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Clean Water Action: President Trump must be removed from office now
“The President is a danger to the nation. He must resign or be removed from office now, either through action under the 25th Amendment or through impeachment in the House and conviction in the Senate."
Clean Water Action: White supremacist mob violence will not be the last word on our democracy
Washington DC -- Today a violent mob smashed its way into the US Capitol.
Clean Water Action President and CEO, Bob Wendelgass, released the following statement:
"We’re heartbroken by the assault on our country and on our democracy. We hope that calm prevails soon and people in and around the Capitol remain safe.
But we’re not shocked. This violence has been egged on by the President and his allies who refuse to accept that he lost by an overwhelming margin and want to stand in the way of the future. Too many elected Republicans encouraged this by parroting the President’s lies and attempting
Ways to reduce your impact on climate change in 2021
Climate change is at the forefront of the political sphere as we head into 2021 and with the new administration. However, climate change is complex and can be overwhelming. While real solutions will require action on a global scale, you can make small changes in your day-to-day life to lower your impact on the environment. 1. Know your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from the production, use of, and end of life of a product or service. This includes carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases (among other gases)
Clean Water Action: The Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) is Inadequate
“The Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) is inadequate. The failure to require full lead service line replacement is the most glaring example of EPA’s failure to propose bold changes to reduce lead at the tap."
Taking Trump's EPA to Court -- Again
On November 24th, Clean Water Action joined a new lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest rollback of vital safeguards to protect communities from coal ash. Coal ash is the toxic waste left over from burning coal for electricity. More than 100 million tons is generated annually, making it one of the largest industrial waste streams in the United States. Coal ash is packed with some of the deadliest substances known to humans, including harmful carcinogens like arsenic, cadmium, and chromium, and neurotoxins such as lead, lithium, and mercury. Exposure to coal ash