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Executive Director, Environmental Defense Fund | Board member, Children’s National Hospital
A little history lesson... Back in the 1960s the pesticide DDT was widely used. And it was poisoning osprey and other birds. So, a couple of scientists teamed up with a lawyer and took the case for banning DDT to court. It was unheard of back then. But it was vital to address the harms of DDT and enforce the law. The court banned DDT use in Long Island. And the two scientists and their lawyer formed Environmental Defense Fund. A few years later EDF played a pivotal role in securing a nationwide DDT ban. So why the trip down memory lane? Because courts have a duty to respect and enforce the laws ensuring people and the environment are safe. But recent SCOTUS rulings have made lots of us question whether the highest court in the U.S. is taking that duty seriously. Last week SCOTUS issued several rulings that could put the health, safety and even lives of millions of Americans at risk. EDF was involved in two of those cases. In both, the court sided with fossil fuel interests and other major polluters at the expense of people and the planet. EDF will keep working to ensure clean air, clean water, and a safe climate, and to ensure all people can thrive free from the scourge of pollution. Because justice is based on the principle that we all have a responsibility to each other. And powerful polluters shouldn’t be allowed to litigate their way out of it. Read more about these rulings here: https://lnkd.in/e6QgazpJ And here: https://lnkd.in/eMwyf3S3
Amanda Leland history echoes with the power of justice and change! EDF's legacy, from DDT to today's battles, underscores the vital role of vigilance and action. Keep leading the charge for a cleaner, safer world—we're with you every step! 🌍💚 #EnvironmentalJustice #EDF #CleanEnergy
The Clean Air Act (1967) was last amended in 1990 with HW in WH. Revamping the CAA is more urgent now than ever given the ongoing hodge podge clean energy trasition. IMHO we need a revised CAA & a companion Clean Energy Trasition Act. Clean Energy across the USA is the best way to bring healthy AQ to each & every American. Of course it can’t happen and will not happen because of toxic politics.