it sells.
Don’t let a chemical industry insider weaken health protections
You may have already heard that the Trump administration is taking actions behind the scenes to weaken an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to protect us from PFAS chemicals. You may be outraged (but probably not surprised) to learn that these actions have been driven by a former chemical industry lobbyist—who’s now nominated to run our top consumer protection agency.
10 documentaries to stream for Earth Day
As the coronavirus quarantine continues, in-person events to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day have been canceled around the world. So we’ve assembled our picks for documentaries that will outrage and inspire you—all available for streaming at home.
