environmental justice

Honoring X Braithwaite: Black History Month Clean Water Champion

January 31, 2025 | By LaTrice Harrison

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence. During February, Clean Water Action will spotlight Water Champions leading the charge to protect our water, environment, and health.

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Take Action NOW on NJ’s Port & Warehouse Pollution!

Join us and send a message NOW to your State Senator and Assemblyperson. Tell them to ADVANCE A4679/S3546 immediately! The lives of frontline and overburdened communities impacted by truck pollution from our ports and warehouses cannot wait any longer.

Beauty as Resistance: Where I Find My Strength

January 16, 2025 | By X Braithwaite

As an Environmental Justice Organizer who has worked in social justice spaces for nearly nine years, I am constantly uncovering new layers of how my identity has been shaped by systemic inequities. These discoveries are both painful and empowering, revealing the depth of the systems we are working to dismantle.

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A New Space for Our Community Project: Lost Hills Air Quality Website

December 23, 2024 | By Jesus Alonso

Clean Water Fund California, in collaboration with Comite Lost Hills En Accion, is excited to announce the launch of our new website! This website will be used as an information hub for the Lost Hills community air safety and health.

Beauty Products and Environmental Justice: Why Safer Alternatives Matter

December 21, 2024 | By X Braithwaite and Molly Cleary

The intersection of environmental justice and the beauty industry underscores the urgent need for systemic change. From stricter regulations on toxic chemicals to more sustainable non-toxic packaging practices, the path forward requires collaboration between policymakers, communities, and advocates.

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Chem Fatale: How Menstrual Products May Be Affecting the Health of Millions

December 20, 2024 | By X Braithwaite

The recognition of PFAS in menstrual products underscores the urgent need for stronger consumer protections and corporate accountability. Beyond health concerns, this issue highlights the risks to workers and the environment, reinforcing the necessity of comprehensive action.