environmental justice

Climate Change and Environmental Contamination: Implications for the Health of Incarcerated People in New Jersey

August 22, 2024 | By X Braithwaite

Sydnie Bogan's work sheds light on the compounded environmental and health risks experienced by those incarcerated in New Jersey, who are often left vulnerable due to their circumstances.

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"They Paved Paradise and Called it a Parking Lot"

July 31, 2024 | By Tirza Wahrman, Esq.

An article written for the Mercer County Bar Association by NJ Board Member Tirza Wahrman and husband Warren Mitlak describes a recent proposed warehouse project in West Windsor, currently stalled in the Appellate Division, and reviews strategies that communities can use to stop irresponsible siting of warehouses.

Launch of NJ Warehouse Proximity Report and Introduction of Warehouse and Port Pollution Reduction Act!

July 16, 2024 | By Tolani Taylor

We showcased a series of regional maps illustrating high concentrations of warehouses throughout New Jersey and the corresponding impact these facilities pose.

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Clean Water Action EJ Organizer X Braithwaite at Really Free Green Liberation Market

A New Chapter in Environmental Justice: Swearing in X Braithwaite to the NJDEP's Environmental Justice Advisory Council

July 1, 2024 | By X Braithwaite

This month, Clean Water Action celebrates a significant milestone as X Braithwaite, our dedicated Environmental Justice Organizer, is sworn into the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC).

Celebrating Juneteenth: Fighting for Environmental Justice

June 13, 2024 | By Maher Akremi, Myron Arnowitt, Jennifer Clary, Amy Goldsmith, Anne Hulick, Sean Jackson, Sean McBrearty, Cynthia Mendes, Sasha Lewis-Norelle, Emily Ranson, Becky Smith, Lynn Thorp, and LaTrice Harrison

Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.

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Introducing Our New Environmental Health Organizer, Kiera Alventosa!

June 5, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

Fighting toxic threats to drinking water is at the core of Clean Water Action’s work, so we are thrilled to welcome our new Environmental Health Organizer, Kiera Alventosa, to our growing team!