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Groups Question Patterson Dental’s Toxic Trade in Mercury Amalgam
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Health, disability and environmental groups are questioning Patterson Dental’s continued production, distribution, and sales of dental amalgam. Composed of 50% mercury, a well-known neurotoxicant, amalgam is a health risk for children and other vulnerable populations, and results in a significant release of mercury pollution.
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New report: “The Need to Enforce: Waste Ban Regulations in Massachusetts” | Press Release
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“The bottom line is: this should not be hard,” said Elizabeth Saunders of Clean Water Action. “There are many environmental problems that are incredibly complicated to solve, but this is straightforward. We could drastically reduce waste in Massachusetts by doing the basics–enforcing the long established DEP waste bans.”
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First-in-the-Nation Water Affordability Program Heads to Governor’s Desk
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Today, the California legislature made history by passing SB 222 (Dodd) which will create the first statewide water and sewer rate assistance program in the country.
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts' 2022 General Endorsements
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Clean Water Action is pleased to announce the candidates we have endorsed in the 2022 General Election!
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Clean Water Action Statement on President Biden Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act
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Today President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which makes historic investments to combat climate change. A 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 will help ensure we protect future generations from the worst climate impacts.
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