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  • End Power Plant Water Pollution Now!

    More than 50%

    Power plants contribute more than 50% of the toxic water pollution in the U.S.

    EPA has proposed long-overdue power plant pollution standards to limit the amount of toxic metals

    The coal industry is already trying to block them.  Take Action Now.

  • Fighting Plastic Pollution

    Taking Out the Trash

    Disposable containers like plastic shopping bags and foam food containers are choking our waterways and polluting our communities.

    We're Taking Out the Trash in California to fight our plastic problem. 

    Find out more.

  • Tell the President: Let EPA finish the job!

    Overdue

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ready to protect the drinking water sources for 117 million Americans.

    Tell President Obama to let EPA get the job done!

  • Stop Packaging Pollution

    Stop Packaging RI!

    With up to 80% of marine debris coming from land-based litter it time for us to take action to prevent future pollution.

    Find out more and take action today!

  • We need stronger rules!

    Fracking on Federal Lands

    Millions of acres of Federal and Indian land are at stake from Fracking! These acres include land that provides drinking water to millions of Americans.

    Tell BLM that we need stronger rules! Send your comments today.

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Latest Coal Ash Bill Fails to Protect Communities - Take Action!

  • Latest Coal Ash Bill Fails to Protect Communities - Take Action!

    Coal Ash Sludgehousands of communities across the nation are at risk from toxic coal ash. Congress is only making things worse. Click here to protect our neighborhoods and communities from the threat of coal ash.

    Learn more here and take action here!

    The “Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013” (H.R. 2218), introduced by Representative David McKinley (R-WV), fails to protect communities from coal ash pollution.

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Demand Strong Protections for Federal Lands!

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    Demand Strong Protections for Federal Lands!

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    • Clean Water Action's Response
    • The May 2012 Proposed Rule
    • The May 2013 Revised Proposal
    • Take Action Now!

    The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a revised proposal for rules governing hydraulic fracturing on Federal and Indian lands. The millions of acres of land at stake include wild places like national forests and wildlife refuges. It also includes land that provides drinking water to millions of Americans, including big cities and private well owners. 

    Tell BLM that we need stronger rules! Send your comments today.

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Stand With Gina for EPA

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    Stand With Gina for EPA

    GinaMcCarthy-th.jpgMore than two months ago President Obama nominated Gina McCarthy, a dedicated public servant with nearly three decades of experience, to be EPA Administrator. We’re still waiting for the Senate to confirm her. You can make sure she gets a vote, and that your Senators vote YES, by telling your Senators “I stand with Gina!” Click here to tell your Senators!

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