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Clean Water Waves | In The News, February 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise. In This Issue: The Clean Water Act under attack, pipelines in Michigan, PFAS in Minnesota, Trains and Pipes in PA, and environmental justice in MA and NJ.
Citizens Groups Applaud MI Attorney General’s Appeal in Line 5 Legal Case
"Every day this outdated 1950s crude oil pipeline is in the Great Lakes is a day when beautiful Lake Michigan could end up being a disaster zone. Delay is not our friend and this legal development moves us closer to a decision."
Ohio Train Wreck Could Be Biden’s Chance to Champion Chemical Safety
The chemical train derailment in East Palestine OH illuminates numerous problems around how we protect communities from chemical hazards.
Controversial Pinelands Coal Plant To Shut Down Not Convert
Clean Water Action sang the praises of today's overnight news that the owner of the BL England (aka Beasley Point) power plant in Ocean City has decided to retire it instead of continuing with a controversial plan to try and convert if from dirty coal to equally problematic frack gas power.
Pursuing Environmental Justice In Kern County
Clean Water Action has been working with communities in Kern County since 2014 to bring resources and attention to the needs of local residents in order to advocate for community health protections and improved regulations on the oil and gas industry.