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Campaigning for Environmental Justice
There are times in environmental battles when communities can start to feel this way. However, community organizing can play a critical role in bringing people together to rise up and make a difference. That's why I'm proud to be a community organizer with Clean Water Action. This past weekend, I had an incredible opportunity to work with activists in Staten Island who - like other seaport residents across the nation - are fighting for their health and environmental justice.
Two High School Freshmen Testify Wryly Before Committee on Carbon Pricing
While testifying before the Massachusetts legislature on proposed carbon pricing legislation, two Somerville High School students used humor to expose the legislation’s opponents.
False Choices: Public Safety vs. Public Health
On Monday, November 9th, the Boston City Council held a public hearing on a proposal to update Boston’s Fire code so that the city’s public spaces could, in the future purchase, furniture that is free of toxic flame retardants.
Thoughts On the Gold King Spill
In August 2015, there was a three million gallon spill of mine waste water contaminated with heavy metals at Gold King Mine.
This Week in Congressional Dirty Water Rampage
By Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director ( Follow Lynn on Twitter - @LTCWA) The Congressional rampage against protecting clean water, public health, clean air, wildlife and our national heritage continues this week. First up are funding appropriations for federal agencies, always an opportunity to use the power of the Congressional purse to interfere with ongoing efforts to clean up water pollution and address other important health and environmental issues. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
