Los Angeles Community Forum on Toxics March 21, 2010

Los Angeles Community Forum on Toxics
Hear from local experts about the chemicals in your community,
and what you can do about them!
In fall 2009, the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could protect
over 110 million Americans that live near chemical plants. The Senate will consider
this legislation this year.
In California, 344 chemical plants each put 10,000 people at risk, and over a dozen
plants here in Los Angeles threaten over 27 million people. Safer alternatives exist,
and 28 plants in our state have already converted to safer processes.
Join us in Torrance to hear about work being done in the Los Angeles area,
California, and the US to manage toxic substances and transition to safer chemical
practices. Learn more about how you can take action and get plugged into both
local and national efforts.
When:
Sunday, March 21st at 1pm-3pm
Where:
Nakano Theater (3341 West Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA)
Who:
Diane Moss, Office of Congresswoman Jane Harman
Jenny Binstock, Greenpeace USA
Luis Cabrales, Coalition for Clean Air
Erica Kent, United Steel Workers 675
*Other speakers/panelists TBA
Please RSVP to jenny.binstock@greenpeace.org. Our forum will be relaxed,
family-friendly, and open to all.
*For more information on Greenpeace efforts regarding chemical security legislation,
visit http://members.greenpeace.org/blog/greenpeaceusa_blog/2009/11/06/
historic_chemical_security_compromise_ap