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Clean Water Action: Congress is taking climate change seriously, that’s good for our health and water

February 7, 2019

"This type of bold thinking from Congress is what we have been missing, and exactly what Americans voted for in November. This is a good start. We’re glad that Representatives and Senators aren’t wasting any time -- we’ve already lost so much thanks to inaction by previous Congresses, President Trump’s climate denialism, and and the current Administration’s rollbacks."

Carbon Pricing Coalition Praises House Majority Co-Sponsoring Bill to Put a Price on Carbon Pollution

Boston, MA. (February 1, 2019, 3:30 p.m.) – The coalition of more than 60 organizations that support carbon pollution pricing today praised the 93 representatives – significantly more than a majority of the 160-member House – and 11 Senators who have signed on to co-sponsor HD.2370, which puts a

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Transit Equity Rally in Paterson: Workers & Community Members Advocate for Accessible Public Transit Run on Clean, Renewable Energy

February 4, 2019

Paterson, NJ – Several dozen people gathered at City Hall on Monday, February 4 to show support for the electrification of New Jersey’s transportation system.

Extreme Weather Highlights Urgent Need for Energy Infrastructure Updates Across Midwest

January 31, 2019

Recent IPCC and federal studies are clear: we have to act now. Bold decisions are needed to decarbonize power girds and invest in renewable energy sources to . The polar vortex and deep freeze across the Midwest is another reminder that we need strong local and state leadership to fill the vacuum created by a federal pull back on action on climate.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Takes the Lead for Clean Water

January 30, 2019

Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced today that he will cast a vote as the Chairman of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) in support of a watershed-wide permanent ban on fracking and its associated activities, including a ban of wastewater storage, processing and discharges in the Basin, and a ban on water exports from the watershed to fuel fracking elsewhere.

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