State teams with Trenton Water Works to ensure Mercer County has safe drinking water

Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a new initiative to support and improve Trenton Water Works. It is a move to ensure that Mercer County has safe drinking water. The announcement came after a monthlong compliance evaluation of conditions affecting Trenton Water Works and years of contention between several mayors and the Trenton City Council. In […]

Clean Up Our Air By Voting Yes on Prop 30

Clean Up Our Air By Voting Yes on Prop 30

Plagued by wildfire smoke, smog, soot, extreme heat and drought, Californians have often wondered “what can I do to help?” Now every voter in the state can be part of the solution to air pollution, climate change and wildfires by voting YES on Proposition 30, the Clean Air Initiative on this year’s ballot. Written by […]

Imagine a Day Without Water

Consider how safe, clean water impacts your life every day On October 20, we recognize international Imagine A Day Without Water. It’s a day that raises awareness about the value of water – our most essential resource. Investing in water availability for all The World Health Organization and United Nations define water as a fundamental […]

Merrill Common Council bans e-cigarettes and vaping in public places, places of employment

Definition of smoking updated to include the use of electronic smoking devices The City of Merrill Common Council voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the City’s smoking ordinance on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the recommendation of the Health and Safety Committee. The amendment added electronic cigarettes and vaping devices to the definition of […]

Researchers develop new way to test drinking water for E. coli

Many of us can turn on our tap right now and have drinkable water. However, that is not the case for tens of millions of Americans who rely on wells and other methods to get their water. More than 43 million people—or 15% of the U.S. population—rely on domestic wells to get their drinking water, […]

EPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Environmental Justice for the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

EPA seeks input on environmental justice considerations for the upcoming Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) rulemaking. October 12, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host two virtual public meetings to discuss and solicit input on environmental justice considerations related to the development of the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). […]

LifeStraw creates fresh drinking water and it’s on sale at Amazon

The sensation that is the LifeStraw is like something out of science fiction. In case you haven’t met this modern wonder, the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter enables you to make just about any type of water drinkable. Priced at $10 for the Amazon Prime Day Early Access Sale (down from $15), the LifeStraw is a […]

Latinx* Environmentalism: Justice, Decolonization, y un mundo verde!

Latine people and other communities of color are the most impacted by the climate crisis. Forced migration as climate refugees, surviving extreme weather and wildfires, and exposure to toxic pollutants in sacrificial zones near our homes, are often part of our story. We know that generally communities in the Global South have a lower carbon […]