Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) is a non-profit organization based in Anchorage, AK, dedicated to protecting health and ensuring justice through collaborative research, education, advocacy, and community engagement. With a strong commitment to environmental justice, ACAT empowers communities to eliminate exposure to toxic substances and works towards the restoration and preservation of ecosystems. They strive to achieve policies based on the precautionary principle, support the rights of Indigenous peoples, and advocate for the elimination of harmful chemicals in industries and military sources.
ACAT works at various levels, from local to international, to address environmental health and justice issues, focusing on the elimination of the most dangerous chemicals. They advocate for laws that place the burden of proof on the chemicals industry and commerce, rather than on the public, and work towards raising awareness about the daily exposure to toxic chemicals. ACAT's mission is to protect Alaska's fish, wildlife, and people from harmful contaminants, promoting a sustainable and healthy environment for all.
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