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California Bans PFAS in Paper-Based Food Packaging
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“The insidious thing about PFAS is that we are not only exposed by using products that contain them, but we are re-exposed when these chemicals get into our water, air, soil, and crops,” said Andria Ventura, legislative and policy director at Clean Water Action. “Since food packaging is a major source of litter in water and can contaminate compost, our precious water resources and food are at risk. That’s why AB 1200 is so important.”
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State Water Resources Control Board adopts historic plan to address water-related COVID-debt
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Yesterday, the State Water Resource Control Board voted to adopt the California Water & Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program Guidelines (WWAP). These guidelines are the forerunner to the disbursement of hundreds of millions of dollars in debt relief to customers of California’s public water systems.
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Clean Water Action, Governor Murphy Campaign in Newark, Promises Made and Kept - Now Murphy Vows to Reduce Pollution in EJ neighborhoods, Be a Climate Gamechanger
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Clean Water Action officially endorsed Governor Phil Murphy for re-election today at the same site it announced its endorsement of then candidate Murphy four years ago.
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Clean Water Action, Governor Murphy to Campaign in Newark for more Climate Justice promises made, promises kept and more to be announced
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Governor Murphy and Clean Water Action will hold a press conference to discuss promises made, promises kept, unfinished business and more to come on environmental justice, climate, green jobs and public health.
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PennEast Pipeline Cancelled! Dogged Opposition by the People Wins the Day
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"Thanks to the tireless work of our members, organizers, local activists, and elected officials who never stopped believing we could stop this dangerous and unnecessary pipeline, we are celebrating today," said Eric Benson, Clean Water Action, NJ Campaigns Director. "But we know the fossil fuel industry will continue to try to put their profits before people and the planet. We are ready to build on our existing deep partnerships with Governor Murphy, US Representatives Watson-Coleman and Malinowski, NJ Senators Turner and Bateman, and Assemblyman Zwicker. Together we will continue to fight to build a clean energy future -- and we know we can win."
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