Tag: water

"Coca-Cola kills us."

"It should instead focus on basic services and ensure that every Puerto Rican has access to safe public water."

“Now I get desperate thinking that a hurricane will come.”

"I always wanted to come back here, but it's like the town has been damaged by this."

"Please name one human being on the entire planet who wants plastic in his or her bottle." 

"Lead represents a leading cause of disease and death, and it is important to continue our efforts to reduce environmental lead exposure."

Unknowingly, American's are paying $16 billion a year to drink water from a bottle that would otherwise be free, or cost a fraction of the price.

The protest says the BLM has violated the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act by failing to analyze the risks of drilling for oil and fracking with dangerous chemicals on such a massive scale.

In New Mexico and Colorado, the “acequia” is more than just democratic water distribution – it is at the center of Southwest culture.

Along with fresh water, political will and public pressure are critical resources in ensuring a sustainable future for all.