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Derailments and Spills and Protecting Clean Water
By Andy Fellows, Chesapeake Regional Director A CSX train carrying crude oil going off the tracks in Virginia is a news flash that grabs national attention for a moment, but for those involved and for the communities in which they happen, a derailment can be catastrophic, life changing and deadly. 50,000 gallons of oil are “missing,” as officials are uncertain as to how much burned in the blaze and how much ended up in the water. Though no one at this time appears to be injured, the burning oil along the James brings to mind the image of the Cuyahoga River in flames in the late 60’s, a
Jersey Renews
Clean Water Action is a proud member of Jersey Renews, a broad-coalition of labor, faith, community and environmental organizations launched in response to the urgency of the situation and to urge our elected officials to act now.
Now is the Time to Reduce Lead Exposure - the Environmental Law Institute Journal
Increased concern about lead in drinking water in the wake of the crisis in Flint, Michigan, offers society the opportunity to reduce lead exposure at the tap.
