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Improving Air Quality

Poor air quality from transit pollution, energy generating stations, and other polluting facilities impacts everyone in Massachusetts, but it disproportionately harms low-income communities and communities of color. Clean Water Action is advancing both legislative and grassroots initiatives to improve air quality and respiratory health in Massachusetts.

Pesticide Free Zones

Pesticides are toxic substances and can harm children and pets, and get into our waterways. Scientific studies show lawn pesticides can increase the risk of cancer, as well as asthma, immune system and nerve disorders, infertility, birth defects, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. Children are particularly vulnerable due to their size, rapid development, and hand to mouth behaviors. In a recent study of preschoolers, 99% had one or more pesticides in their bodies. Lawn pesticides can also poison pets and increase their risk of cancer, as well as harm wildlife and contaminate

NGO Letter to EPA, re: Methane Standards

Protective standards must include no carveouts, and must secure the substantial, science-based pollution reductions needed to help address the climate crisis and to ensure healthy communities.

New England Currents - Massachusetts Edition - Fall 2016

Election Day 2016: 
The High Stakes Battle for Our Health and Environment It’s hard to imagine a more urgent or starkly defined election season than this one. New England has many opportunities to stand with candidates who will lead the way in the fight for clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Clean Water Action is highlighting the key races that will strengthen the voice of our champions, bring in a new crop of enthusiastic leaders, and build the political power we need to win the battle for a healthier tomorrow throughout the region. Our process is strictly non-partisan —
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