Physicians and advocates call upon Massachusetts legislators to get toxic chemical out of children’s products
As the Massachusetts Legislature enters its last month before the end of formal session, the state’s leading medical organizations join environmental and public health nonprofits in calling for swift action to pass a bill to get toxic chemicals out of children’s products - Toxic Free Kids.
After years of deliberation, Massachusetts takes no action on the PFAS bill
Clean Water Action is deeply disappointed that the Massachusetts Legislature ended this legislative session without taking a vote on the Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS (S3034/H4870).
Clean Water Action Applauds Legislature for Commitment to Clean Drinking Water in Mass Ready Act, Calls for Additional Action to Prevent PFAS Contamination
Clean Water Action thanks the Massachusetts Legislature for advancing the environmental bond bill which includes millions of dollars for drinking water. Here's what we want to see in the final version of the Mass Ready Act!
Physicians, Advocates, and a Giant Duck to Massachusetts Legislators: Stop “Ducking the Issue” and Pass Toxic Free Kids!
Boston Children’s Hospital, Clean Water Action, and Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility will hold a press conference and rally featuring a giant 30' inflatable rubber duck, to call attention to the need to protect children’s health by passing An Act relative to toxic free kids (H4357/S2660).
Pediatric Health Advocate Leads Clean Water Action's 2026 Environmental Awardees List
Ben Thomas, Boston Children’s Hospital’s Director of State Government Relations, is receiving the organization’s 2026 Clean Water Champion award for his work advocating for protections for Massachusetts children from air pollution and toxic threats during the 25-26 legislative session.
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