Oil and Gas

Clean Water is working to protect people and communities from oil and gas production's harmful environmental and health impacts while pushing for the transition to a clean energy economy.

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New Jersey

Make New Jersey a Leader on Renewable Energy

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is accepting public feedback on the draft plan until September 16th. Write a letter to the BPU to let them know what a clean energy future looks like to you!

Make New Jersey a Leader on Renewable Energy

Recent Actions

Texas

Tell the Texas Railroad Commission to Improve Regulation of Smaller 'Gathering Pipelines'

The Texas Railroad Commission, in response to a law passed by the Texas Legislature in 2013, is proposing long-overdue regulations for so-called 'gathering pipelines.

Take action now!
Pennsylvania

Don’t Take Oil and Gas Protections Back to the 80’s

Take Action! Email your state senator today and tell them to oppose SB 790.

Take Action! Email your state senator today and tell them to oppose SB 790.
National

Get Money Out of Politics Today!

The oil and gas industry, aided by the erosion of campaign finance laws and nearly boundless lobbying budgets, asserts enormous influence over legislative processes in real time while also enjoying legacy influence in regulatory frame- works. The results can be devastating to the health of the environment and the public.

Sign the Petition!
Pennsylvania

Tell Governor Wolf to Stick to His Timeline to Control Methane

Email Governor Wolf TODAY that you appreciate his recent renewed commitment to cut emissions from existing oil and gas operations and ask him to stick to his timeline of advance his proposed rule this fall.

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Preparing for the Climate Crisis with Community Microgrids
August 28, 2019

Clean Water is working with our partners in the Green Justice Coalition (GJC) and a new technical team called Resilient Urban Neighborhoods (RUN) to explore and build out energy alternatives.

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Fighting for Environmental & Social Justice at Clean Water Action's 33rd Annual Conference
July 8, 2019
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SNAPS Air Monitoring Launch in Lost Hills
June 5, 2019

On May 13th, with the symbolic press of a green button, Comite Lost Hills En Accion (Committee Lost Hills in Action), successfully launched the SNAPS (Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources) air pollution monitors at the California Air Resources Board SNAPS  Kickoff in Lost Hills.  Over 25 community members joined the launch and celebration.

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