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Clean Water Action Minnesota Applauds California’s Passage of SB 682 to Phase Out PFAS in Consumer Products
Clean Water Action Minnesota, home of Amara’s Law, congratulates the State of California and our partner office, Clean Water Action California, on the successful passage of Senate Bill 682. This legislation phases out unnecessary uses of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in numerous consumer products with full implementation by 2031.
Broad coalition calls on lawmakers to protect our drinking water and health from PFAS contamination
A broad coalition of public health, consumer, municipal, environmental and community organizations along with academics, scientists and firefighters urged lawmakers to protect our drinking water and our health from toxic chemicals at a State House hearing today.
Turning International I Love Braids Day Into a Day of Justice and Action
This is what justice looks like: communities coming together to demand more, to expect better, and to refuse to settle for harm disguised as beauty.
Minimizing Mosquito Exposure (without pesticides!)
Mosquito season is upon us yet again! 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
New Jersey's 2025 PFAS Legislation
If we are to turn off PFAS’ cycle of harm to our bodies and environment, it is critical that we stop putting PFAS in our products. New Jersey is taking action on Forever Chemicals through legislation!