Clean Water Action: We can’t afford another shutdown, the President must drop his demand for a wall
"Instead of understanding that his unnecessary and ecologically destructive wall has been rejected by a majority of Americans, he made it clear that he would pull the same stunt in three weeks if he doesn’t get funding for his wall. This toxic precondition could scuttle negotiations before they start, leading to another shutdown. Our families, environment, and economy can’t afford the President’s obstinacy on this issue. We call on the President and Senator McConnell to listen to the public, drop the demand for a wall, and fully fund our government so agencies like EPA can get back to work and stay on the job, protecting our water, air, and communities.”
Berkeley Unanimously Passes Groundbreaking Disposable Free Dining Ordinance
BERKELEY, Calif. – The Berkeley, CA City Council has taken an important step to drastically reduce the amount of disposable foodware coming out of the doors of the city’s restaurants. Berkeley’s new policy is a precedent-setting example of how cities can lead in the global movement to reduce the
Clean Water Action: Environmental Justice Legislation Empowers NJDEP
Trenton, NJ-Today, Kim Gaddy, Environmental Justice Organizer for Clean Water Action, testified in the Senate Environment Committee hearing on legislation (S1700) sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Loretta Weinberg which would empower the NJ Department of Environmental Justice (NJDEP) to deny permits due to environmental injustice
Senate Action Lets DEP Stop Environmental Injustice
Trenton, NJ-Today, Kim Gaddy, Environmental Justice Organizer for Clean Water Action, testified in the Senate Environment Committee hearing on legislation (S1700) sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Loretta Weinberg which would empower the NJ Department of Environmental Justice (NJDEP) to deny permits due to environmental injustice
Clean Water Action: Heed Gov. Murphy's Call for Stronger, Fairer NJ
Trenton, NJ -- Clean Water Action NJ State Director Amy Goldsmith released the following statement in response to Governor Murphy's State of the State at 2 pm today.