By Makenna Nickens This article was originally published in our Spring Alert Newsletter that was delivered to MCE members in April 2025. Donate and Join now to start receiving your newsletter, other benefits, and to support our mission! For almost 20 years, the iconic Kansas City Star Press Pavilion has been a facet of the…
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By Maxine Gill, MCE Policy Coordinator This week, the comment period is closing on MoDNR’s proposal to rescind a statewide regulation governing Polychlorinated Biphenyls, or PCBs– a group of highly toxic, potent, and persistent chemicals. Due to their flame-resistance, chemical stability, and effective insulation properties, PCBs were used in electrical equipment, industrial materials, some pesticides,…
Read MoreMCE’s Policy Coordinator Maxine Gill recently sent a letter to U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, asking them to vote against the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secertary of HHS. Read her letter below.
Read MoreJoin MCE and partners to learn about industrial wastewater sludge and PFAS, the public health concerns for each, and what action you can take to protect you and your community! When: Monday, December 16, 2024 – 5:30-7:00 pm. Where: Register for the Zoom webinar here. Speakers: Melissa Vatterott, Director of Policy & Strategy – Missouri…
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Missouri Coalition for the Environment is working with community partners to create the first-ever Extreme Urban Heat Policy Plan with the city of St. Louis. This three-year, community-driven initiative will identify and work to address increased health risks, death rates, and energy costs faced by citizens from climate change induced extreme heat. If you are…
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