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Hundreds Flock to the MA State House for Clean Power
Climate deniers may have taken control of the White House, but here in Massachusetts - and states across the country - residents are pushing for clean power. The Mass Power Forward coalition, which Clean Water Action helps convene, recently held a lobby day to push for clean energy like wind and solar, promote environmental justice, push back against fracked gas pipeline expansion and secure just transition at shutting power plants like Pilgrim Nuclear. The overwhelming turnout for a January day of action just shows how eager communities are to promote a responsible, renewable energy future
Working for a Septic System Solution
On Tuesday, January 31st, we had our first bill hearing for SB 266 - reinstating the requirement for Best Available Technology for all new septic systems in Maryland. This fall, Governor Hogan overturned the previous regulation that required that new septic systems treat their nitrogen pollution. Old systems do nothing to prevent the nitrogen from our waste from reaching our water. The new technology reduces nitrogen by 60%. This issue has become one of our largest legislative pushes this year because of the impact that septic systems have not only on the Chesapeake Bay but also the impact 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.
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
