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Getting the Lead Out of Rhode Island's Drinking Water
There is no safe level of lead exposure. Learn more about how lead enters drinking water, how to protect yourself and your family from lead in drinking water, and what steps Clean Water Action and others are taking to ensure that every lead service line in Rhode Island is located and replaced.
Let's Get Composting in Maryland
Food waste is a persistent problem, with over 25% of the overall food supply at the retail and consumer level going uneaten and wasted. Disposing of our organic material in landfills and incinerators contributes to climate change. Whether landfilled or burned, the waste generates methane and carbon dioxide. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is 86 times more potent in causing the climate to warm than carbon dioxide, and landfills contribute 17% of Maryland’s methane. Landfill emissions are expected to more than double from our 2011 levels by 2020, according to the 2019 update to the
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Rhode Island’s Environmental Champions
Clean Water Action honors environmental advocates each year during Rhode Island’s annual Breakfast of Champions events. Congratulations to all of our Environmental Advocates, and thank you for all your hard work fighting to protect Rhode Island’s drinking water, environment, and public health. 2025 Champions Dr. Hans Scholl - David R. Gerraughty Award for Lifetime Commitment to the Environment Rep. Megan Cotter - Legislative Champion Warren Heyman and Jim Corwin with the RI School Recycling Project - Reuse and Recycling Award Pawtucket City Councilman Clovis Gregor - Environmental Justice
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