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Celebrate Women's History Month! Women Making History in New Jersey

March 9, 2026 | By Tolani Taylor
During Women's History Month, we’re celebrating the historic leadership of women in New Jersey politics, including new Governor Mikie Sherrill, and the women at Clean Water Action working every day to advance environmental justice. With a new legislative session underway, we’re calling on state leaders to tackle diesel pollution from ports and warehouses by advancing the Warehouse & Port Pollution Bill and investing in clean truck solutions.
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Zero Waste Events: Join the Reuse Revolution!

October 19, 2016 | By Jenny Vickers
Did you know that enough plastic exists to cover the entire Earth in cling wrap? Everywhere you look, you can find water bottles, grocery bags, random pieces of polystyrene foam, nylons and other plastics. According to a study published in Science in January 2016, more than 300 million tons of
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Justice for Port Communities! Two Victories to Celebrate.

June 28, 2016 | By Kim Gaddy
Let's continue to keep the pressure on and remember the fight for environmental justice is a civil rights issue. As we celebrate Independence Day and reflect on our rights and freedoms, we can't forget the overburdened port communities who are disproportionately polluted upon because of the zip code they live in.
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It's not all a House of Cards

June 27, 2016 | By Alena Gallagher
Last week, I traveled from our Montclair office to the Statehouse in Trenton for a Clean Water Lobby Day. On the way there, the scene that played in my mind mirrored one from House of Cards. I thought of Kevin Spacey rolling his eyes before he opened the door to the hallway and the lobbyists dying
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