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New report reveals Mercury Thermostats Coming Off the Wall and Going Into the Trash
Manufacturers’ Collection Falls Short
Hartford - Today Clean Water Action released a report, Turning Up The Heat documenting that thermostat makers have collected less than 5% of the thermostats coming out of service over the last 10 years. Therefore, Clean Water Action is calling on the Connecticut General Assembly to pass a state collection program that includes incentives to recycle and performance standards to ensure meaningful progress.
Statement in Support of Funding the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Act Now To Fund Jobs That Save Lives
Legislation to create jobs is moving forward in Congress, and environmental health advocates have a great opportunity to significantly increase the funding to reduce diesel emissions. The request for $1 billion would potentially save or generate 19,000 jobs and increase economic output by over $3 billion.
It is a great opportunity to protect public health, curb greenhouse gases and otherwise protect the environment while putting Americans to work and boosting the economy. Please contact your House representative and two Senators to urge them to support $1 billion in the jobs package to reduce diesel emissions today.
January 11, 2010
The Honorable Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510Dear Majority Leader Reid:
We are writing as a broad-based group of environmental, health and industry organizations to urge you to include $1 billion for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005 ("DERA") in the anticipated jobs package.
Toxic Chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) Banned In Connecticut
State Action Sends Message that the Public Supports Safer Products
Hartford, CT - Connecticut became the first state in the nation to ban the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from infant formula and baby food cans and jars, as well as the full range of reusable food and beverage containers. Governor M. Jodi Rell (R) signed the legislation into law, which will take effect on October 1, 2011. The BPA ban passed with significant bipartisan support; only one vote was cast in opposition to the final version of the bill. Connecticut's progress follows legislation in Canada, Minnesota, Suffolk County New York, and Chicago which prevents the chemical from use in baby bottles.
We Can't Wait Any Longer on Coal Ash
We can't wait to act on coal ash! Americans deserve clean energy. We shouldn't be poisoned by dirty coal plants and coal ash, and then be asked to foot the bill. Tell the President and the EPA.
Coal ash is a concentrated toxic by-product of burning coal and is a growing problem across the nation. The EPA and the National Academy of Sciences research show that coal ash is toxic, and threatens human health.
Yet Big Coal has been fighting any change to the status quo, lobbying against these proposed regulations and asking the nation’s energy regulators to charge ratepayers for any coal ash cleanup charges.
Thank the Legislature for Banning Toxic BPA
Connecticut has become the first state in the nation to ban the toxic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) from infant formula and baby food cans and jars, as well as the full range of reusable food and beverage containers! Governor M. Jodi Rell (R) signed the legislation into law, which will take effect on October 1, 2011. BPA has been linked to a wide range of chronic diseases, including: obesity, diabetes, breast and prostate cancers, reproductive problems, brain damage, behavior changes, and early puberty in girls.
Thank you for being part of the diverse and broad coalition that made this victory possible! Your efforts successfully turned back intense opposition from the chemical, plastics, and canning lobbies.
Act Now to Stop Global Warming
The science is clear: we need to quickly reduce the pollution that leads to global warming in order to avoid severe impacts.
The future is clear: we can stop global warming by making a clean, efficient and renewable energy future for our nation.
A recently released study by the Union of Concerned Scientists and more than 50 independent scientific experts shows that if global warming goes unchecked by late this century, summers in large parts of Connecticut could resemble sweltering summers today in Georgia.
Without strong action on global warming Connecticut could face the following:
Reduce Diesel Pollution
Diesel pollution is a major global warming pollutant as diesel "black carbon" soot traps heat and warms the atmosphere. While the Federal government set strict standards for new diesel engines starting in 2007, these standards do not apply to existing diesel vehicles, which can remain on the road for decades. As a part of the CT Alliance Against Diesel Pollution, Clean Water Action is working to close this loophole by taking action at the state level.
Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut
Connecticut residents want to protect ourselves and those we love, preventing harm especially to babies and young children. Our homes and our bodies should be safe from unwanted and dangerous intrusion. But there's a toxic problem putting our health at risk.
Clean Energy 20% by 2010 Campaign
In 2003, Clean Water Action, Environment Northeast, the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and Smart Power joined forces to convince New Haven to become the first town to commit to support clean energy, and New Haven committed to purchase clean energy in February 2004. Since that time over 85 other towns and the state government have taken the 20% by 2010 challenge, sending a strong message to make more clean energy.
Sooty Six - Power Plants
Through five grueling years of fighting false information and strong opposition, demand has grown "until it was impossible for decision-makers not to follow the lead of the people" to clean up Connecticut's Sooty Six Power Plants. Clean Water Action has been a leader in this largest environmental campaign on this scale in recent memory, winning a larger voice for environmental groups in Connecticut.
Connecticut Climate Coalition
Clean Water Action coordinates the Connecticut Climate Coalition, a coalition of more than 90 health, faith, business, and environmental organizations.