Clean Water Action Rhode Island

Scared bottles in a storm drain say: "We all float down here!"

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
You know what's really scary? The estimated 1,000 tons of microplastics in the top two inches of sediment on the floor of Narragansett Bay.

Great update from our CT team!

Sephora, Ulta and more join forces to define clean beauty standards A collective of beauty retailers collaborated on a report categorising the safety of beauty and skincare ingredients while bringing clarity to the clean beauty sector.

Siloxanes, parabens & other harmful chemicals shouldn’t be in our beauty products—but new ChemFORWARD research shows they still are, and major data gaps on ingredients still remain.

The good news? Washington state and retailers like Sephora & Ulta Beauty are leading the way toward safer beauty. 💄🌎

people hold signs in support of democracy with the rhode island state house in the background

Rhode Islanders: You showed up on Saturday. Now what?
Stay involved. We're working on the local level to fight toxics, prevent plastic pollution, and defend our growing clean energy sector. Check to make sure you are getting our email updates. It's going to be a busy winter at the State House.

Tell Congress to STOP the Permission to Pollute Act Send a message to your US Rep. and tell them to vote NO on the #PERMISSIONTOPOLLUTE Act (HR3898). This bill guts the Clean Water Act, weakens pollution safeguards, and puts our water, health, and com...

Oppose the Permission to Pollute Act! Protect Clean Water now! 🌊🚫 #CleanWater #ProtectOurWater #EPA #PERMITAct

act.cleanwater.org/page/173938/...

New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.

New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule.

Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.

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#Coal #Energy #Economics #NH #NewHampshire

3 badass organizers smile together

Check out these three AMAZING organizers! We were at the
@saferstates.bsky.social conference this week networking
with toxics activists from across the nation. Rhode Island is one of the #StatesInTheLead getting #PFAS out of common products. Which state will be next??

Looks awesome!

👻Scary news from Cali. 💀
Proud to say RI is a leader in protecting consumers from toxic #PFAS.

Nicely, and truthfully, said.
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The science surrounding Washington’s formaldehyde ban—and what it means for salon workers and consumers - Toxic-Free Future Washington leads the nation with the first-ever ban on all formaldehyde in cosmetics—protecting salon workers, women of color, and consumers.

TFF’s science director breaks down the science behind Washington's recent first-in-nation ban on all formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products—and why it's good news for salon workers, women of color, and anyone who uses everyday products like shampoo or lotion. 💚

Opinion | This Is Why Your Energy Bills Are Going Up

Trump is purposely driving up your electric bills to cater to his big crypto, AI, and fossil fuel donors — money from your pockets to theirs. He’s also driving up your homeowners insurance, hurting property values.

Because of Trump’s Big Crypto donors, the data center bomb is falling on families who are suddenly watching their electric bills skyrocket.

The health risks from plastics almost nobody knows about Researchers have linked phthalates, chemicals found in plastics, to premature birth, infertility and ADHD.

“If any of these chemicals get into a woman while she’s pregnant, the chemicals will go right across into the baby. The placenta provides no protection at all.”
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crowd listens with beers

rep kazarian pumps up the crowd with a mic

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Thank you so much to everyone who donated to or attended our 2025 Electoberfest, and a special thank you to @katherinekazarian.bsky.social
for being our incredible emcee! Thanks again to Vineyard Wind, @riaflcio.bsky.social, and @nearhodeisland.bsky.social for sponsoring! The midterms start NOW.

Graphic for Electoberfest features photos of people having fun together

Electoberfest is TONIGHT at the Guild in Pawtucket, 6-8pm. See everyone there!

EPA Seeks to Prolong Harmful Coal Plant Wastewater Pollution Under the guise of “unleashing American energy dominance,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend compliance deadlines for coal plant wastewater pollution limits, which will ...

Trump's EPA is going to let coal plants dump poison in water. How is this Making Americans Healthy Again? cleanwater.org/2025/10/06/e...

Rep. Katherine Kazarian to Emcee Clean Water Action’s 2025 Electoberfest The House Majority Whip, Rep. Katherine Kazarian, will be emceeing Clean Water Action’s 2025 Electoberfest on October 6th at the Guild in Pawtucket.

See everyone on Monday!
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It was a Cruel Summer of news, but we believe in Karma in 2026. Join us, Monday Oct 6th, for Electoberfest!

MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY written in monster truck over a poster of people having fun at electoberfest

🍻MONDAY! MONDAY! MONDAY! Join us at Electoberfest, and raise a glass to democracy! The fight to defend RI from anti-environment outsiders is ON.
🍺Monday, Oct 6th, 6-8pm, at the Guild in Pawtucket
🍺Limited tickets available at cleanwater.org/Electoberfest

thank you vineyard wind for supporting electoberfest

Thank you Vineyard Wind for your support of Clean Water Action's 2025 Electoberfest! Rhode Island workers are building the future.
🍺Electoberfest is MONDAY Oct. 6th! 🍻
Limited tickets are still available at: cleanwater.org/Electoberfest

Proud to be part of the coalition to protect people from toxic #PFAS.

Want to Get Your Kid Biking to School? Consider the 'Bike Bus.' Biking to school can add fun, exercise, and socialization into your kid’s commute. Here’s what you need to help do it safely.

Sharing some community joy! (That's also good for health and the planet!)
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Graphic design for Souce Water Protectoin Week with a stream and forest.

Protecting our drinking water sources reduces health risks and controls treatment costs. It's a win-win for public health and savings. Let's prioritize source water protection! #ProtectTheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

A Rhode Island Wind Farm Changed Their View. And Their Lives, for the Better.

Start the day off right with some good news from RI:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...

Killswitch Engage Rocksmith+ & Clean Water Action Giveaway Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with the Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action! Grand Prize - 1 winner 1x Epiphone Les Paul Jr. 1x One month subscription to R...

Rock band Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with Rocksmith and Clean Water Action! 🎸 Learn more and enter the contest here - there are only 42 hours left to enter! 👇

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CJNRC panel at Climate Week featuring Patrick Crowley, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and John Podesta

SEIU 32BJ President Manny Pastreich

CJNRC hosted John Podesta, @whitehouse.senate.gov, @budzinski.house.gov, and @riaflcio.bsky.social's @patcrowley401.bsky.social at @32bjseiu.bsky.social's HQ for a panel discussion on how states can meet the moment with ambitious climate action that centers workers. #ClimateWeekNYC

Meme has photos of Emily Howe and Rep. Kazarian talking. Emily says: "We're throwing a party to save the planet and democracy. You in?" Rep. Kazarian replies: "Clean water and democracy? Let's goooooooo! I'll emcee!"

Big news! State Representative @katherinekazarian.bsky.social is emceeing Clean Water Action's Electoberfest! (Thanks!)
Electoberfest is October 6th at The Guild Pawtucket.
Grab tickets at: cleanwater.org/Electoberfest

Killswitch Engage Rocksmith+ & Clean Water Action Giveaway Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with the Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action!

🎸 Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action! Only 5 days left to enter to win and help us protect clean water! 👇 cleanwater.org/kse-guitar-g...

Revelers gather in a collage of photos highlighting last year's Electoberfest

Love democracy? Us too. We're building capacity to fight for a nationwide pro-environment majority in 2026, and Electoberfest is the kick-off.
Join us October 6th at the Guild in Pawtucket!
Some tickets still available:
cleanwater.org/Electoberfest