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Report: The Need to Enforce Waste Bans in Massachusetts
Every year in Massachusetts more than 40% of the waste in landfills, incinerators, or as litter (more than 2 million tons) is composed of materials that were banned from disposal long ago by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations. This report covers the scope of the problem and provides recommendations to eliminate this substantial portion of the waste stream.
Letter to the Senate -- Environmental Organizations Support Convicting Former President Trump
Clean Water Action • Defenders of Wildlife • Earthjustice • Friends of the Earth U.S. Greenpeace US • League of Conservation Voters • National Wildlife Federation • Natural Resources Defense Council • Sierra Club • The Wilderness Society • Union of Concerned Scientists
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February 8, 2021
United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Re: Environmental Organizations Support Convicting Former President Trump
Dear Senator,
The undersigned environmental groups write today on behalf of our millions of members and supporters to express our support for the Senate to convict
Environmental Community Letter Supporting Michael Regan's Nomination as EPA Administrator
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Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Chairman Carper and Ranking Member Capito:
On behalf of our collective millions of members and supporters, we write in full support of the nomination of Michael Regan to be the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Michael Regan’s proven track record in advancing common-sense environmental policies and his commitment to environmental justice make him an outstanding candidate to lead EPA and ensure a healthier future for the nation.
Mr. Regan’s nomination comes at a critical time for
Ahmad Almakky
Ahmad is originally from Pakistan and has worked on a variety of wildlife conservation, clean energy, and community development projects. As a specialist in community-based approaches, his work focuses on the multifaceted and complex impacts of environmental projects on marginalized and underrepresented groups. Ahmad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Lahore University of Management Sciences and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Duke University.
Marisa Perales
Austin, TX
Marisa Perales is a partner in a small environmental law firm that advocates against polluters and in favor of the public's interest throughout Texas. The firm addresses all sorts of environmental issues that arise in Texas, including municipal, hazardous, and radioactive waste storage and disposal; water quality and air pollution; endangered species protection; and incompatible land uses. Ms. Perales also serves as board president of Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund. Believing that environmental advocacy must lead with equity and justice, Ms. Perales was a founding member