The State House finally did the right thing and restored the funding for the Silent Spring Institute research. Our pressure made it impossible for them to continue ignoring the toxic reality in our water. Stay vigilant because we are going to make sure every cent is spent holding these polluters …
October 19, 2013
Final supporters
Dear Massachusetts State Senators and Representatives, As Massachusetts citizens, we are extremely disappointed in the absence in leadership to address water quality and public health in our state. The State House of Representatives and State Senate have both rejected budget amendments to fund research proposed by Silent Spring Institute that may change the way citizens are exposed to some toxic chemicals in water. For over two decades, Massachusetts has had some of the highest breast cancer rates in the country, and currently, Cape Cod incidence is approximately 22% higher than the national average. The refusal to fund breast cancer research in regions with higher-than-average breast cancer rates is unacceptable: it is a matter of environmental justice, and we cannot back down. More research is needed to investigate emerging contaminants in Massachusetts water. Silent Spring Institute has a history of research of this kind and has already shown that endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), pharmaceuticals, industrial pollutants, and consumer product chemicals are present in drinking water, groundwater, and ponds on Cape Cod. This is worrisome because these compounds have been linked with breast cancer and other diseases.
Our health and the health of our families are extremely important and should be made a priority. We deserve to know that our water is safe, clean, and non-toxic. We urge you to support the work of Silent Spring Institute. They are the only research organization with the mission to investigate the link between the environment and women’s health, and one of the only organizations studying emerging contaminants in the state. Massachusetts is a leader in technology innovation and public health; it is ultimately up to our legislators to continue that legacy.
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September 18, 2013
The State House and Senate think they can ignore us while our families drink poisoned water. We are nearing 500 signatures and need to ramp up the noise immediately so they cannot hide from this anymore. Get this link onto every social media platform you use right now.
Reached 100 supporters
May 30, 2013
6 Comments
Lost a dear friend to this last year. Stop ignoring the data and give Silent Spring the money they need to find answers.
WHY ARE THEY CUTTING THIS FUNDING? My neighbors have all been sick and we deserve to know what is in our local water supply.
My family has been in massachusetts for generations. We deserve clean water and answers about why so many people here get breast cancer.
lived in mashpee for 20 years. seeing so many people in my neighborhood get sick is terrifying. fix the water.
I grew up on the Cape and I worry so much about what we are drinking. My sister had cancer in her 30s and no family history. Enough is enough.
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The State House finally did the right thing and restored the funding for the Silent Spring Institute research. Our pressure made it impossible for them to continue ignoring the toxic reality in our water. Stay vigilant because we are going to make sure every cent is spent holding these polluters …
October 19, 2013
Final supporters
Dear Massachusetts State Senators and Representatives, As Massachusetts citizens, we are extremely disappointed in the absence in leadership to address water quality and public health in our state. The State House of Representatives and State Senate have both rejected budget amendments to fund research proposed by Silent Spring Institute that may change the way citizens are exposed to some toxic chemicals in water. For over two decades, Massachusetts has had some of the highest breast cancer rates in the country, and currently, Cape Cod incidence is approximately 22% higher than the national average. The refusal to fund breast cancer research in regions with higher-than-average breast cancer rates is unacceptable: it is a matter of environmental justice, and we cannot back down. More research is needed to investigate emerging contaminants in Massachusetts water. Silent Spring Institute has a history of research of this kind and has already shown that endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), pharmaceuticals, industrial pollutants, and consumer product chemicals are present in drinking water, groundwater, and ponds on Cape Cod. This is worrisome because these compounds have been linked with breast cancer and other diseases.
Our health and the health of our families are extremely important and should be made a priority. We deserve to know that our water is safe, clean, and non-toxic. We urge you to support the work of Silent Spring Institute. They are the only research organization with the mission to investigate the link between the environment and women’s health, and one of the only organizations studying emerging contaminants in the state. Massachusetts is a leader in technology innovation and public health; it is ultimately up to our legislators to continue that legacy.
Updates
September 18, 2013
The State House and Senate think they can ignore us while our families drink poisoned water. We are nearing 500 signatures and need to ramp up the noise immediately so they cannot hide from this anymore. Get this link onto every social media platform you use right now.
Reached 100 supporters
May 30, 2013
6 Comments
My step-mother, who lived on Cape Cod for decades and who did NOT have the genetic marker for breast cancer, died of breast cancer in 2003. Please support the Silent Spring Institute's research. Thank you.
Lost a dear friend to this last year. Stop ignoring the data and give Silent Spring the money they need to find answers.
WHY ARE THEY CUTTING THIS FUNDING? My neighbors have all been sick and we deserve to know what is in our local water supply.
My family has been in massachusetts for generations. We deserve clean water and answers about why so many people here get breast cancer.
lived in mashpee for 20 years. seeing so many people in my neighborhood get sick is terrifying. fix the water.
I grew up on the Cape and I worry so much about what we are drinking. My sister had cancer in her 30s and no family history. Enough is enough.
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My step-mother, who lived on Cape Cod for decades and who did NOT have the genetic marker for breast cancer, died of breast cancer in 2003. Please support the Silent Spring Institute's research. Thank you.