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Keep mosquitoes at bay - the healthy way!
During mosquito season, there are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure to mosquitoes without relying on mosquito spray programs. While pesticide spray programs may seem like the best choice, they do pose health and environmental risks even when used as directed. Synthetic pyrethroids can worsen respiratory symptoms, organophosphates are linked to neurodegenerative diseases, and these pesticides are toxic to bees, pollinators, and other beneficial insects (as well as birds, fish, and amphibians - natural predators of mosquitoes!). Fortunately, there are effective ways to minimize
Starbucks and Our Plastic Pollution Problem
The globe is covered in plastic waste. The "to-go" coffee culture is a big part of this problem. Take Starbucks, for example. Starbucks uses more than 8,000 paper cups a minute, which adds up to more than four billion a year.
Minnesota Guide to Lead in Our Drinking Water and Lead Service Lines
Clean Water Action is working this year in the Minnesota State Legislature to pass a bipartisan bill to make it easier for Minnesotans to get closer to lead free in their homes. We are working to get incentives and tax credits to homeowners who want to replace their lead service line with a safer alternative.
In Memoriam: David Zwick
David didn't just found an organization, he started a movement that endures to this day. We are all in his debt.
Michigan Currents | Summer 2024
In This Issue: National Updates | Election 2024 | Taking our Power Back | Enbridge Line 5 Heads Back to
State Court | Could Data Centers Endanger Michigan’s Water and Climate Goals? | Water Affordability
