 Just released: "Toxic Trains and Public Safety in New York State: The Case for Urgent Action"
Download Report CEC's new report shows that the risk to New York State communities from freight trains with hazardous loads is far too high. There is much federal, state, and local governments can do to prevent train-borne chemical disaster.
We include a fact sheet you can print and distribute widely Download Fact Sheet.
Please read the report and then join us by sending an email to the Governor urging him to take the actions recommended in the report.
Tell the Governor to Prevent a Toxic Train Disaster!
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CEC Testifies about Toxic Trains before Albany Common Council view >
Steve Breyman presents testimony in support of a toxic train re-routing ordinance before the Public Safety Committee of the Albany Common Council
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Just Released: Cancer Prevention through Pollution Prevention: State Policies to Reduce the Public’s Exposure to Carinogens
 Download Report CEC's new report shows that cancer incidence in New York is far too high. There is much state government might do to reduce cancer incidence through prevention policies. The good news in the report is that there are five actions Governor Spitzer can take to help prevent cancer in New York.
We include a fact sheet you can print and distribute widely Download Fact Sheet
Please read the report and then join us by sending a fax or email to the Governor urging him to take the five actions recommended in the report.
Tell the Governor to Enact NYS Cancer Prevention Policies |
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Steve Breyman speaks at the bill signing ceremony for the new partial ban on creosote law, July 26, 2007, in the Red Room of the Capitol.
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| Just Released: Let's 'Put a Lid' on PBTs: An Action Plan to Phase Out Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins |
 Download Report CEC's new report shows that PBTs (including those notorious PCBs in the Hudson) in our waste stream and in our products remain a serious risk for ecosystem and human health in New York. We include a fact sheet you can print and distribute widely
Download Fact Sheet The good news in the report is that more and more states, municipalities, and companies are working to phase-out PBTs. Now, its New York's turn. CEC calls on Governor Spitzer to issue an Executive Order to phase out PBTs and promote safer alternatives to them. |
 Please read the report and then join us by sending a fax or email to the Governor asking for his signature on the Executive Order.
Tell the Governor to
Phase Out PBTs! |
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 PVC Target Day of Action
May 24, 2007
Target Faces Mounting Pressure to Phase Out Toxic Products & Packaging
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First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer and Deputy Secretary for the Environment Judith Enck at Greening the Mansion press conference, May 1, 2007.
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March 5, 2007: Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Budget Testimony Read >
 2/22/2007 Residents, environmentalists still oppose expanding Rapp Rd. landfill
"It doesn't make sense to me why you want to expand when what you already have stinks," said one Albany resident. View Report on
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CEC In the News |
Albany Times Union September 20, 2007
$190M turns toxic site into field Army Corps of Engineers says removal of tainted soil from NL Industries plant is complete read>
The Gazette September 15 Rupert dam foes dial up pressure on Hydro
Vow legal fight. $5-billion project violates federal laws, environmentalists say read>
Post Chronicle Sep 14, 2007
New James Bay Dams Will Destroy Quebec River, Say Environmentalists read>
WTEN Albany - Sep 12, 2007 Toxic Chemicals Possibly Transported Through Your Backyard read>
CBS 6 Albany September 11, 2007 New CEC Report: Toxic Trains a Threat to Public Safety read >
Glens Falls Post-Star - September 11, 2007 Making changes Vegetarians will advocate at local expo read>
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle August 26, 2007 Kodak Park tainted past hard to bury
Some claim state oversight isn't stringent enough read > Albany Times Union July 29, 2007 Home Green Home read >
July 27, 2007
GOVERNOR SPITZER SIGNS BILL TO PROTECT WORKERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM TOXIC WOOD PRESERVATIVE read release >
Ithaca Journal, July 20, 2007 Group wants state to act on toxins read >
July 16, 2007 Steve Breyman's testimony before the Albany Common Council regarding the Hazardous Train Rerouting Ordinance read >
NY Daily News - July 3rd 2007 An 'honor' boro could do without Lot one of state's most toxic read >
Inside Out - May/June Issue Interview with Steve Breyman read >
Legislative Gazette- May 29, 2007 CEC names ‘Dirty Dozen’ NOTE: The print version of the story includes an excellent photo of Dan Spilman standing next to the fine poster Laura McCarthy made of the "winners." SB read >
Utica Observer-Dispatch May 22, 2007
Editorial: State needs better policy on toxic sites read >
Press Release: Albany, NY, May 24, 2007 Target Faces Mounting Pressure to Phase Out Toxic Products
& Packaging On Day of Annual Shareholder Meeting
New Report Shows Target Lags Behind Other Major Retailers in Refusing to
Replace Toxic Packaging, Toys and Shower Curtains With Safe Alternatives
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Albany Times Union: May 23 Albany places in dirty dozen - City's decision to expand dump into preserve lands it on environmental group's list of polluters read >
May 22 Groups Unveil New York’s “Dirty Dozen” Awards. “Winners” Asked to Step Up and Make Necessary Changes media release | summary of winners | photos
Legislative Gazette: Mon, May 21, 2007
Environmental group warns of dangerous car seats read >
May 19, 2007 CEC's table at the Albany County Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Housing Fair photo >
Utica Observer-Dispatch: May 12, 2007 Clinton cleanup may occur after 20 years read>
Sive, Paget & Riesel: 10 May 2007 United States: Environmental Groups Sue NYSDEC Over New Brownfield Regulations read>
Catholic News: May 1, 2007Service Unborn children seen as "test rodents” for untested chemicals read >
April 27, 2007 Metro New York CEC Board Member to Run DEC in NYC read >
April 14, 2007 National Day of Climate Action. Step It Up! Video
April 11, 2007 Disatchers Union wins Tentative Pact
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The Advertiser: March 30, 2007 County Democrats Victorious with Bottle Bill
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Feb 22, 2007 It's Time to Update the Bottle Bill read >
The Advertiser: Feb 23, 2007 Support The Bigger Better Bottle Bill read letter>
Daily Gazette: March 17, 2007 Landfill's neighbors may file suit against city over bad odor read >
Daily Gazette: March 14, 2007 Meeting Tonight For Landfill Neighbors
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The World at Home: A Household Guide to Building Green
