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Environmental Justice & Climate Change at the Forefront of New Transportation Investments in NJ

February 17, 2021 | By Jenny Vickers

Just months after announcing groundbreaking environmental justice legislation, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced a trio of environmental actions, including over $100 million in new transportation investments to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution in communities of color and high-poverty areas, and create new jobs.

Climate Champions Win Big in Rhode Island Primary Election

September 15, 2020 | By Johnathan Berard

The Rhode Island General Assembly looks to be getting a bit greener after last week’s elections.

This past Tuesday, September 8th, Rhode Island held our statewide primary election. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this election looked a bit different than in past years. Usually, we know who the

Hidden Dangers: Steps for a Healthy, Toxic-Free Lawn

August 4, 2020 | By Mara Silgailis

Mounting evidence shows that pesticide contamination has harmful effects in humans, pets, wildlife, birds, bees, and other beneficial insects. This summer, avoid pesticide use on lawns. Pesticides are not needed for a healthy, attractive lawn. Instead, take an organic approach to lawn care and accept that variety in a lawn is good.

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Healthy at Home: Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids & Families

April 14, 2020 | By Tia Ryans and Jenny Vickers

Stay at home days can be a great opportunity to clean and de-clutter different parts of your house and lifestyle. But as we spend more and more time at home, how can we make sure our environment and the products we use are as safe and healthy as possible for our kids and families? We've put together

Leading the Way: Bright City Providence Moves Towards Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

October 22, 2019 | By Johnathan Berard, Rebecca Meuninck, and Kyra Naumoff Shields

How can your City green its procurement? Safer States developed a Sustainable Procurement Roadmap with sample policies and strategies for implementation. Both the Center for Environmental Health and the Responsible Purchasing Network are available for one-on-one technical support.

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Preparing for the Climate Crisis with Community Microgrids

August 28, 2019 | By Alex Papali

Clean Water is working with our partners in the Green Justice Coalition (GJC) and a new technical team called Resilient Urban Neighborhoods (RUN) to explore and build out energy alternatives.