Back to School on PCBs in the Hudson (Recorded Webinar)
September 11, 2015
Riverkeeper Team
Watch a recorded version of "Back to School on PCBs in the Hudson," hosted by Riverkeeper, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Campaign for a Cleaner Hudson.
Video loading...See below for some action steps you can take and resources (many of which were discussed during the webinar).
ACTION ITEMS:
- Tell the EPA to Stop GE's Midnight Move!
- Sign our online petition calling upon GE, and our state and federal leaders to restore a legacy of a cleaner Hudson for future generations.
- Help us spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with a selfie telling the world #ILoveTheHudsonBecause... Check out our selfie campaign page for more details.
- Sign up to volunteer with the Campaign for a Cleaner Hudson! There are a variety of opportunities available.
RESOURCES
- Educate yourself on the background and history of this issue on Riverkeeper's Hudson River PCB campaign page.
- The New York Times Editorial Board Calls on G.E. to Finish the Job on the Hudson
- Municipalities up and down the Hudson have passed PCB resolutions calling for a cleaner Hudson-see if your community is on the list.
- Environmental groups press Gov. Cuomo on GE cleanup of Hudson River PCBs and cite this as key moment for his administration
- Environmental Groups Call on EPA to Stop GE’s Midnight Move and Investigate Flawed Fish Data.
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Hudson River PCBs
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