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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
New Jersey Currents | Summer 2025
In this issue: Taking Action in Trenton | Save Our State! | ReThink Disposable — Stopping Single-use Plastics and Toxics! | Environmental Justice in Action | The Fight for Clean Air Continues | Autumn Toast to a Healthy Environment | National Updates
Factsheet - Data Centers in Minnesota
While Clean Water Action Minnesota is not inherently opposed to large-scale data centers, nor the technological advancements of the 21st century, Clean Water Action Minnesota is opposed to massive tax breaks for the ultra- wealthy, exorbitant facility water and energy demands, and threatening our environment for short-term profits.
Chesapeake Currents | Summer 2025
In this Issue: New Heat Stress Law: Making Summer Safer, Baltimore Amends its Budget to Invest in Zero Waste, W.R. Grace Moves Forward with Chemical Recycling Despite Community Opposition, Reducing Food Waste, Bottle Bill on the Horizon, Burning Trash is No Longer
Renewable Energy in Maryland, Legislative Updates, National Updates
Pennsylvania Currents | Summer 2025
In this Issue: Getting a Raw Deal; Lobby & Day of Action in Harrisburg; Philadelphia Environmental Justice Summit; A Victory for Residents
Concerned About Their Water; Keeping Water Public Controlled; Ending Illegal Dumping in Philly; National Updates