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Staff Counsel

Monica Mercola

Monica received her law degree from Brooklyn Law School where she developed an interest in the connection between civil rights issues and environmental issues and was published in the Brooklyn Law School Journal of Law and Policy. Previously, she studied Philosophy at Northeastern University. Prior to joining PEER, Monica has worked at Earthjustice as a Summer Law Clerk and at a variety of state and federal agencies including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Monica enjoys biking around New York City, going to the farmer’s market, and making paella.

COMMENTARY | Don’t Let Plastics Overtake the Earth

by | April 22, 2023
We are recommitting ourselves to finding ways to rapidly reduce our dependence on plastics and their impact on the environment and human health ...

Los Angeles’ Artificial Turf Plan Misguided

by | October 18, 2022
PFAS Found in Turf Dangerous for Children ...

False Artificial Turf Recycling Claims Ripped

by | March 7, 2022
FTC Enforcement Urged to End Deceptive Turf Industry Greenwashing ...

Does Biden Consider Artificial Turf “Conserved” Land?

by | February 22, 2022
Lawsuit to Uncover Turf Industry Greenwashing in 30x30 Conservation Plan ...

COMMENTARY | It’s Time to Ban Most PFAS Uses

by | April 14, 2021
Congress needs to step up and ban all but essential uses of PFAS and hold polluters accountable. Every delay in regulation increases exposure ...
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