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News from the Field
Every year, Toxics Action Center works with thousands of residents, in hundreds of communities across New England. We organize with neighborhoods for safe drinking water, for clean air, for pesticide-free schools, and dozens of other goals. Below are updates and stories from just some of the towns, communities, and states working with Toxics Action Center for more sustainable communities.
MA: Campaign for a Coal-Free Commonwealth Launched
Citizen activism in communities like Somerset and Salem have recently forced retirement of two of the oldest and dirtiest coal plants in Massachusetts. Now residents take on Mt. Tom in Holyoke.
New England-wide: Technology for Grassroots Action
A partnership with Toxics Action Center and the Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science
Community Activism Across Massachusetts in 2015
Congrats to all the amazing leaders working for a healthier Massachusetts!
MA: One Step Closer to Coal-Free
Statewide Coal Plant Revitalization Task Force launches
MA: People Rally Against the Pipeline
Residents speak out against Kinder Morgan Pipeline
Community Activism Across Maine in 2015
Congrats to all the amazing leaders working for a healthier Maine!
NH: Chemical Free Lakes Report Released
Resource guide provides information on safe, non-toxic lake management tools
Bridgeport, CT: Healthy CT Alliance Turns up the Heat
Work continues to shut down New England's last coal plants
CT: Citizen Outreach Effort Builds Support for Zero Waste
Door to door campaigning begins
Community Activism Across New England in 2015
Congrats to all the amazing leaders working for healthier communities!
You’re Helping Communities Navigate a Water Contamination Crisis
Fighting for clean water for everyone!
Dartmouth, MA: Neighbors Band Together for Clean Water
SouthCoast Alliance for a Cleaner tomorrow advocates for "No Pollution Solution"
Community Activism Across Connecticut in 2015
Congrats to all the amazing leaders working for healthier communities!
South Portland, ME: Activists Stand Up to ExxonMobil's Tar Sands Plan
Pipeline located within 1000ft of Southern Maine reservoir
Boston, MA: Over 300 Gather for Local Environmental Action
27th annual Local Environmental Action conference
MA: Thanks to Citizen Action, Massachusetts to be Coal-Free by 2017
Years of activism pay off
Community Activism Across Vermont in 2015
Congrats to all the amazing leaders working for a healthier Vermont!
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