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W.R. Grace moves forward with chemical recycling - but community pushes back
In Howard County, the Cedar Creek community’s fight to prevent W.R. Grace and Co. from constructing a pilot chemical recycling project 230 feet from neighbors’ homes has seen two major developments.
The bad: on June 19th the Maryland Department of the Environment approved Grace’s air permit to construct their facility. The good: on June 30th the Howard County Hearing Examiner reversed and remanded the county’s Department of Planning and Zoning approval of Grace’s zoning permit.What you can do about it: Join the community action on Tuesday, July 22nd, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the George Howard
Why Plastic Free July?
Each year we collaborate with our reuse partners to highlight our work reducing single use plastic foodware from our waste streams. Why? Well, we know that 50% of all plastic ever produced has been manufactured since 2000. We also know that plastic contains forever chemicals that are known to cause health problems in humans.
This July, let’s make America the Land of the Plastic-Free!
This Plastic Free July, take stock of your consumer habits, strive to reduce your plastic consumption, spread the word, take action in your community, and speak out to your local government. Let's demand an end to the reign of “disposable” plastics and build a sustainable, reusable future!
Celebrating Forty Years of Clean Water in Michigan
By Elli Bell, Michigan Energy Program Intern
Fight for Michigan's Lakes with the Clean Water Act!
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. This landmark law is still protecting Michigan residents’ health and preserving our beautiful state after all of these years and will for generations to come – as long as we continue to stand up and fight for it. While, the Act has made remarkable strides in improving water quality, removing toxics and protecting our Great Lakes and forests, there is work to be done. Pollution in the Great Lakes has led to dangerously high levels of
Who Should Oversee Carbon Capture Infrastructure in Texas?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its intention to give the Railroad Commission of Texas authority or “primacy” over Class VI carbon dioxide storage wells, but this state agency has a poor track record safely managing infrastructure. Read more about how you can get engaged today.