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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

Skip the Stuff in New Jersey

Restaurants should only provide single-use cutlery and condiments if requested by customers and should use reusables for dine-in.

Chemical Recycling Proposed in Howard County

In the heart of Howard County, Maryland, the W.R. Grace facility in Columbia has proposed an expansion to incorporate plastic “chemical recycling” into its operations. While the term “chemical recycling” may sound environmentally friendly, this process is essentially a form of trash incineration.
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