environment

By editorial team | March 11, 2019 |

ENVIRONMENT: Failure to reverse the direction of climate change will destabilize the environment that has been making human progress possible. PLEASE JOIN THE CONVERSATION. COMMENT BELOW! What information does a voter need to make an informed decision about this issue.

Organizing for Lead Free Water

By Dennis Jacobsen | February 20, 2019 |

The EPA has set the maximum contaminant level goal for lead in drinking water at zero because lead is a toxic metal that can be harmful to human health even at low exposure levels. Lead is persistent, and it can bioaccumulate in the body over time. Young children, infants, and fetuses are particularly vulnerable to…