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Giving Tuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. In 2022, 37 million donors gave more than $3 billion dollars to nonprofit organizations. That’s powerful!
Just a reminder that our newsletter is as important as ever. Earlier this month, the U.S. EPA released new data showing that hundreds of public drinking water systems have detected PFAS, per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, also known as toxic, forever chemicals. These water systems provide drinking water to almost 46 million people.
Those findings come from water tests conducted as part of the EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, or UCMR5, which requires water utilities across the nation to test drinking water for 29 different PFAS compounds. Fewer than one-third of public water systems are testing their water in 2023.
PFAS exposure has been linked to a greater risk of cancer, as well as other health issues for the liver, immune system, cardiovascular system, and on human development.
Yet the agency is dragging its feet on regulations that would require more testing or eliminate this contaminant from our drinking water. And that’s just one chemical!
We need more people to be aware of what’s happening and to put the pressure on our elected officials to prioritize public health.
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We cover these issues and more at The Brockovich Report.
We also donate a portion of every paid subscription to orgs that work to put pressure on our agencies and elected officials to have clean water for everyone.
If you’d like to give direct to them, here’s a few we recommend.
Environmental NonProfits
The mission of this organization is to protect healthy rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature.
Created in 1972 during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act, this grassroots advocacy group works to protect the environment and safeguard public health, promote passage of strong environmental laws, and help communities address local environmental problems affecting them.
Since 1974, the Clean Water Fund has helped people campaign successfully for cleaner and safer water, cleaner air, and protection from toxic pollution in homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces
This non-profit organization works to ensure that every American has equitable access to clean, running water forever.
The nation’s original and largest nonprofit environmental law organization leverages its expertise and commitment to fight for justice and advance the promise of a healthy world for all.
This nonprofit, nonpartisan organization is dedicated to protecting human health and the environment with a mission to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment.
Environmental Integrity Project
The Environmental Integrity Project is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for effective enforcement of environmental laws.
Food and Water Watch champions healthy food and clean water for all, with a mission to stand up to corporations that put profits before people, and advocate for a democracy that improves people’s lives and protects our environment.
NRDC fights for every person's right to clean air, clean water, and a healthy community. Founded in 1970 by a group of law students and attorneys at the forefront of the environmental movement, the organization continues to work to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.
The Union of Concerned Scientists
The scientists and engineers at UCS puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet’s most pressing problems. The organization was founded in 1969 by scientists and students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This nonprofit is focused solely on clean water. They preserve and protect water by connecting local Waterkeeper organizations and affiliates worldwide with a goal of drinkable, fishable, and swimmable water everywhere.
Let us know in the comments which org from the list you’d like us to give to today, and we’ll get a donation out to them!