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Taking a Ride to the Port of Newark

May 11, 2023 | By Tolani Taylor

Port-adjacent communities, like Newark’s Ironbound and South Ward neighborhoods, are home to high concentrations of polluting facilities and have some of the country's highest rates of childhood asthma.

Image of Newark diesel truck traffic by Tolani Taylor

Kim Gaddy with Sen Booker and other leaders in Newark

Newark: A Leader on Getting the Lead Out!

February 16, 2022 | By Kim Gaddy

"As I listened to Vice President Harris speak, I was proud of Clean Water Action and the organization’s partnering with the City of Newark to knock on 7,000 doors to inform residents about this catastrophic problem and the critical importance of replacing lead service lines."

Environmental Justice & Climate Change at the Forefront of New Transportation Investments in NJ

February 17, 2021 | By Jenny Vickers

Just months after announcing groundbreaking environmental justice legislation, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced a trio of environmental actions, including over $100 million in new transportation investments to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution in communities of color and high-poverty areas, and create new jobs.

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A Call to Action: We Can Take Back the Tap, One Municipality at a Time!

March 18, 2019 | By Kim Gaddy

Older cities and towns throughout New Jersey and the nation are facing a public health crisis - lead in drinking water.

Motorcade Rally to Demand the Port Authority Ensure Clean Air & Good Jobs Now

July 19, 2016 | By Jenny Vickers

Yesterday, Clean Water Action joined the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) and City of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to lead a motorcade rally through the port followed by a rally on the steps of City Hall to demand the Port Authority of NY/NJ ensure clean air and good jobs now. Clean Water Action

Kim Gaddy and Clean Water Action at a Ports Motorcade Rally for Clean Air & Good Jobs. Photo by Jeanette Mitchell

Clean Air Healthy Ports Press Event Newark. Photo by Jeanette Mitchell

Justice for Port Communities! Two Victories to Celebrate.

June 28, 2016 | By Kim Gaddy

Let's continue to keep the pressure on and remember the fight for environmental justice is a civil rights issue. As we celebrate Independence Day and reflect on our rights and freedoms, we can't forget the overburdened port communities who are disproportionately polluted upon because of the zip code they live in.