The Turf is Artificial, But the Harm is Very Real
Artificial or synthetic turf is finding its way onto more athletic fields and playgrounds, but it is not without controversy and real concerns of safety. When comparing natural grass to artificial turf, Clean Water Action believes the evidence is clear --- natural grass is a better and safer option for both people and the environment.
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Climate Change and Environmental Contamination: Implications for the Health of Incarcerated People in New Jersey
Sydnie Bogan's work sheds light on the compounded environmental and health risks experienced by those incarcerated in New Jersey, who are often left vulnerable due to their circumstances.
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"They Paved Paradise and Called it a Parking Lot"
An article written for the Mercer County Bar Association by NJ Board Member Tirza Wahrman and husband Warren Mitlak describes a recent proposed warehouse project in West Windsor, currently stalled in the Appellate Division, and reviews strategies that communities can use to stop irresponsible siting of warehouses.
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Launch of NJ Warehouse Proximity Report and Introduction of Warehouse and Port Pollution Reduction Act!
We showcased a series of regional maps illustrating high concentrations of warehouses throughout New Jersey and the corresponding impact these facilities pose.
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Clean Water on the Move - July 2024
Welcome to Clean Water on the Move, your monthly update from Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund in New Jersey.
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A New Chapter in Environmental Justice: Swearing in X Braithwaite to the NJDEP's Environmental Justice Advisory Council
This month, Clean Water Action celebrates a significant milestone as X Braithwaite, our dedicated Environmental Justice Organizer, is sworn into the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC).
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Clean Water Action Comments on the 2024 Single Use Waste Reduction Act Proposed Department of Environmental Protection Amendments
Clean Water Action commends the work being done to ensure the Act’s success. It is imperative, though, to prevent loopholes that enable the plastics industry to continue to pollute our health and environment unnecessarily.
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We All Live Downstream - Clean Water Action Podcast
Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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