Millions of Gallons of Lake Michigan Wastewater Per Day: Testimony Against The Proposed Line 5 Tunnel
The proposed Line 5 tunnel in Michigan is being sold as a reasonable replacement to the dangerous and aging twin pipelines running between Lakes Michigan and Huron in the Straits of Mackinac.It is anything but. One of the final opportunities to speak out against this fossil fuel threat in our Great Lakes is right now. Submit your comment before June 30th.
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Nano-technology is big business but is it safe?
Clean Water is pressing the state of Massachusetts to develop systems to oversee the emerging nano-technology industry.
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Baltimore's Plastic Bag Reduction Bill: public hearings and work sessions
On Tuesday, August 6, the Baltimore City Council's Judiciary Committee held its first public hearing on the Plastic Bag Reduction Bill. This important legislation bans plastic bags in stores in Baltimore, with exceptions for bags used for products like fresh meats, unpackaged fruits, or ice, and
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The Next Dirty Water Assault
Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its latest attack on the Clean Water Act and protections for our water and communities. Don’t worry if you’ve lost count -- this is the third or fourth this year -- and more are coming. What did EPA propose? The agency wants to make it harder
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What the Unpackaging Alameda Project Means For The Future Of Source Reduction
Over the course of the project, our team trained 27 volunteer ambassadors, 10 student interns, and 24 litter survey volunteers who analyzed disposable food packaging found on Park Street in Alameda before ReThink Disposable intervention. Outside of our interaction with businesses, we developed relationships with members of local government and leaders of community groups.
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Groundbreaking Plan to Reduce Lead Exposure in Drinking Water Will Also Protect Denver’s River, Lakes, and Streams
Denver Water has proposed a bold, multi-faceted plan that tackles the largest source of lead to its water customers, the lead service lines.
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Tips for Saving Energy at Home
Using less energy at home is good for the environment and your wallet. Global energy need affects energy prices, emissions, and legislation. In order to reduce rising costs, our dependence on fossil fuels, and carbon emissions, taking steps to save energy is critical. Americans could save hundreds
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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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