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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 14h

THIS is why CA must step up and protect its people. If the US Government is going to hide science and not regulate dangerous PFAS, Governor Newsom can lead by signing SB 682. Please call him today at 916-445-2841 and tell him to sign the bill NOW.

Scientists Completed a Toxicity Report on This Forever Chemical. The EPA Hasn’t Released It.

Agency scientists found that PFNA could cause developmental, liver and reproductive harms. Their final report was ready in mid-April, according to an internal document reviewed by ProPublica, but the ...

www.propublica.org

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 2d

Another great insight on why SB 682 (Allen) is so important and doable. Please sign this bill Governor Newsom!

Opinion | Relax, America, There Is Life After Nonstick Pans

www.nytimes.com

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 4d

Pencil us in! Let's kick off the end-of-year fundraising season together.

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 7d

CWA's in the news!

California governor under pressure over bill to ban cookware made with Pfas

Gavin Newsom, who has vetoed environmental bills before, feeling push from industry and celebrity chefs on next steps

www.theguardian.com

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 10d

Dear Governor Newsom (@gavinnewsom.bsky.social). Help us keep our bones strong so California can continue to stand up against what is happened federally. Sign AB 823 (Assemblymember Tasha Boerner) into law: www.wired.com/story/microp...

Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests

The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue.

www.wired.com

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 10d

A good read and another reminder why we are looking forward to Governor Newsom (@gavinnewsom.bsky.social) signing SB 682 into law.

Industry, environmental groups spar over California bill to ban PFAS in cookware

As US states increasingly pass laws to limit PFAS chemicals in consumer products, a debate is heating up over a California bill that proposes banning the sale of cookware with intentionally added “for...

www.thenewlede.org

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 11d

Governor Newsom approved 2,000 Wells a year in Kern County with Bakersfield-Delano already in the top most polluted cities in the country. #3 ozone, #1 year round particle pollution and #1 short-term particle pollution.
www.lung.org/research/sot...

Most Polluted Cities | State of the Air

Choose a city below to learn more about its ranking.

www.lung.org

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 21d

Please take a moment to tell Gov. Newsom to sign AB 823 (@asmtasha.bsky.social) and ban plastic microbeads in cleaning and cosmetic products. We, along with Californians Against Waste, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, and 5 Gyres thank you. act.cleanwater.org/page/168134/...

Tell Your Governor Newsom To Ban Microplastics In Cosmetics And Cleaning Products

Scientists are finding alarming amounts of microplastics in our bodies, including the brain. Please tell Gov. Newsom to sign AB 823 into law, which bans microplastics in cosmetics and cleaning product...

act.cleanwater.org

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you to our colleagues in Minnesota for supporting our efforts to pass SB 682 (Senator Ben Allen) in California and for asking Governor Newsom (@gavinnewsom.bsky.social) to sign the bill.

Clean Water Action Minnesota Applauds California’s Passage of SB 682 to Phase Out PFAS in Consumer Products

Clean Water Action Minnesota, home of Amara’s Law, congratulates the State of California and our partner office, Clean Water Action California, on the successful passage of Senate Bill 682. This legis...

cleanwater.org

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 23d

The Board Members of the SWRCB have voted unanimously to NOT put the Kern County Subbasin in Probation, and instead move the Subbasin back under DWR review. We are disappointed by this decision, but we will continue to work to uplift Kern Community voices and uphold the Human Right to Water in CA.

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 23d

Laurel Firestone, State Water Board Member, during the 9/17/25 Kern Probationary Hearing: "I really encourage the [Kern] Subbasin to look for ways they can help create structures that provide public spaces for people to engage on basin wide issues. Create more mechanisms that allow for that."

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 23d

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 25d

Rich celebrity chefs don't want Gov. Newsom to sign SB 682 (Allen) into law and protect your from personal exposure to PFAS and the costs of getting the chemicals out of your water. Call the Governor today [415] 445-2841 and tell him to sign SB 682 quickly

California Voted to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' in Cookware

Environmentalists and celebrity chefs are going head-to-head on a bill that bans 'forever chemicals' in cookware.

www.yahoo.com

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 28d

Clean Water Action is proud to be a sponsor of Senator Ben Allen's bill, along with our friends at NRDC, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, the California Assoc. of Sanitation Agencies, and Environmental Working Group

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 28d

Opinion: Newsom must protect California’s drinking water from microplastics

Bill on Newsom’s desk is based on a simple premise: If plastic isn’t necessary in a product, it shouldn’t be there.

www.mercurynews.com

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · 28d

"But fluoropolymers like PTFE do release PFAS throughout their life cycle of manufacturing, use and disposal, said Jamie DeWitt, professor in environmental and molecular toxicology at Oregon State University."

Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/NYT-Cookware

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · Sep 10

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · Sep 8

It is absolutely essential that the state Legislature keep its promises to amend this harmful bill. Housing next to polluting industries and in a state without wildlife and a healthy environment is not an answer.

Op-ed | SB 131 Will Bring an Abundance of Pollution and Harm Endangered Species. It Must Be Fixed Now - Davis Vanguard

Governor Newsom and legislative leaders passed SB 131, which provides a CEQA exemption for polluting industrial projects known as "advanced manufacturing", without public or legislative input, and wit...

davisvanguard.org

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/09/03/o...

Oxnard City Council Passes Resolution in Support of Climate Superfund

Oxnard City Council, residents, advocates call on CA legislature to pass Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act

www.foodandwaterwatch.org

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · Sep 8

by a 5-1 vote, the Oxnard City Council passed a resolution in support of the California Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (AB 1243/SB 684). Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County to pass a resolution in support of the Superfund

www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/09/03/o...

Oxnard City Council Passes Resolution in Support of Climate Superfund

Oxnard City Council, residents, advocates call on CA legislature to pass Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act

www.foodandwaterwatch.org

Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · Sep 5

As the various quotes in this article demonstrates, there are myriad reasons to ban microplastics in cleaners and cosmetics.
mavensnotebook.com/2025/09/04/p...

PRESS RELEASE: First in the nation ban on plastic microbeads in personal products headed to Governor Newsom’s desk

Press release from Assemblymember Tasha Boerner: Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 823 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Senate Floor with 39-0 votes. AB 823 would ban the sale of plast...

mavensnotebook.com

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are looking forward to Gov. Newsom (@gavinnewsom.bsky.social) signing this bill because of both the health threat of microbeads in drinking water and because the expense of such contamination will burden ratepayers. This is a win win for California

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Assemblymember Tasha Boerner @asmtasha.bsky.social · Sep 3

AB 823 is headed to the Governor's desk!

With AB 823, we’re taking meaningful action to protect Californians by phasing out harmful microplastics in everyday products.

Thank you, 5 Gyres, Clean Water Action California, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, and Californians Against Waste!

AB 823 Protecting Californians from Toxic Microbeads Headed to Governor's Desk

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Mark Ruffalo @markruffalo.bsky.social · Aug 29

Let’s get #PFAS out of our food @rachaelray. Let’s work together to protect our families.

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Clean Water Action California @cleanh2oca.bsky.social · Aug 29

Well said. Thank you!