environmental justice

A New Frontier for Pittsburgh’s Water

December 1, 2025 | By Curtis Da’Von

Pittsburgh’s water system faced serious challenges just 10 years ago— from lead contamination, aging infrastructure, and stormwater flooding all of which hit Environmental Justice neighborhoods the hardest. But today, Pittsburgh Water is entering a new era of investment, accountability, community partnership, and safe drinking water. Clean Water Action has been a key part of that transformation.

Justice Beyond the Walls: A Milestone for Environmental Rights in New Jersey Prisons

November 26, 2025 | By X Braithwaite

On October 22, 2025, the Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously passed a historic resolution, a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People, the first of its kind in New Jersey to address unsafe water, polluted air, and dehumanizing conditions inside correctional facilities.

Reflections from Climate Week 2025

November 24, 2025 | By Tolani Taylor

Learn more about Tolani's Climate Week reflections as she attends numerous events that bring together leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to accelerate climate action!

Image of Tolani Taylor at an event table for Climate Week

Not So Pretty - The Tea on Toxic Beauty Virtual Film Screening

December 3, 2025 | Virtual

Join Clean Water Action for “Not So Pretty” - a virtual film screening and community conversation uncovering the hidden dangers in everyday beauty and personal care products.

Join Clean Water Action this month for a Port Tour!

December 13, 2025 | Elizabeth, NJ

Experience NJ’s Goods Movement Industry in motion and and it’s everyday impacts by attending a port bus tour.

Walk the Talk: Beauty Justice + Breast Health

November 1, 2025 | Newark, NJ

This community-centered walk weaves environmental justice, beauty justice, goods movement, and public health into one powerful morning of movement and learning. Expect a mindful two-mile walk honoring survivors, interactive education stations, and a resource fair packed with safer-beauty tools and breast-health support.