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Climate Change is a Public Health Issue

As a nurse, I'm deeply concerned about the health impacts of climate change. Many may not realize that climate change is the most pressing public health issue of our time.

Gearing up to protect Connecticut's water, health & climate in 2018

The Connecticut Legislative Session starts today and we're ready to advocate for the policies we need to protect our water, our health, and our climate.

The first step is to put an end to last year’s destructive raid on funds for our Green Bank and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These are critical programs to reduce our carbon emissions and help our residents and business owners save money through energy efficiency renewable energy options. These programs don’t just protect our environment – they save consumers money and create clean energy jobs. Connecticut residents can take

Transportation, air quality, BaltimoreLink, and the Red Line

Public transportation systems are a key air quality and climate change issue. About a third of Maryland's total greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. Public transportation uses at least half as much energy to move a single person as a private vehicle, and one study found that replacing private vehicle trips with public transit trips reduces carbon monoxide by 95%, volatile organic compounds by 90%, and carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide by 45%. Robust public transit systems allow commuters and travelers to get out of their cars, reduce demand for parking, help cities

New Year, New Victories

We're only 12 days into the New Year, and we've celebrated some major victories for our health and environment. It's all because Clean Water Action members like you took the time to take action! Whether you called, emailed, or wrote to your legislators, you helped us accomplish the following:

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