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Source Water Protection Week & Why It Matters - #ProtecttheSource
In 2014, I spoke and wrote about drinking water source protection in the context of the 40th anniversary of the first passage of the Safe Drinking Water Act. During this Source Water Protection Week, the case I made then for ramping up protection efforts seems even more clear.
Prince George's County: pass a more equitable Better Bag Bill!
In June, Prince George’s County Council passed a “Better Bag Bill:” legislation to ban plastic bags and place a 10 cent charge on paper bags. Bills like these are an important step forward for the environment and great Zero Waste policy - but must be made in coalition with food access and equity organizations to ensure that any potential concerns are addressed.
Climate and Environmental Organizations Commend House Leadership for Re-Introducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
We cannot effectively tackle the critical issues our nation faces — like combating the climate crisis, advancing environmental justice, and protecting our air, lands, waters, biodiversity, wildlife, and oceans — without fixing the broken system that caters to corporate polluters and disenfranchises too many voters.
ReThink Disposable: Party Without Plastic!
The answer to plastic pollution comes before Recycle, Reuse, and even Reduce: it’s RETHINK.
Our Comments against a CPCN Exemption for 168 diesel generators
As the data center industry seeks to grow in Maryland, it must follow our environmental and energy laws for the good of Maryland residents and of the climate. Clean Water Action submitted a letter with 14 organizations to the Maryland Public Service Commission urging them to reject Aligned Data Center's request for a rehearing on their request to be exempted from the proper regulatory process for installing 168 diesel generators.