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Just Transition For Coal Communities

April 15, 2016 | By Jheykeel Cole
From the beginning of my internship here at Clean Water Action (CWA) talk has circulated throughout the office about the Brayton Point power plant in Somerset, MA, and the revolution that can begin at this site. From just the topic itself I was already interested in not only learning more about the
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Municipal Leaders Gather for Zero Waste Summit in Boston

Zero Waste Municipal Leaders Summit

April 14, 2016 | By Alex Papali
On April 4, during a surprise Spring snowstorm, the City of Boston and the Boston Recycling Coalition joined forces to host our first-ever Zero Waste Municipal Leaders Summit. Despite the weather, the room was abuzz with anticipation at the newly opened Bolling Building in Roxbury's Dudley Square: a
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Joining the Toxics Team

February 18, 2016 | By Kadineyse Ramize Peña
I love learning new things every day because it allows me to make better choices and better informs my future decisions. Derek Bok, the former president of Harvard University, once said “if you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”
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Toxic Injustice and the Power of Personal Stories

February 11, 2016 | By Sara Moffett
People often ask me, “What do you like best about working for Clean Water Action,” and my answer is always the same: the people. For me, the most rewarding aspect of my job is connecting with folks on the diverse experiences that drive our efforts for progressive change. We all suffer the impacts of
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