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Massachusetts prepares to act on climate
Last Wednesday, I was able to visit the office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for the first time with Clean Water Action. The MassDEP was hosting a day of meetings to discuss potential regulations and limits for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Commonwealth with their stakeholders. Present at these meetings were several environmental non-profit organizations, staff members from the MassDEP, MassDPU, and MassDOT, and an audience of concerned citizens.
The meetings were held in response to a court decision, Kain v. DEP, and a recent Executive
Why Elections Motivate Me.
Autumn is my favorite season of the year. We’re past the stifling heat and humidity of summer, the changing color of leaves makes my drive to work a rolling rainbow of foliage and my work as a canvasser takes on special significance because, every two years, it’s election season.
Vote to protect water and open space in Rhode Island
When I first moved to Rhode Island from New Jersey I didn’t know what to expect. I quickly learned that Providence was vibrant and lively with something to do on every corner. Despite its urban nature, I also learned that the people here cared deeply about the environment.
Halloween Can Be Scarier Than You Thought
Halloween is only a couple of weeks away and while you do your shopping for costumes and candy don’t forget to check if that Halloween make-up has toxic chemicals that can haunt you and your child.
A new report, Pretty Scary 2, published today by the Breast Cancer Fund and co-released by Clean Water Action found potentially harmful chemicals could be in the products marketed to your kids. Protecting your children’s health and well-being may require careful inspection of the face paints sold in your local stores and at large retailers because they can be contaminated by heavy metals including
What’s that Smell?
Every day we are exposed to hidden dangers in our personal care products, the food we eat, and the clothes we wear; but did you know that there are also dangers lurking in the place where you rest your head? Our mattresses are supposed to be a restful haven, a place where we can feel comfortable and relaxed to charge up for the next day of wrangling with kids, or facing a stressful work place. Unfortunately, they may also be exposing us to dangerous toxic chemicals.
While tabling at the New England United for Justice Expo, I heard the personal story of a women saddened by the loss of her