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Long Awaited RGGI Funding and Investments Now One Step Closer to Realization in NJ

April 22, 2020

Last week’s announcement to re-enter RGGI and secure funds through the auction is definitely long-awaited good news, but Clean Water Action will continue to push for additional funding and policies that will have a real impact on reducing pollution in low income communities, reducing our climate pollutant emissions, and more rapidly transitioning New Jersey to a clean energy economy

Progressive Leaders Urge Gov Murphy to Pause $16 Billion Highway Widening Plan in Midst of Pandemic

Today, elected officials and a wide range of progressive groups held a virtual press conference asking the Murphy Administration to pause consideration of spending $16 billion to widen the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Transportation and environmental advocates also released an alternative

Groups Sue EPA Over Free Pass for Polluters Amid Pandemic

April 16, 2020

“Giving polluters a sweeping pass on complying with regulations meant to protect people's health and the environment is the wrong way to approach challenges presented by this crisis and creates unnecessary risks for fenceline communities and our drinking water sources,” said Lynn Thorp, Campaigns Director, Clean Water Action.

Clean Water Advocates Applaud Immediate Statewide Moratorium on Water Shutoffs to Protect Californians

As COVID-19 Shows There is No Public Health Without Clean Water for All, Governor Newsom Takes Important Steps to Protect Public Health and Combat the Spread of Disease Group Supports Further Action to Meet Urgent Drinking Water Needs During COVID-19 Crisis

SACRAMENTO, CA - Clean Water Action

COVID-19 pandemic threatens water shutoffs, poses bottled water scarcity for vulnerable Californians

“We applaud those utilities who have not only placed a moratorium on shutoffs during the pandemic, but which are turning the water back on for those whose water service was turned off prior to this crisis,” said Jennifer Clary, Water Program Manager at Clean Water Action. “Those who were struggling before this emergency hit need help even more now. We urge the governor to ensure that all residential water providers follow this example.”

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