Last year, the oil industry succeeded in stopping anti-fracking measures in the California Legislature. Since then, fracking has continued to expand in California, putting our communities and the climate at risk. But now it’s our chance to fight back. Senators Holly Mitchell and Mark Leno introduced SB 1132, a strong moratorium bill that, if passed, will protect California from fracking. The oil industry will spend huge amounts of money and exert tremendous political pressure fighting this bill, so we need to speak out to make it clear that we expect our elected officials to vote for a fracking moratorium.

It is urgent that we bring awareness of this emergency to as many people as possible. This being a catastrophe born of the last 50 years, in another 50, our grandchildren will not know what it means to swim in the ocean, to drink naturally fresh water, and will be learning about many extinct species of animals/mammals in their history books.

The Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline would guzzle along half a million barrels of oil each day, tearing up the land, disrupting the community and wrecking local wildlife even if they didn't mess up again.

Back in December, the PA Supreme Court ruled that local municipalities do reserve the right to decide whether they will allow shale drilling in their communities. This big victory affirmed that the Pennsylvania constitution protects the authority of local communities to regulate or block the drilling companies looking to frack in their backyards. But last month, Rep. Seth Grove introduced a bill that would overturn that court ruling. In his own words, HB 2115 “will preempt all local ordinances.” We can’t let this happen. Local communities should have the power to make decisions about their own citizens lives; decisions that will affect public health, the environment and the economy.

Exxon has stated that it will not change its policies on climate change, despite the need to get away from fossil fuels. The Koch Brothers likewise are climate change deniers. I have grandkids. I would like to leave a better future for them.

WITH COP21 taking place shortly (this update is Nov 19, 2015, basically 10 days ahead of this monumental environmental event in Paris, bringing all world leaders to take their boldest actions on ensuring we have a livable planet)... WE NOW FEATURE A NEW PETITION-WITHIN-A-PETITION, going specifically to all mayors and their city councils in the East Bay, who have NOT signed on to a CCA. Here is the petition: http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/mayors-and-city-councils With congressional gridlock on our climate threat, it is becoming clear that cities, counties and states now have the power to take significant action that is tremendously effective. It is clearly time to accelerate the country's 100% renewable agenda, now that the global mark of 400 parts per million of atmospheric carbon has been reached. With blueprints now published by Jacobson et al. for all 50 states to go 100% renewable, now is the time for action. See www.theSolutionsProject.org for details. (Note: you will probably need to copy all links to your own browser). Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Energy is a local energy solution that allows for the rapid switch to clean power sources. Besides Marin and Sonoma counties, other California cities and counties are investigating CCA for their communities: Monterey Bay region, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, and the cities of San Luis Obispo and San Diego, and others, now including Lancaster CA. Nearly 1,000 communities in five other states legislated for these CCAs have chosen Community Choice Aggregated Energy. See www.LeanEnergyUS.org for more details. To see what a CCA looks like in Marin county, see www.MCEcleanenergy.com. Here is the link to an introductory study on how feasible this is for the East Bay: http://ecologycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Concept-Paper_CCE-in-East-Bay.pdf The white paper indicates there is available capacity within the boundaries of these two counties to build solar and small wind farms on industrial wasteland, meaning little if no renewable energy would need to be imported, that it could all be locally provided - an ideal situation. ADVANTAGES A CCA will not raise taxes. It will work in partnership with PG&E, reducing the cost of energy, as proven in Marin county, and the other states that have them. UPDATES - in Alameda county, in June 2014, all 5 Alameda county supervisors voted 5-0, to approve $1.3 ML towards a feasibility study to create a CCA in the county. CCA legislation is in process in Hawaii and Utah, also Delaware and Minnesota. New York is now the 7th state with CCA legislation. In late July 2014, we learned about a new small wind company called PRIMO Wind, based in San Diego CA, that has created a non-turbine style fixture for accessing wind, that is silent, doesn't kill birds and can be applied to buildings or designed into small wind farms. Its footprint is smaller than solar, and is more cost-effective. See www.PrimoWind.com and this 2-minute video - http://youtube.com/watch?v=21HRjjLLjpg&feature=youtube PLEASE NOTE, those signing: we want to ensure signatures represent where you live. Mayors want to know who their constituents are. By signing, you are asking your elected officials to give setting up a CCA, a good look. EXCEPTIONS of cities not involved: The city of Alameda has its own utility and is already over 80% renewable. The city of Richmond has already joined MCE, along with El Cerrito and San Pablo.

Walgreens is the nation’s largest drugstore chain. Its business is all about promoting and supporting health and wellness, including its own families, friends and neighbors in Springfield, Illinois, where the company is based. In 2013, testing[1] of items bought from Walgreens found, among other things, high levels of lead in decorative beads, and high levels of phthalates in out-door folding chairs. Lead can cause brain damage,[2] while phthalates, an endocrine disruptor, can produce adverse reproductive impacts such as low sperm count, and even cancer.[3] While Walgreens has taken some steps to address certain environmental and public health risks, such as launching the "Ology™" Brand of Healthy Home Products that is free of phthalates and other risky chemicals, what about all the other products it carries? It has yet to adopt a chemical policy to work with their suppliers to reduce, eliminate, or safely substitute the Hazardous 100+ chemicals identified by the Safer Chemicals Healthy Families Coalition. How can the company in good conscience continue to sell products that could contain dangerous chemicals that could actually cause harm to their clients? Walgreens needs to be a good neighbor and help protect Illinois families... and ALL families! Sign the petition and tell Walgreens: No more toxic products! [1] http://www.healthystuff.org/retailer-walgreens.php [2] http://saferchemicals.org/toxic-chemicals/lead.html [3] http://saferchemicals.org/toxic-chemicals/phthalates.html

Pollution is a growing problem, and wind energy among other clean energies is an important step to try and stop the massive pollution. Increasing funding for wind research and energy will reduce reliance upon dangerous fossil fuels, help to keep a clean earth for future generations, and increase West High School recognition around the world.

The cheapest, easiest, and most immediate way to drastically reduce greenhouse and other toxic emissions gases is to drive slower. If the US lowered the speed limit to 55MPH, we would see an immediate reduction of emissions by 20-30%. Lower speed limits also save the average driver over $500/year, and sharply increases highway safety and reduces fatalities. Persons in a car driving 75MPH are 500% more likely to be fatally injured in a collision than at 60MPH. Save money, save lives, save the planet!

Rhode Island is already experiencing the impacts of climate change. Record setting summer heat waves, floods like those we experienced in 2010, storms like Hurricane Sandy and Irene, and sea level rise all impact Rhode Island residents. We need to plan ahead for climate change in order to achieve positive solutions that work for all Rhode Islanders, not wait until strife and necessity dictate our responses. Climate resiliency legislation would set our state on the path towards making our economy and society resilient in the face of climate change by creating a comprehensive and forward-looking statewide plan. We need our state and local government to consider climate change when making decisions, and this legislation would ensure that state and local government have the information and tools they need to protect Rhode Island's economy, public health, and welfare. Climate resiliency legislation would allow our state to both adapt to the impacts of climate change and mitigate future changes. By connecting mitigation and adaption strategies, we can take an innovative new strategy that allows for a truly comprehensive approach to helping our state turn the challenge of climate change into an opportunity for growth. The challenges posed by climate change can be overcome through cooperation and community decision making, but only if we are able to plan ahead for the challenges we face. Climate resiliency legislation is both a commitment and an opportunity to create a resilient and inclusive state. We call on the Rhode Island State Legislature to pass climate resiliency legislation and build a resilient, thoughtful path for our state that ensures that our economy, culture, and quality of life are protected from climate change.

The ALLSolar Research Vessel Project is for The Natural Environment that supports ALL of US. It is a Real Focus for 'YOUR OCEANS NOW,' and is for The Children & Students of The World, because they are The Future Now!

Tired of the hate mongering!