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Despair or Action: What Do YOU Choose
The latest report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we are terrifyingly close to the point of no return in terms of stemming the worst impact of the climate crisis. The world’s on fire and it's only going to get worse unless we act.
What it Takes to Win: The Massachusetts Flame Retardants Bill Story
A tragic beginning
The campaign to ban toxic flame retardants in Massachusetts started in January 2013 when Senator Cynthia Stone Creem filed the first version of the bill to ban toxic flame retardants. We knew we needed a strong coalition for it to become law. So when environmental groups and firefighter unions across the country were teaming up to co-host local “Give Toxics the Boot”events in early 2014, we signed up. The events included press conferences with firefighters’ boots lined up on statehouse steps to represent those who died “with their boots off”—from occupational illness—and a
Clean Water Action’s Principles
We are gearing up for a new legislative session and that means a brand new slate of bills that our elected officials will be considering for the next two years. As always, Clean Water Action is committed to being a loud and present voice on Beacon Hill and all over the state fighting for environmental justice, public health, and climate change action.
What does that mean for 2019-2020? Right now, we're working on three different toxic chemical bills, and cleaning up lead in drinking water. We’re fighting for equitable carbon pricing, as well as advocating for bills that would encourage solar
Carbon Pricing Coalition Praises House Majority Co-Sponsoring Bill to Put a Price on Carbon Pollution
Boston, MA. (February 1, 2019, 3:30 p.m.) – The coalition of more than 60 organizations that support carbon pollution pricing today praised the 93 representatives – significantly more than a majority of the 160-member House – and 11 Senators who have signed on to co-sponsor HD.2370, which puts a price on carbon pollution, rebates revenues to households and businesses, and provides revenues for investment in clean energy and climate resilience. (Additional co-sponsors may sign on before the end of today).
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg), “has done a masterful job of
New England for Offshore Wind
As our region moves towards cleaner wind energy, Clean Water Action is working with allies and our union partners to ensure that our clean energy future is built by local workers, and that we equitably distribute new transmission infrastructure.