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  • Protect our water from Power Plant Pollution today!

    Stop Toxic Pollution Now!

    Every year, coal plants dump and leak millions of pounds of nasty pollutants into our rivers, streams, and other precious water resources.

    This has to stop. Take action now.

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    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ready to protect the drinking water sources for 117 million Americans.

    Tell President Obama to let EPA get the job done!

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  • Stop Packaging Pollution

    Stop Packaging RI!

    With up to 80% of marine debris coming from land-based litter it time for us to take action to prevent future pollution.

    Find out more and take action today!

  • Toxic Coal Ash: Coal's Dirty Backside

    Coal Ash

    Coal ash is a toxic mess that contains a mixture of arsenic, lead, mercury, and cancer causing toxins.

    We generate enough waste to fill 426,780 Olympic sized swimming pools, yet it's less regulated than our household trash.

     

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Stand With Gina for EPA

  • Stand With Gina for EPA

    GinaMcCarthy-th.jpgMore than two months ago President Obama nominated Gina McCarthy, a dedicated public servant with nearly three decades of experience, to be EPA Administrator. We’re still waiting for the Senate to confirm her. You can make sure she gets a vote, and that your Senators vote YES, by telling your Senators “I stand with Gina!” Click here to tell your Senators!

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The National Newsletter | Spring 2013

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    The National Newsletter | Spring 2013
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    spring 2013 edition

    Inside

    • Power Plant Pollution
    • Help Us "Get it Done"
    • Protect Streams & Wetlands
    • Coal Ash Pollution: Time for Action
    • Stand With Gina
    • Goodbye to Dirty Coal in MA?
    • Saving Water in Texas
    • Tackling Trash
    • Put Drinking Water First
    • The Source Water Collaborative

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    Protect Water: Keep Toxic Chemicals Out

    Can you name the number one source of toxic water pollution in the U.S.?
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    This source is responsible for more than half of all the toxic pollution in the nation’s rivers and streams — more than 23 billion pounds of toxic water pollution in 2008 alone.
    All that pollution is coming from the power plants that generate electricity for homes and businesses across the country. Coal-fired power plants are the biggest offenders. Many of them hardly treat their waste at all. They just dump it directly into rivers and streams. Read more
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