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With our hard-working supporters and allies, we earn big wins for safe, affordable food and clean water. From fracking bans to keeping arsenic out of chicken feed, we win battles to protect our communities and our environment.
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    Vermont’s GMO Labeling Requirements Becomes Law--For Now

    07.1.16

    After years of fighting against companies like Monsanto, we finally have labels for GMO foods in Vermont.  But our work’s not done.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Food
    GMOs
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    This Is How You Defeat Nestlé

    05.20.16

    In a historic landslide victory, a grassroots coalition of concerned locals blocked Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, from bottling their water. Senior Northwest Organizer Julia DeGraw reflects on this astonishing win.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
    Local Water Alliance celebrates Nestle victory
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    How We Banned Fracking in Prince George's County

    04.27.16

    On April 12, the Prince George's County Council voted unanimously to ban fracking. Now it’s time for Maryland to ban fracking entirely.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Food & Water Watch activists protest fracking in Prince George's County
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    Constitution Pipeline Rejected in New York

    04.22.16

    Under pressure from a powerful movement of grassroots activists, Governor Cuomo rejected the dangerous pipeline.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Activists against the Constitution Pipeline
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    The Fight Continues After New Mexico Fracking Win

    03.7.16

    The fight against fracking got personal for organizer Eleanor Bravo when drilling threatened her neighborhood. Her community fought to protect themselves, and won.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Sunset in Sandoval County, New Mexico
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    How local activists stopped a dubious desalination plant in Rockland County, New York

    01.5.16

    Through years of hard work, Rockland County residents achieved victory over Suez to stop the expensive, dangerous and unnecessary project.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
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    Maryland Bans Arsenic in Chicken Feed

    12.31.15

    Thanks to the tireless efforts of activists, Maryland became the first state to ban arsenic in chicken feed.

    Topics: 
    Factory Farming & Food Safety
    Poultry on a factory farm
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    How We Defeated the Gas Industry Again with Port Ambrose

    11.17.15

    On November 12, 2015, Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed the proposed Port Ambrose gas port off New York’s coast – another victory in Food & Water Watch’s battle against fracking.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    NY Governor Cuomo vetoes Port Ambrose facility
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    How New York Banned Fracking

    05.4.15

    In December 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo made a game-changing announcement: he moved to ban fracking in New York state.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Victorious activists: they helped ban fracking in New York
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    Maryland Passes 2-Year Moratorium on Fracking

    03.24.15

    Thanks to a flood of support from local activists and grassroots groups, the Maryland General Assembly passed crucial legislation to protect Marylanders' health and water.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
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