The level of fossil fuel pollution (chiefly CO2) in the atmosphere is already affecting the planet's climate. The prospects for coming generations do not look good. A universal response is needed if we are to stop this dangerous trend. To get everyone on board in reducing the amounts of fossil fuels they use, the government should get involved by providing economic incentives like this fee/dividend combination. The fee/dividend would penalize the greatest users of fossil fuels and reward those who used little. Everyone would be involved trying to maximize their economic advantage by minimizing the fees they paid. Each individual would try to use less fossil fuels.

The nuclear reactors at Indian Point are located on the Hudson River about 20 miles north of New York City. They sit about one mile from the intersection of two earthquake faults. Indian Point 3 has been identified as the US nuclear reactor most likely to suffer reactor core damage from seismic activity. There are about 2700 metric tons of high level nuclear waste being stored on-site, most of it in vulnerable fuel pools in warehouse-type buildings, not containment structures like the reactors themselves. Indian Point sucks in 2.5 billion gallons of Hudson River water every day and shoots it back into the river about 15-20 degrees hotter than when it went in, creating a thermal plume that kills fish and river life by the millions each year. The spent fuel pools are leaking radioactive water into the ground and into the Hudson River. There are 20 million people who live within 50 miles of Indian Point, including everyone in New York City. In 2003, a study found that the Indian Point Emergency Evacuation Plan, was "inadequate to protect the public from an unacceptable dose of radiation." In 1979, the NRC Director of the Office of State Programs, who was in charge of emergency planning for all US nuclear plants said, "Indian Point is one of the most inappropriate sites in existence" for a nuclear plant. Relicensing the reactors is actually issuing a new 20-year license. Under current population and seismic standards, Indian Point could NEVER be licensed to operate. Therefore, a new license should not be issued. The NRC is the only agency that can re-license nuclear plants and only the United States Congress can prevent it from doing so.

I am fighting right now to keep oil drilling out of the everglades. I will be back in the Berkshires to do the same at he end of the month. We must stop this madness. We need clean water much more than oil/gas. David T

Senate bills 1301 and 1784 would undermine the Northwest Forest Plan, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) across Oregon's National Forests and BLM O & C lands to prop up "too big to fail" mega tree fiber operations owned by some of the wealthiest families in Oregon. Senator Wyden's goal is to more than double current tree fiber extraction levels upon 10 million acres of publicly owned federal lands throughout Oregon. SB 1301 would sunset in 2029 and SB 1784 has no sunset date. Current laws are already failing to recover 3 iconic endangered Northwest forest species - the Coho salmon, marbled murrelet and the Northern spotted owl - from extinction. Senator Wyden's tree fiber extraction bills, 1301 and 1784, could place the nail in the coffins of these 3 ESA listed species and Oregon's last stands of ancient forests. For more details go to http://eco-advocates.org

We are all affected by mining in our residential areas. It destroys the land make it unuseable for years to come. Increased truck traffic damages our roadways and increases our expenses. With no local benefit this project has no value to the citizenry.

After dining at my local Target, I realized the amount of unnecessary waste not being recycled. I saw that every bit of trash I had in front of me was recyclable—paper cups, napkins, cardboard boxes, and utensils. The introduction of recycling bins to this area would be a simple, low-cost, high-impact step towards making a major national retailer one of the greenest in the world.

The monarch butterfly is in serious trouble. The spread of GMO crops and accompanying pesticides have been wiping out the young monarch's key food source, milkweed. But you can help! Add your name to our petition calling on the EPA and USDA to stop approving pesticide-resistant genetically engineered crops and to instead promote non-toxic pest and weed management to the benefit of farmers, our health, our ecosystems and the precious monarch butterfly.

Indianapolis Power and Light’s ("IPL") Harding Street Power Plant is POLLUTING OUR AIR, THREATENING OUR WATER, COAL POLLUTION THREATENS OUR HEALTH. INDIANAPOLIS CAN AND MUST MOVE BEYOND COAL!

For decades the crematorium at the Santa Cruz Memorial Park on Ocean St. Extension has been emitting toxic waste into the air, including high levels of mercury. We believe that the city of Santa Cruz is trying to rush a decision to relocate the crematorium at the Santa Cruz Memorial Park on Ocean St. Extension. We believe that the city is trying to avoid the necessary environmental review before anyone notices. Please let them know that you support a full environmental review of the health risks to the citizens of Santa Cruz and our environment before any crematory relocation is allowed.

The Food and Drug Administration does not require safety testing of new genetically modified foods (“GMOs”), instead relying on corporations' profits from the sale of such foods to ensure their safety for us. Contrary to industry claims, GMO foods have not been proven safe, and a growing body of independent, peer-reviewed studies have linked the consumption of GMO foods to allergies, infertility, immune problems, gastrointestinal disruption, cancer, and a host of other diseases. GMO crops can easily contaminate non-GMO crops, threatening organic agriculture, and their use is linked to increases in toxic pesticide use and the emergence of “superweeds.” Further, the absence of labeling of GMO foods and seeds prohibits those with specific ethical or religious practices from making informed food choices. More than 60 other countries around the world inform their citizens if their food is genetically engineered, and national polls consistently show that more than 90% of Americans want to share this same basic human right. GMO labeling legislation has been introduced in over 25 states, and on June 3, 2013, Connecticut passed a GMO labeling law - the first in the nation. But, it requires at least four other states to adopt similar legislation before it goes into effect. One state must border Connecticut. Massachusetts now has the opportunity to help protect the transparency, integrity, and democracy of our food supply for all Americans.

While more research needs to be done on the full impact of GMOs, they are not without risk and consumers have a right to know what is in the food we buy. HB 1396 in the Missouri House of Representatives would require that "all food and food products... sold in this state that are or contain genetically modified products shall be labeled indicating that they are or contain genetically modified products." Sign this petition to your state representative asking them to support our right to know by co-sponsoring HB 1396.

Home Depot is the World's largest home improvement retailer, operating more than 2,200 stores throughout the United States (including the territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), Canada, China and Mexico. Home Depot is the fourth largest retailer in the U.S., and the fifth largest retailer in the world. Yet, Home Depot is not and does not have plans to install solar panels on their rooftops. I received the following e-mail response from Home Depot on 12/26/13: Good Afternoon, I contacted our Building Services department and they stated that there are currently no plans to install solar panels on the roof of our stores. If you need any further assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the number below or reply to this email. Have a great day! Sincerely, Warren A. Ray The Home Depot Resolution Expeditor- Email Resolution Team 2455 Paces Ferry Road / B-3 Atlanta, GA 30339 Yet, other Big Box retailers are installing rooftop solar panels: Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and in the world by revenue, with 4,423 U.S. stores and over 10,000 stores worldwide. Walmart has 200 solar installations across the USA, Walmart plans to have 1,000 solar installations by 2020. Walmart’s goal is to eventually supply 100% of its energy needs with renewable energy. Costco is the fifth largest U.S. retailer and seventh largest in the world, with 425 stores in the U.S. Costco has installed solar panels in approximately 60 stores, with an average size of 500 kW per store. Solar power supplies about 22% of each store’s energy needs. Kohl’s is the 20th largest retailer in the U.S. and the 44th largest retailer in the world, with 1,127 U.S. stores. Kohl’s has solar panels installed at 139 of its stores, and will have solar panels at 200 stores by 2015. IKEA only has 38 U.S. stores, but its buildings can accommodate larger solar installations. By 2020, the company plans to meet 100% of its energy needs with renewable energy. So, why is Home Depot not installing rooftop Solar panels???????