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EPA Rolls Out Rule to Address Worst-Case Chemical Disasters, Impacting Thousands of Facilities
This is a regulatory response to a lawsuit Clean Water Action was part of to force EPA to have a response plan for potential spills in hazardous chemical facilities. The new rule is stronger than expected from the EPA proposal some months ago and will lead to thousands of facilities and communities having greater protection from potential spills in extreme weather events.
Water Action Wednesday: Women's History Month
To learn where we need to go, we have to learn where we’ve been. Take #WaterActionWednesday time today to learn more about the history and leadership of Women in the Environmental Protection movement!
Honoring EJ Heroes this Black History Month: Vernice Miller-Travis
As we conclude our celebration of Black History Month, it's important to share how the Environmental Justice movement is rooted in Black History. In a conversation with Vernice Miller-Travis, Vice Chair of Clean Water Action's National Board, she shared her experiences in the Environmental Justice Movement.
"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?"
Black History Month, Environmental Justice, and the Path to Restorative Justice
As we take time to reflect on many important individuals and events that have contributed so much to Black History, it is also important to understand the connection between black history and the environmental justice (EJ) movement.