Its companion organization, EAF, uses its educational, legal, technical and organizing resources to promote environmental protection. EAF provides information and assistance on federal environmental laws, regulations, legal actions, speakers and referrals. Publications are available on hazardous waste and legal action. The ED has staff scientists and attorneys who provide information and assistance on health effects of toxic chemicals and on hazardous waste disposal. The group also provides written materials on specific toxic environmental hazards and has published a citizen's guide to the federal Superfund program.
Some publications are available in Spanish.
It provides information, education, technical and referral services, and publishes a quarterly newsletter for members. This public interest group provides information on the health effects of toxic substances and on other environmental issues such as groundwater contamination. The group also has a legal arm that brings lawsuits to enforce environmental laws. CAST is a nonprofit consortium of 29 professional and scientific societies related to the food and agriculture industries. It publishes reports and provides educational materials for high school science teachers.