News StoryImmediate ReleaseFebruary 1, 2024 Contact Persons:Jeanie Smith, SVCRC MemberBarbara Miller. SVCRC DirectorBetty Belisle, CRBU Coordinator Bunker Hill Superfund: Hope and Solutions to Restore Environmental/Human Health End as the US Department of Justice Leaves Citizen Voices Out (Kellogg, ID) The Bunker Hill Superfund site is the nation’s largest Superfund site with a century of lead… Continue reading Bunker Hill Superfund: USDOJ Leaves Citizen Voices Out
News & Webinars
NWTCC Annual Summit 2024
Seismic Tremors and Toxics Event to be held in-person and online, April 13, 2024. Attend in person: University of Washington4225 Roosevelt Ave., NE, Roosevelt Room, 229Seattle, WA 98195 To RSVP and get the Zoom link, please register here.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Schedule: 9:30 – 10:30 AM — Luke… Continue reading NWTCC Annual Summit 2024
The Dark Side of the Cloud
The Northwest Toxic Communities Coalition (NWTCC) invites you to attend a webinar on the environmental impacts of data centers. Free Virtual Webinar The Dark Side of the Cloud The Impact of Data Centers Held: December 2, 2023, 10 AM – 12 Noon PST Topics and Speakers: Watch a Video Recording of the Webinar
Citizens of Bunker Hill Superfund Site Demand Justice
Turned Down Again (Kellogg, ID) The U.S. Department of Justice, (USDOJ) and EPA Reg. Ten agencies agreement to meet on July 31 with the Silver Valley Community Resource Center, (SVCRC) a 35-year-old non-profit organization along with several other affected groups to discuss ongoing concerns and solutions regarding the Bunker Hill National Priority, (NPL) site failed… Continue reading Citizens of Bunker Hill Superfund Site Demand Justice
Heroes of Our Time, 2023 Annual Summit
Northwest Toxic Communities Coalition presented our 2023 Annual Summit on Saturday, May 6th between 9 AM – 3 PM. The Summit, titled Heroes of Our Time, celebrated the efforts of Dr. David Carpenter and attorneys Charlie Tebbutt and Marc Zemel. Learn more about their work and the challenges they faced along the road to success… Continue reading Heroes of Our Time, 2023 Annual Summit
Gas Stoves: Risk of Burning Methane Indoors and Alternatives
NW Toxic Communities Coalition one-hour webinar held January 27, 2023. Featuring:
NW Toxic Communities Coalition Summit 2022
2022 Summit Topics & Speakers Taking it Personally: Climate Change & Public Service, speaker Joel Clement, Harvard University, Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Teaming Up to Fight for Environmental Justice, speaker Jill Witowski Heaps, Earthjustice – NY The Power of Standing Together, speaker Robert Martin, former EPA Ombudsman PFAs: Hazards, Presence… Continue reading NW Toxic Communities Coalition Summit 2022
Register Now! — NWTCC Summit 2022: March 26
Together We Can — Promoting Environmental Health Through Science and Advocacy Read more about the 2022 Summit by following the registration link below.
EPA changes PAH Risk Status: Science or Politics? What does it mean for Region 10?
In 2017 the EPA published updated toxicity values for one type of prevalent petroleum contaminant, benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), in its IRIS database (Integrated Risk Information System). BaP is among a set of chemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are widespread pollutants caused by the incomplete combustion of petroleum products. Benzo[a]pyrene has been recognized as… Continue reading EPA changes PAH Risk Status: Science or Politics? What does it mean for Region 10?
NWTCC Webinar: What is 5G? and What do we know about its Effects?
Thank you to all who participated. To those who couldn’t attend, a recording is now available. Lunchtime webinar with David O. Carpenter, MD. Director, Institute for Health and the Environment University at Albany Held live on October 27, 2021 Sponsored by Northwest Toxic Communities Coalition