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Direct Democracy at the Statehouse
I am a canvasser. For four months, I have been knocking on doors and talking to folks about environmental and public health issues with Clean Water Action. I recently graduated from Salve Regina University where I majored in biology with a focus on environmental sciences.
I always pictured myself doing research for an agricultural company or becoming some sort of laboratory technician, but I didn’t imagine I would be a community organizer for a nonprofit. I can honestly say I can’t imagine working for any other organization.
Recently our canvass took part in an event where we got the
Nearly $3 Billion: Health Benefits from Putting a Price on Carbon Pollution in Massachusetts
Clean Air for our Kids: Priceless
As we watch clean air and climate protections face rollbacks at the national level, increasingly states like Massachusetts are stepping forward to show a different path...one that can jump start the clean energy economy to reduce pollution and protect our health, as we battle the climate crisis.
Now, hot off the presses, a new report from researchers at the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the Harvard School of Public Health is putting a spotlight on critical health co-benefits of carbon pricing bills pending in our state legislature.
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People's Climate Movement
Clean Water Action was honored to join over 200,000 people at the People's Climate Movement in Washington DC. Our New Jersey team joined NJ Sierra Club and Bus for Progress in hosting several buses that made the trip from New Jersey to Washington DC. We met so many energized folks, people from every race and age group, who came from all over the country for this one day movement to demand action for climate change and water change. Here are some of our favorite stories and photos from the day!
A New General Development Plan for Anne Arundel
On May 1st, Clean Water Action joined on a letter supporting , which asks the County Executive to begin the comprehensive review of the 2009 General Development Plan and to include civic participation into the review process.
Why does the General Development Plan matter?
The GDP is the vision for the county, and we, along with the Alliance for Livable Communities, want to make sure that the next GDP addresses improved transportation, protection of the environment, and sustainable development. The GDP impacts land use and zoning, two areas that have an enormous impact on local and regional
Aveda holds annual ‘trashion show’ for clean water
On April 2nd, Aveda held the 6th annual Catwalk for Water in Boston, in which local Aveda salons showcase--fashion show style--amazing looks that they have created entirely of recycled and repurposed materials. The creativity and talent that goes into these designs--as well as the hair and makeup--is remarkable. The goal was to raise awareness and funds for Clean Water Fund to kick off Earth Month 2017. This year Aveda aimed to raise $6.5 million globally during the month of April, all going towards efforts for clean water by Clean Water Fund and other organizations (the numbers are still