NIOSH Proposes New Policy for Workplace Carcinogens
On November 15th 2013 the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) released the draft of their new, proposed carcinogen policy, to replace the original policy issued in 1978. This draft is available for public comment and all comments must be received in writing at the NIOSH docket office by February 13th 2014. We … Read more
NSTAR Campaign 2013 Recap & Update from Sue Phelan of GreenCAPE
September NSTAR Rally: click here to see photos from the Rally November 15 Despite vigorous objections from all 15 Cape towns, the Cape legislative delegation, thousands of residents, businesses, and public health professionals, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) – NSTAR’s compliant state “regulator”- approved NSTAR’s plan to spray a mixture of 5 herbicides … Read more
Party for Prevention 2014
Thank you to all who helped make possible the 16th annual Lesbians & Friends Dance: A Party for Prevention – the success of this event year after year is thanks to the dedication of you, our incredible supporters!
Senator Dan Wolf Speaks out Against NSTAR Spraying
NStar disrespects democracy By DANIEL WOLF The decision by NStar — or better put, the larger corporate conglomerate Northeast Utilities — to resume spraying herbicides on rights-of-way across the Cape and Martha’s Vineyard is more than a slap in the face of our communities. It disrespects democracy. I understand that this utility has the … Read more