Industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that is cultivated for use in the production of a wide range of products, including foods and beverages, cosmetics and personal care products, and nutritional supplements, as well as fabrics and textiles, paper, construction and insulation materials, and other manufactured goods. Hemp can be grown as a fiber, seed, or other dual-purpose crops. Congress added Sec. 7606 to the 2014 Farm Bill which defines industrial hemp as distinct from marijuana and authorizes hemp research and pilot programs by universities and state departments of agriculture. In 2015, states including Colorado, Kentucky, Oregon and Tennessee authorized hemp pilot programs conducted by farmers and more than 3,900 acres of hemp were harvested. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been certifying hemp crops organic under the National Organic Program (NOP) for more than 15 years and hundreds of millions of dollars of consumable USDA organic hemp products have been sold worldwide. Currently hemp foods and supplements are sold by thousands of U.S. retailers and hemp seed products are widely recognized as safe and nutritious. Hemp crops in Canada, Europe and China are certified organic under the NOP each year. Hemp seed and fiber is 100% legal to import and sell in the U.S. and legal USDA organic certified hemp products, made with hemp grown in other countries, are sold in thousands of retail outlets across the U.S. Sterilized or processed hemp seed is excluded from the definition of marijuana under 21 U.S.C. 802(16): (16) The term ‘‘marihuana’’ means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant, its seeds or resin. Such term does not include the mature stalks of such plant, fiber produced from such stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of such plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of such plant which is incapable of germination. - Petition prepared by the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) -

Exxon deceived the public and its investors by lying about the vast and threatening impacts of climate change for decades. Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson joined 17 other state AGs to "jointly explore potential investigations" into whether fossil fuel companies like Exxon have contributed to the devastating cover up. Four AGs have confirmed an investigation is ongoing in their state--but Ferguson has not. Just as Ferguson has stood up for consumers against companies that lied to the public about donating to the campaign against GMO labeling, it is time to once again hold a major corporation like Exxon accountable.

The senseless killing of these great animals. Stop Killing Wolves . There is way to much Killing of these friends of ours.They help us weedout the junk of the world, so We need to Help them. I would like to have this petition filled out and full by the middle of November.

Right now, in this country, parents are facing a decision between paying for safe drinking water or putting food on the table. In the wake of the Flint lead poisoning disaster, we need to ask ourselves and our elected officials: how can we let this happen? Today, one in five U.S. families are forced to spend more than they can afford on water. Black and Latino communities are often hit hardest by these staggering expenses — and even at these outrageous prices, that water isn't necessarily safe. The Obama Administration has an opportunity to change that, making access to safe, affordable drinking water and adequate sanitation a key part of its Climate Action Plan. A climate action plan without that is simply not comprehensive or just. But they won’t do it unless they hear from us.

The Mineral Extraction Overlay is unlawful; Penn Township should revise the ordinance to limit industrial oil and gas activities to the industrial zones. By using this MEO, Penn Township is converting most of the agricultural zone into an industrial zone. This upends the investment-backed expectations of the people who moved to the agricultural zones, which violates principles of due process. There is no indication that Penn Township first evaluated the impacts to water, air, human health, aesthetics and the other values protected by Article I Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution; that constitutes a violation of the constitution because it fails to ensure that citizens will not suffer harm to their constitutionally protected interests and because it constitutes a failure of Penn Township to fulfill its constitutional duty to be a trustee of public natural resources. By blanketing existing zones with a new use that is out of character of the zoned land beneath it, the MEO is an impermissible application of the township’s zoning power. While municipalities do have the power to use zoning laws to regulate the gas industry, they must apply those laws in a way that are constitutional, and follow established legal precedent on zoning laws. The MEO District produces just such an irrational scheme by allowing a single type of industrial use – natural gas development – in otherwise non-industrial zones. PLEASE GIVE FULL ADDRESS

Roundup® is terrible for people and the planet. It’s a probable carcinogen. We are likely eating it every day in our food. And its massive overuse has destroyed critical habitat, leading to the decline of monarch butterflies. Sign the petition: Tell the USDA to test for this toxic pesticide in our food!

Massachusetts residents report harm due to the installation of utility infrastructure, including wireless utility meters and wind turbines. Tobacco scientist Peter Valberg of the product defense firm Gradient has provided compromised safety testimony to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and other regulatory boards for many major projects, including: - transmission lines, substations, and transportation corridors - deployment of wireless utility meters - wind turbines Peter Valberg is a mercenary scientist. http://www.publicintegrity.org/2016/02/18/19307/brokers-junk-science; http://www.publicintegrity.org/2016/02/08/19223/meet-rented-white-coats-who-defend-toxic-chemicals; http://www.publicintegrity.org/2016/02/10/19265/making-cancer-cluster-disappear As an example of his influence, in 2014, the MA DPU published a flawed and inaccurate smart meter order on the basis of Valberg testimony that has the potential to deleteriously impact every home and business. In light of threats to the survival of residents in their own homes, the need for an immediate, independent, transparent, public investigation of possible collusion between the MA DPU, the industry it is supposed to regulate, and product defense that skews the safety science while endangering health is warranted prior to proceeding with MA DPU projects for which Gradient has provided expert testimony, or where health complaints have emerged due to telecommunications and utility installations that are inadequately regulated for the protection of citizens and the environment.

We are urging Mr. John Fitzgerald to find a more environmental-friendly solution then the cutting down of 15,000 trees to put up solar panels. Corporations around the globe have installed solar panels over parking lots and on the roofs of buildings. There must be a better solution.

Our goal is to collect 10,000 petitions this spring to show the Governor that Virginians across the state want him to take bold action to address climate change. Will you add your name to show your support?

Solar projects have been stalled across Massachusetts for more than a year – putting energy savings, local jobs and community health on the line. Solar is stalled for communities, low-income families, schools and businesses due to an unnecessary cap on Massachusetts’ most successful solar program – net metering. Recently, 100 Massachusetts Representatives called on House leaders to take action now and pass a strong solar bill. [1] We need you to join them and tell our elected leaders: don’t let the sun set on solar! [1] https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/03/15/solar-debate-heats-two-thirds-mass-house-push-for-pro-solar-bill/AOizQo9u7hJ4DYM4jUQ9gI/story.html

There are about 2.4 million people who live in the United States but are effectively ignored by the Environmental Protection Agency. How is this possible? They live in prisons. It is appalling that our government is exempting millions of people from basic environmental and health safeguards. Prisoners aren't the only ones harmed by this indifference -- prison guards, visitors, and neighbors feel the harmful effects of toxic policies. Tell the EPA: environmental justice does not stop at the prison gates.

Please send your message today and call the Adams County Commissioners at 720-523-6100 insisting that they renew the current moratorium on drilling permits immediately—at least through the November elections, when statewide ballot measures may provide additional rights and protections to communities. Adams County is being targeted for scores of new, polluting oil and gas wells near homes and schools. Oil and gas production facilities release dangerous toxins and ozone-precursors into the air; place communities at risk for spills, fires, and explosions; and impose other unacceptable burdens on residents. The Adams County Commissioners must act now to renew the current moratorium until the November elections. Please send your message to the Commissioners immediately. Thank you.