Clean Water Action Massachusetts

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Want to help us stand up for clean air and climate justice this summer? (Obvi, yes.) Great news! We're hiring a Clean Energy Communications Paid Intern. Learn more and apply: cleanwater.org/jobs/clean-e...

Carcinogens & lead were found in 100% of braiding hair products tested. For women of color, this is an environmental justice issue.
Study: consumerreports.org/health/wigs-hair-extensions/braiding-hair-heavy-metals-vocs-follow-up-test-a9549045438/
Learn more: cleanwater.org/tea-toxic-beauty

Slashing funding from Mass Save shortsighted, costly - The Boston Globe Energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective tools we have to reduce bills for all households.

"Our continued reliance on fossil fuels is the biggest driver of high energy bills in Massachusetts, and this is where the Legislature should be aiming its efforts."
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/09/o...
@ciirumarywambui.bsky.social

Last week, the Speaker's chamber passed energy affordability legislation aimed at reducing high energy costs. It would make cuts to Mass Save, establish closer government oversight, and direct the state to refund some fees to consumers. Mariano admitted that the impact would be limited. "The completely honest answer is it's not going to help much at all," he said.

So you agree meme

So Mariano then agrees that taking an axe to Mass Save won't really do anything to address high utility bills. Sorry to all the reps who have been using his talking points to the contrary!

#mapoli

www.wcvb.com/article/mass...

Glass laboratory beakers and test tubes with text about a new Senate bill threatening the nation's chemical safety law.

New Senate draft bill proposes amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act, following a House proposal earlier this year.

Text explaining a coalition of over 40 organizations advocating for strong health protections under TSCA against chemical industry lobbying.

Text urging contact with senators to protect TSCA safety standards, emphasizing the impact of calls or emails and the need for strong protections.

A new Senate bill threatens TSCA's chemical safety. Join us to protect public health! Call 202-224-3121. #TSCA #PublicHealth #EPA

All hands on deck! Strong chemical safeguards protect all of us – and they’re worth speaking up for. #TSCA #EPA

Citizens Bank & ICE Detention | De-ICE Citizens Bank Citizens Bank is financing ICE detention companies. Learn more and find out how you can take action to De-ICE Citizens Bank.

Citizens Bank has dodged accountability for their important role in supporting inhumane ICE detention. Until now! On March 7th, join a local rally!
Use the map on this website to find the closest rally to you! www.de-icecitizensbank.org @aftmass.bsky.social

The chemical lobby is trying to get Congress to weaken our federal chemical safety protections.
But the states are moving the opposite direction.
We need healthier communities, not more toxic exposures! #TSCA #StatesInTheLead

Cool environmental book club event in Concord, on Thursday, March 5th, at 6pm! Dive deeper into the fascinating topic of environmental legal personhood!
RSVP:
oars3rivers.org/events/event...

In December, Colorado became the first state to restore safeguards for small streams and wetlands after the 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision stripped these vital waters of federal protections. Read more:
https://cleanwater.org/2026/02/23/good-water-news-colorado

Join us for this webinar - Reducing Food Waste in Schools! 1/5 of waste generated in Massachusetts is food waste. Join us and our partners at Zero Waste MA to learn how schools are addressing this problem! Get ready to get inspired.

1/5 of waste generated in Massachusetts is food waste.
➡️Join us on March 5th at 11am for a WEBINAR to dive into how schools are taking the lead to divert food waste in their cafeterias and kitchens! RSVP today!
act.cleanwater.org/page/187405/...

It's time for MA to join this club. There are bills pending to protect residents from toxic #PFAS right now. Let's get this done in 2026! #mapoli

1 year into the Trump admin, the “affordability crisis” is worse. Despite #SOTU claims, policies led to a 13% rise in utility costs, loss of 172,000+ clean energy jobs, and weakened water protections. #RealityCheck

www.ap.org/news-highlig...

Cute Valentines, PFAS, but we're onto you!
The solution? Pass the bill to #banPFAS in common products in Massachusetts THIS year.

youth leaders hold banners outside the state house

Inspired by all of the young leaders who stood up for our climate future at the State House yesterday. Shout out to the Youth Action Collaborative students from Malden High! Thank you MYCC for creating this opportunity for MA young people to be heard.

Hands holding Earth surrounded by flowers with text demanding an end to climate chaos and pollution from environmental justice groups.

Graphic urging support for EPA action to protect communities from climate and transportation pollution with hashtag #JusticeIsInTheAir.

We demand an end to climate chaos and pollution.

A coalition including Moving Forward Network & Climate Justice Alliance is calling for accountability from the U.S. EPA over rollbacks to climate & clean air protections.

Clean air is a right. Learn more: https://ow.ly/B5ej50Yfa7l

Black History Month Clean Water Champion: Morayo Suara Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary—a century of honoring Black legacy, leadership, and excellence. Throughout February, Clean Water Action will proudly spotlight our Black Water Champions: leaders who are advancing the vital work of protecting our water, our health, and our communities.

#BlackHistoryMonth isn’t only about visible leadership. It’s also about the systems that make change last. Morayo Suara is a #CleanWaterChampion, whose behind-the-scenes work powers critical clean water and #EnvironmentalJustice programs. Learn more:

https://ow.ly/heYy50YbIkw

Building a local renewable energy future makes our whole region stronger.

The toxic legacy of Georgia’s carpet empire The Georgia carpet industry’s long use of PFAS, known as forever chemicals, polluted drinking water and the environment across swaths of the South.

Consumer products shouldn’t poison us.
Or contaminate the environment forever.
Pass An act to protect MA Public Health from PFAS.
#mapoli #banPFAS
apnews.com/projects/pfa...
@juliancyr.bsky.social

headlines showing recent wins for offshore wind

Homegrown offshore wind is on a winning streak! 5 out of 5 Northeast wind projects are back under construction with the final turbine for Vineyard Wind sailing last week. The federal government's attacks can't stop New England workers from getting the job done. #NE4OSW

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rep hawkins speaks

sen comerford speaks to the crowd

Last week, parents, pediatricians, environmental organizers, and GIRL SCOUTS all said the same thing: Toxic chemicals do not belong in children's products!
Let's get legislation passed this year. Thank you to @jocomerford.bsky.social and Rep. Hawkins for showing up for kids! #mapoli

Join us Feb. 5th for a viewing of the film “Harm in the Water” Clean Water Action is co-sponsoring a screening of the film “Harm in the Water” - a powerful documentary that examines the devastating impact of industrial water pollution on Black communities along t...

Thursday! Join us for a special screening of the film "Harm in the Water," a powerful doc that examines the devastating impact of industrial water pollution on Black communities along the Mississippi River.
Thur, Feb 5, 6pm
Suffolk University's Modern Theatre
RSVP:
act.cleanwater.org/page/185457/...

Over 47 MA state legislators are among 300+ legislators pushing back against chemical industry efforts to weaken #TSCA and roll back health protections. The message to Congress: stand with communities, not polluters. @saferstates.bsky.social
Read more: www.saferstates.org/market-and-f...

A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells The roughly 40 million Americans who get drinking water from wells are at particular risk when harmful forever chemicals contaminate the supply.

"A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells." Read the full article about ongoing PFAS contamination in Stella, Wisconsin: apnews.com/article/pfas...

Black History Month Clean Water Champion: Colron Chambers Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary—a century of honoring Black legacy, leadership, and excellence. Throughout February, Clean Water Action will proudly spotlight our Black Water Champions...

For the 100th anniversary of Black History Month,
we’re spotlighting Black leaders advancing clean water, public health, & Environmental Justice.
First: Colron Chambers, whose journey from organizer to National Board Chair reflects dedication, resilience, & service.
cleanwater.org/2026/01/28/b...

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Local Protections for Kids Children in the United States are surrounded all day long by toxic chemicals. Toxic chemicals are in mattresses, bedding, car seats, strollers, lotions, sunscreens, shampoos, diapers, band-aids, cloth...

Today at the State House!
We're co-hosting a legislative briefing on An act relative to toxic free kids, to get the worst chemicals out of children’s products.
Shout out to the bill's champions @jocomerford.bsky.social and Rep. Hawkins!
cleanwater.org/releases/mas...

Big decision pending.
Let Massachusetts workers go back to work.
Let Massachusetts families access clean, affordable, homegrown energy.
#YesOnWind

Soldarity Rally with the MN Walkout, Fri, Jan 23rd, 3pm, South Bay Mall, Dorchester, MA, meet near Home Depot

This Friday, come stand in solidarity with Minnesota. Let's show that Massachusetts stands ready to rally to abolish ICE.

Harrington Elementary School, Lexington, MA Harrington Elementary School in Lexington, Massachusetts, serving 363 students, became the district’s second school to adopt reusable cafeteria trays and cutlery after replacing a broken dishwasher wi...

#ZeroWaste win! Harrington Elementary School in Lexington joined our @rethinkdisposable.bsky.social campaign and swapped disposable trays for reusable!
The results:
✔️$3,696 in annual net savings!
✔️175,500 disposable items eliminated per year! That's 2 tons of waste!
cleanwater.org/case-study/h...