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NO CPV VALLEY FRACK-FIRED POWER PLANT IN NYNew York state agencies are in the process of permitting several new gas-fired power plants such as the CPV Valley Energy Center in Orange County. These plants would be fueled by fracking in Pennsylvania and predicated on fracking in New York. This is the wrong road to take if we want a viable and sustainable energy policy that advances us toward 100% usage of renewable resources. Fracking is an inherently dangerous industrial process that is devastating communities in Pennsylvania as well as in New York, through its related infrastructure. We are opposed to the sale, transportation, and use of fracked gas. We demand that all New York state public officials as well as state agencies reject this project that depends on and facilitates fracking.2,559 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by protect orange county
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Governor of California Jerry Brown: Issue a statement against global warming caused by palm oil.Palm oil cultivation, especially the ones that destroy old rain-forests is the biggest agricultural contributor to green house gases. Global warming knows no borders and the damage that is done in foreign countries, is directly affecting America today in extreme weather.465 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Palm Oil Consumer Action
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Chem TrailsConstantly see jets chemtrailing in the skies over Chicago , need a explanation as to what is the purpose of chemtrailing, who approved it, who does it, and have all the health and environmental ramifications been studied before chemtrailing commenced. Was chemtrailing approved by elected officials in Washington and the Governor and State Legislature of Illinois after they had understood the purpose and fully understood all health and environmental ramifications.5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Noel Harris
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Massachusetts: Label GMOsThe 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.26,455 of 30,000 SignaturesCreated by Pat Fiero
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Georgia wants its Right Whale living, not deadThe Navy will use deadly sonar for over 20 years in the only place the right whale has to birth its young. Stop the extinction of the world's most endangered whale. Like us, it is one of God's creatures. Humans cause their destruction, yet humans can and must save them.184 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Mimi Waite
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Father's Day Message for President Obama: Reject Keystone 'Tar Sands' PipelineThe proposed Keystone XL Pipeline will, if approved, introduce massive new Carbon emissions into the atmosphere (as well other highly toxic chemicals) through the extraction, production and use of 'tar sands oil' - one of the dirtiest greenhouse gas intensive fuels on the planet. The scientific community has given ample warning. And just last month, global CO2 levels reached 400 particles per million - a level 'never before seen by humans' (see references, below) - concurrent with continued record-setting weather extremes across the United States and around the world. Approving this massive new greenhouse-gas project would be a huge historical folly - contrary to scientific warning, contrary to the President's pledge to 'protect us from the effects climate change' and, certainly, run counter to the President's own obligation as a father. This is our message to President Obama on this Father's Day. References (a tiny portion to be sure, but a start): 1 - Atmospheric Carbon Reaches Historic Levels: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2013/05/09/400-ppm-carbon-dioxide-in-the-atmosphere-reaches-prehistoric-levels/ 2 - Climate Impact of Keystone Pipeline: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/aug/23/tar-sands-keystone-xl-climate 3 - Extreme Weather Records Match Climate Change Predictions By Scientists: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/21/2012-extreme-weather-climate-change_n_2348079.html172 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Don Lieber
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Charge $ per plastic and paper bagsWhile I did sign the petition to BAN plastic bags, I am proposing a step towards LIMITING all bags. Plastic and paper bags are totally and fully wasteful. This city could take a positive step towards putting bags (both plastic and paper) on the path towards EXTINCTION. NYC should CHARGE $ per plastic and paper bags! I personally do not touch both paper and plastic bags. I just chuck a reusable canvas bag in the backpack that is with me all the time. This IS something that NYC can do.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by David Camacho
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Expedia - pull your turtle adThis petition is in response to a disturbing ad running on TV for Expedia which features a tourist harassing a turtle (with the message that the turtle was her new friend). Turtles are endangered species, and it is a felony to chase, touch, and harass them.2,104 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by Karen Chun
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Earth Day Is Everyday. The stakes are high !!It is time to make Anti-Pollution Laws a Red Light Emergency, This is a priority issue that affects the Planet Earth and our Future. We all have a stake in doing something to help cut down Pollution.. There should be more Laws in place that are Mandatory.66 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Minnie Ruth Radiah Frye
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Water IS fuelPetroleum is a direct assault against the human races. The water we drink has a higher octane than gasoline. Water = Hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen has an octane of 130 The space shuttle uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. People are running engines with water all over the world. Easier to have a car running with water than a space ship.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jose Romero
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Don't Frack Illinois ParksThe Illinois Legislature just passed a bill to regulate fracking. The bill was delivered to the governor for his signature on June 6. The bill fails to provide any setbacks to prohibit fracking in our state parks. Sponsored by Global Warming Solutions Group of Central Illinois.258 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Tracy Fox
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No to Fracking in North CarolinaThere are too many negative things to say about how too many people will be negatively, even dangerously, affected if fracking is allowed to happen in North Carolina. Please help stop the current bill or any other fracking bill from passing.19 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Martha Van Noppen