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EPA to implement national limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water
For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will implement national limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—are man-made chemicals that have been linked to multiple serious health issues, including cancer. The new EPA rule, unveiled April 10, will include health safeguards and require public […]
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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Muscatine Organics Recycling Center
The Muscatine (Iowa) Organics Recycling Center (MORC) has a food waste depackaging operation that can process more than 4,000 tons of packaged food waste each year. Regional food manufacturers from up to 500 miles away deliver the packaged material to the facility. The food waste creates methane, which is a greenhouse gas that harms the […]
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Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley
Spinning around in a barber chair gave Lisa Deeley a unique view of politics and community. Deeley was raised by a single mom in Philadelphia, when there weren’t a lot of childcare options available. “So basically, everywhere my mom went, I went with her,” she says. And Deeley’s mom was involved in politics, serving on […]
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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: The Juan Bautista multi-use trail project in Moreno Valley, Calif.
The Juan Bautista de Anza Multi-Use Trail in Moreno Valley, Calif. is nearly eight miles in length from north to south, offering great connectivity to nearby communities, businesses and schools. This city asset enables both recreation and transportation for all uses except motorized vehicles. The latest initiative, formally called the ATP 4 (Active Transportation Program, […]