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WATER, FLOWERS, AND LIFE

May 28, 2026 | By Julie Wedge
This Water a Flower Day has me reflecting on how lucky I am that my husband has an incredibly green thumb. I can grow food and, in fairness, those plants flower, too. However, the beautiful explosion of colors in our yard all year long must be completely credited to my better half.
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For a hot V-day, hold the flame retardants

February 14, 2017 | By Elizabeth Saunders
For Valentine’s Day this year, I want a hot date. So back off winter storms, late nights at work, the flu, or anything else that might keep me from my mission. Chemical industry, I’m talking to you too! Keep your Chlorinated Tris, PBDEs and Firemaster 550 away. I’m looking to fan the flames of love
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Living Dangerously (in a Unsafe Climate)

February 10, 2017 | By Amanda Sebert
On January 24 th the Massachusetts Campaign for a Clean Energy Future—a coalition of organizations, coordinated by Clean Water Action, working to bring carbon pricing to the Bay State--held a screening of an episode of the Years of Living Dangerously in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. This
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Keep Antibiotics Effective!

February 7, 2017 | By Emily Ranson
The antibiotics that we rely on are becoming ineffective. Animals are prescribed routine, low-doses of antibiotics to prevent infection, creating the perfect breeding ground for antibiotic resistant bacteria. The World Health Organization, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Center for Disease
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Cows in a crowded outdoor pen at sunset

Hundreds Flock to the MA State House for Clean Power

February 7, 2017 | By Joel Wool
Climate deniers may have taken control of the White House, but here in Massachusetts - and states across the country - residents are pushing for clean power. The Mass Power Forward coalition, which Clean Water Action helps convene, recently held a lobby day to push for clean energy like wind and
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Mass Power Forward Lobby day - meeting with Sen. Chang-Diaz office
Stream, image from the surface of the water. Photo credit: Olesya Mishkina / Shutterstock

Working for a Septic System Solution

February 3, 2017 | By Emily Ranson
On Tuesday, January 31st, we had our first bill hearing for SB 266 - reinstating the requirement for Best Available Technology for all new septic systems in Maryland. This fall, Governor Hogan overturned the previous regulation that required that new septic systems treat their nitrogen pollution
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