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8 Bills to Support for a Healthier, More Just Massachusetts

February 5, 2023 | By Kerry Doyle

It’s the start of a new legislative session in Massachusetts, which means it’s time for the biannual scramble to secure co-sponsors for our priority bills. This year, Clean Water Action is working to line up support for our Healthy Futures for All legislative package to protect residents, particularly children, from exposure to health-threatening toxics and pollution.

Tackling Air Pollution in Massachusetts

December 2, 2022 | By Marilyn Kanu

Clean air is a human right, but Massachusetts could be doing more to ensure that all residents have safe air to breathe, regardless of their zip code.

“We Have to Create a Sense That There’s Enough for Us All” - Building the Just Transition to Offshore Wind in Salem

November 4, 2022 | By Kerry Doyle

Neighbors and organizers with Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE) are collaborating with Clean Water and leading the efforts to make sure that the emerging offshore wind industry brings good, union jobs and a healthy tax base back to Salem’s diverse community.

Photo of Clean Water Action's New England Director with SAFE Coalition in MA

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The climate friendly solution to hot summer days in Boston

August 26, 2022 | By Paulina Casasola

Massachusetts residents struggled with extreme heat earlier this month during a week-long heatwave that drove temperatures up to 98 degrees. In Dorchester, where Betsy Drinan lives, days can get up to 15 degrees hotter compared to nearby rural areas.

For 20 years, Betsy has lived on the third

The Need for Clean Air and Clean Energy at Home

July 11, 2022 | By Paulina Casasola

Our homes are supposed to be safe places for our families. However, right in the heart of our homes, stoves are emitting gasses such as benzene and methane, which worsen indoor air quality, harm our health, and contribute to climate change.

The Home Is Where The Pipeline Ends study made it clear

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Clean Water 50th Stories: Lilly Marcelin

April 12, 2022 | By Elizabeth Saunders

Meet Lilly Marcelin: Lilly is a persistent, hard working advocate for Black women’s health who weaves together art, science, and advocacy for positive change.