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Water as a Human Right
The Human Right to Water, passed by the legislature in 2012 and signed by Governor Brown, was a great policy idea with almost no teeth. Community members and advocates worked for years to gain recognition for water as a human right, with our first bill, AB 1242 (Ruskin, 2009) vetoed by then-Governor Schwarzenegger and its successor, AB 685 (Eng, 2012) taking the full 2-year session to pass. The legislation was short and to the point:
It is hereby declared to be the established policy of the state that every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for
Safe Water, Safe Lives: Tackling Health Risks in NJ's Incarcerated Population
Learn more about how climate change and environmental contamination are impacting the health and safety of incarcerated individuals and what we’re doing to address them.
Clean Water Action's Youth Action Collaborative
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund's Youth Action Collaborative (YAC) program aims to develop environmental leaders from Environmental Justice communities.
2023-2024 Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard
Clean Water Action is excited to share our 2023-2024 Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard which we did in partnership with Conservation Voters of PA, Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter and Clean Air Action Fund.
How to Reduce Food Waste in Massachusetts
Experts outline policy roadmap to address nearly one million tons of annual food waste, spur environmental and economic benefits