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EPA Rollbacks: A Gift to Polluters

March 14, 2025 | By Julie MacNamara

The Trump administration and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin have launched a broad attack on environmental protections that safeguard our drinking water, address the climate crisis, and protect public health. On March 12, Administrator Zeldin announced a sweeping giveaway to polluters—a move in contrast to EPA’s mission to implement our environmental protection laws to protect human health and the environment.

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Speak out against coal contamination in South Baltimore

October 3, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

Three years ago, the coal export terminal in the neighborhood of Curtis Bay in South Baltimore exploded, shattering windows and causing more damage throughout the community. Now, this coal expert terminal's Permit to Operate is up for renewal, and it's time to speak up! RSVP to attend a public hearing in Curtis Bay on Thursday, October 10 at 6PM.

Clean Water Action Speaks Out Against Coal Ash

July 17, 2023 | By Jennifer Peters

Until EPA enforces the federal rule and ensures all coal ash dumps are regulated, contamination of groundwater and drinking water supplies will continue. We must make enforcement a priority and mandate safe closure and cleanup of coal ash nationwide to ensure all communities are protected.