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Tell Hennepin County Commissioners to shut down the Minneapolis trash burner!
By burning trash, the HERC releases many chemicals that contribute to staggering rates of asthma and other respiratory conditions. Even though Hennepin County owns the trash burner, county officials do not talk about its many dangers and harms including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, lead, carbon monoxide emissions. Sign the petition and take a stand for clean air and community health!
"No one warns you when you become a parent how much you worry" — Breastfeeding Decisions In An Age Of Toxic Chemicals
"What if my kids get sick and what if it’s because I breastfed them or took in too many chemicals while pregnant? What if I could have done more?"
A Summer Summary: My Minnesota Clean Water Internship
After interning at Clean Water Action, I have been able to learn so much and improve my understanding of how our organization works and fits in as a larger piece of the nonprofit world. By educating yourself about the surrounding community, inspiring care in not only you but those around you, can go the distance to make sure we are able to elevate everyone.
Celebrating Juneteenth: Fighting for Environmental Justice
Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.
Environmental Advocates Encourage Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water
Clean Water Action and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy have partnered to submit a public comment to EPA in support of setting safe drinking water limits on six types of PFAS chemicals, a class of more than 12,000 that bioaccumulate and do not break down naturally, causing them to be referred to as “forever chemicals.” There are currently no federally enforceable standards on any PFAS for drinking water.