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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 —
Michigan Currents - Fall 2016
US House Approves $170 million for Flint In late September, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate voted in favor of $170 million investment in water infrastructure improvements, including replacement of lead service lines, in response to Flint’s water crisis. It has now been longer than a year since Gov. Snyder and the State of Michigan publicly recognized the Flint water crisis, and longer than two years since the city began drawing water from the Flint River without the proper corrosion controls in place to protect residents from lead in the distribution system. It has not been
Chesapeake Currents - Maryland - Fall 2016
Maryland 2017 Legislative Preview In Maryland, the General Assembly meets every year for ninety days, from January to April. During this time, the State’s legislators introduce legislation on a variety of issues and must work together to pass a budget for the year ahead. With the 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session quickly approaching, Clean Water Action is putting together an ambitious plan to advocate for important legislation that will protect and preserve the environment. Here is a quick overview: Toxics: Clean Water will push for bans on products like wheel weights, switches, and
Speak Out Against Data Centers at the Michigan Public Service Commision
The Michigan Public Service Commission is rushing through approvals for data centers in Michigan, which put our water at risk while consuming large amounts of energy. Join their meeting in person in Lansing or virtually online and speak out!
Speak Out Against The Saline Data Center
The Michigan Public Service Commission considering rubber-stamping approval for a giant 1.4 gigawatt data center in Saline Township. The township zoning commission already denied zoning for this data center, and were immediately sued and bullied by big tech into reversing their decision. DTE is trying to move this process will move forward with no actual public input, risking our water, and likely leading to even more hikes in residential utility rates. Join virtually and speak out!
