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MA Senate Releases Energy Infographics and Also Passes Great Legislation
On Thursday, June 30, the Massachusetts Senate released a bunch of really cool infographics and also voted unanimously to pass S2372, omnibus energy legislation that significantly increases our state’s use of clean power. The Senate’s legislation will now be “conferenced” with an earlier, narrowly tailored House energy bill, and legislative leaders from each chamber must come to compromise by the end of July (Clean Water was quoted in Mass Live and the Worcester Business Journal, and also check out a synopsis of the bill and process from here on by reporter Jon Chesto). The ramifications of
Why a 3200 ft Buffer is Critical for CA Communities
CalGEM and the Governor’s office have proposed new oil and gas public health rules. They have proposed a 3200-foot setback from new oil and gas wells to protect frontline communities. This is huge -- but we have to make sure the proposal is finalized.
Newark Makes History With First-In-The-Nation Environmental Justice Ordinance
On July 13th, the City of Newark made history when the Newark Municipal Council passed a first-in-the-nation Environmental Justice and Cumulative Impacts Ordinance which seeks to address the problems that have led to unhealthy levels of pollution in the region’s poorest communities. The ordinance requires developers requesting environmental permits to inform the city of any environmental impacts. This information is to be submitted to the City’s Environmental Commission along with the developer’s initial site-plan application so that the Commission can advise the Central Planning Board, Zoning
Michigan Currents | Fall 2021
In This Issue: Protect Michigan Voting Rights! | Public Resource or Commodity? Defining our Water in the Time of Climate Crisis | Line 5 News: Canada Invokes 1977 Transit Pipeline Treaty — What Does That Mean? | Line 5 Tunnel Permits Move Forward, Despite Major Concerns | Getting Free from DTE Energy | 2021 Great Lakes Awards Celebration
Texas Currents | Fall 2021
In This Issue: TCEQ Sunset Review Brings Opportunity for Cleaner Air & Water | PEC's Anti-Solar Policies on Hold -- for Now | Ambitious Water Reuse Strategies in Austin | Texas' Broken System for Controlling Water Pollution | Sewage Discharge Highlights TCEQ's Shortcomings | Texas Redistricting Spells Trouble for Democracy
