Chemicals & Pesticides

EPA is tasked with protecting the American public from the dangers of toxic chemicals and pesticides by evaluating new and existing chemicals and their risks, and researching and registering pesticide use. EPN volunteers are scientists, lawyers, and policy experts who know that there are emerging contaminants, forever chemicals, and significant work to be done.

June 25, 2026

Supreme Court Sides With Chemical Giant, Weakens Public’s Ability to Demand Warnings on Pesticide Harms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 CONTACT: Aaron Bharucha, Public Relations Associate (509) 429-1699 and epn-press@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org Supreme Court Sides With Chemical Giant, Weakens Public’s Ability…

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June 14, 2026

EPN Comments on the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission’s PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane Minimization and Monitoring Proposed Rules

On June 14, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments on North Carolina’s proposed PFAS and 1,4-dioxane rules. [Read more]

Toxic Substances

May 18, 2026

EPA’s PFAS Promises Undermined by Safeguard Delays & Rollbacks, Along with Weakened Scientific Capacity, Still Leaves Millions Exposed to Dangerous “Forever Chemicals”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2026 CONTACT: Aaron Bharucha, Public Relations Associate (509) 429-1699 and epn-press@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org EPA’s PFAS Promises Undermined by Safeguard Delays & Rollbacks,…

Chemicals & Pesticides Press Release

April 21, 2026

EPN and UCS Comments on the List of Candidates for EPA’s Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC)

On April 21, 2026, EPN submitted comments providing feedback on candidates currently under consideration for membership on EPA's Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals. [Read more]

Chemicals & Pesticides Science

April 1, 2026

Amicus Brief in Monsanto v. Durnell

EPN signed onto this amicus brief to support respondents in Monsanto v. Durnell, a Supreme Court case that looks at citizens’ right to bring suits…

Chemicals & Pesticides

January 8, 2026

EPN Testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

On January 8, 2026, EPN submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the hearing “Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and…

Chemicals & Pesticides

December 29, 2025

EPN Comments on PFAS Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA; Revision to Regulation

On December 29, 2025, EPN submitted comments opposing EPA’s proposed revisions to the PFAS reporting rule. [Read more]

Chemicals & Pesticides Toxic Substances

November 7, 2025

EPN Comments on EPA’s Proposed Rule: Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation Under TSCA

EPN submitted comments opposing EPA’s proposed TSCA rule changes that weaken 2024 protections. [Read more]

Toxic Substances

November 3, 2025

EPN Comments on Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category

EPN submitted comments opposing EPA’s proposal to extend steam electric effluent limitation deadlines. [Read more]

Toxic Substances Water

June 22, 2026

Men Focusing More on Fertility Health

Jeremy Symons, senior advisor with EPN, spoke on Fox 5 DC about the impact of microplastics and chemicals on men’s health.

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June 19, 2026

Why More Washington Men Are Asking Questions About Fertility, Testosterone, and Toxic Chemicals

Marc Boom, Senior Director of Public Affairs at EPN, and Peter Murchie, Senior Director of Policy at EPN, were quoted in The Facts Newspaper about the role…

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June 18, 2026

Women are exposed to dozens of dangerous chemicals during pregnancy, increasing risk of pre-term birth

Tracey Woodruff, former senior scientist and policy advisor in EPA’s Office of Policy Director, spoke with The PhillyVoice about the importance of evaluating chemicals before releasing them…

In The News via Philly Voice

June 10, 2026

Can A Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Make Better Coffee? This One Makes A Strong Case

Tracey Woodruff, former senior scientist and policy advisor in EPA’s Office of Policy Director, spoke with Forbes about her research into the health risks of microplastic exposure.

In The News via Forbes

June 5, 2026

Trump Moved to Eliminate Chemical Safety Board Before Deadly Spill Killed 11

Peter Murchie, senior director of policy at EPN, was quoted in Truthout about the role EPA plays in chemical disaster prevention and response.

In The News via Truthout

June 3, 2026

Hazardous Chemical Disasters Strike as Trump EPA Rolls Back Federal Safety Regulations

Martha Guzman Aceves, former EPA regional administration for region 9, spoke with Between the Lines about the recent hazardous chemical disasters and the dangers of rolling back…

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May 31, 2026

As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds

Tracey Woodruff, former senior scientist and policy advisor in EPA’s Office of Policy Director, spoke with The Chicago Tribune about the changing causes of diseases due…

In The News via The Chicago Tribune

May 31, 2026

As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds

Tracey Woodruff, former senior scientist and policy advisor in EPA’s Office of Policy Director, spoke with The Chicago Tribune about dangers of the chemicals absorbed and…

In The News via Chicago Tribune

May 28, 2026

Chemical spill cleanup raises safety concerns in Washington

Peter Murchie, Senior Director of Policy at the Environmental Protection Network, spoke with ABC News about the environmental impact of a chemical tank explosion in Washington State.

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