Press Releases
Clean Water Action Criticizes House Policy Riders
Washington DC – Clean Water Action is appalled that the leadership of the US House of Representatives appears willing to shut down the federal government in order to win passage of budget riders limiting the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and prohibiting funding for Planned Parenthood.
While recent press reports have indicated that the EPA restrictions may no longer be on the table, the House Republican leadership has brought the federal government close to the brink of shutdown over policy issues that should not be part of budget negotiations.
Granite Staters Personally Research the Safety of Their Beauty and Baby Products
PORTSMOUTH, NH - Two weeks ago, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics released a national report, about unregulated cancer-causing chemicals found in bath, personal care and baby products. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, which is supported by Clean Water Fund, has been working to test for toxic chemicals in products like lotion, deodorant, bubble bath, perfume, toothpaste, lipstick, and many more. This new report found high levels of both formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane in 17 different baby products, including Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Sesame Street Bubble Bath, and Huggies Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea baby wash.
New Hampshire Ready to Address Climate Change?
Climate Action Plan a Start, but Doesn't Go Far Enough
MANCHESTER, NH - Today Clean Water Action offered cautious praise for the completion of over a year's worth of work by Governor Lynch's Climate Change Task Force, which was charged with preparing a comprehensive climate change plan for the Granite State. The Climate Action Plan's intent was to set New Hampshire targets for reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, man-made pollutants which have been shown to contribute to global warming.
Over the last year, Clean Water Action members have sent dozens of letters to the Governor in support of a strong Climate Action Plan that will also address carbon emissions from stationary sources, including the Merrimack Power Plant Station in Bow.
Other Press Releases
Great Lakes–Mississippi River Separation is Possible, Practical and Preventive
Alliance for the Great Lakes - Clean Water Action Minnesota - Freshwater Future -
Great Lakes United - Healing Our Waters–Great Lakes Coalition –
National Wildlife Federation - Natural Resources Defense Council -
Sierra Club-Ontario - Ohio Environmental Council
A much-anticipated study says separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent the spread of Asian carp and other invasive species is not only possible, but a natural step toward much-needed action to improve Chicago’s water infrastructure.
State Legislatures Tackle Toxic Chemicals To Protect Citizens
Lack Of Federal Reform Makes State Laws More Urgent
(Boston, MA) - In 2012, Massachusetts and 27 other state legislatures will consider bills that address concerns over toxic chemicals in consumer products, according to a new analysis by Safer States, a national coalition of state-based environmental organizations which Clean Water Action participates in. Bills to be introduced this year will cover a broad list of topics, including safer alternatives to toxic chemicals to bans on toxic chlorinated Tris flame retardants and cadmium, and requirements that makers of consumer products publicly disclose chemicals in products.
Clean Water MA and Green Justice Coalition Push Energy Efficiency Bill Forward!
Taxpayers in Massachusetts currently fund statewide energy efficiency programs, but policymakers lack the tools to track who is being served by the programs and how they have impacted local communities. A new piece of Green Justice legislation, approved by the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy (TUE) on January 24, would change that.
“We applaud the Committee for its role in advancing transparency and increasing access for previously underserved communities,” said Staci Rubin of Alternatives for Community & Environment, a member of the Green Justice Coalition (GJC). The GJC has, since 2008, worked with utility companies and state agencies to address inequities in state efficiency programs and address job quality standards. “We are encouraged that the bill aims to provide equitable access to efficiency programs for hard to reach communities, including low-to-moderate- income homeowners and renters, residents whose primary language is not English, and small businesses.”
The bill, “An Act Further Promoting Energy Efficiency and Green Jobs,” mandates public accountability in Massachusetts’ energy efficiency programs and would establish a new Oil Heat Energy Efficiency Fund.
MI 2012 Midterm Scorecard
majority in state house receive failing grade
LANSING – Clean Water Action held a press conference at the State Capitol today to urge the majority in the legislature to start protecting Michigan’s water and other natural resources in the New Year.
MI 2012 Midterm Scorecard
majority in state house receive failing grade
LANSING – Clean Water Action held a press conference at the State Capitol today to urge the majority in the legislature to start protecting Michigan’s water and other natural resources in the New Year.