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New research reveals up to 36 million pounds of toxic chemical vinyl chloride are transported across North American railways at any moment—putting millions at risk
For the first time ever, new report uncovers quantities and maps the route of vinyl chloride rail shipments by America’s largest producer, OxyVinyls — known for its role in the 2023 Ohio train derailment.
Press Statement on Baltimore City DPW's Sewer Consent Decree Annual Public Meeting
Well over $1 Billion of taxpayer money has been invested in underground pipe projects and improvements at the Back River and Patapsco wastewater treatment plants. Significant progress has been made. Yet rainfall and other conditions continue to overwhelm Baltimore’s sewer system and cause dangerous overflows and backups into our streets, streams, and homes. These events can cause and contribute to severe illness, costly property damage, algae blooms, fish kills, and much more. Baltimore deserves better for its people and its environment. According to the timeline that Baltimore City, MDE, and
MASSPIRG, Clean Water Action join forces to reduce food waste
Two of Massachusetts’ leading advocacy groups are launching a new campaign to reduce food waste. MASSPIRG and Clean Water Action will focus mainly on the environmental and public health benefits of right-sizing our food production and portions — and dealing with the rest sustainably.
New Report Finds Opportunities to Improve Transparency and Accessibility in State Infrastructure Programs
"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide billions of dollars for updating our nation's water infrastructure. Needed improvements in State Revolving Fund accessibility and transparency are an opportunity to improve water quality nationwide and to ensure that all communities have access to new water infrastructure investments."
Clean Water Action Statement On Methane Regulations
On December 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published the final rule to curb methane and other pollutants from the oil and gas sector. Clean Water Action made the following statement: