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Key Milestone Transitioning Away from Coal: Brayton Point Water Tower Implosion
“The fight for climate justice is one of the biggest battles we face,” said Cindy Luppi, New England Director, Clean Water Action, who has partnered with local leaders and health groups since the 1990s on these efforts. “We know our children’s future depends on us moving away from the burning of coal and other fossil fuels, but we have to find real world solutions that show respect for workers and communities, and keep the lights on powered with clean energy at the same time. ”
Proposed Solar Field on 240+ Acres of Forest
Georgetown University is currently proposing to cut down 249 acres of Southern Maryland’s largest forest to build a large-scale solar facility. This forest is one of Maryland’s targeted ecological areas, meaning it is a conservation priority for the state. It is home to many at-risk birds as well as Tier II streams, the designation given to Maryland’s highest quality streams. Please click here to email MDE: protect Southern Maryland's largest forest.
As we know, forests play an important role in climate and water quality. They sequester carbon and are natural filters that stop sediments and
Protecting Clean Energy in Connecticut
Earth Month is a good time to share what we’re doing together to protect the planet, startingin Connecticut.
Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time with impacts on water, air and public health. Recent reports urging immediate call to action are alarming yet can drive political will for rapid and radical change needed to reverse course. In addition to shifting to renewable sources and electrifying our transportation system, we must reduce energy consumption by using energy more efficiently. Connecticut has programs in place to help residents and business owners significantly
Jersey City Promotes Benefits of Electrifying Transportation Infrastructure
Clean Water Action joins its Electrify NJ partners and Mayor Fulop in drawing attention to electric vehicle options that could significantly reduce climate gases and related impacts– be they personal cars, trucks, buses, ride/car share options.
EARTH DAY: Groups Urge NJ Legislature and Gov. Murphy for a Green Agenda
Today environmental groups are holding an Earth Day press conference demanding the state Legislature and Governor move forward on a strong environmental agenda for New Jersey. We have a climate crisis that’s getting worse.