Why are we feeling ill? The annual spraying of 20 billion tons of aluminum, barium, strontium, mercury and other toxic, carcinogenic and biohazardous material over cities/counties everywhere (including daily over Kauai Island an the Hawaiian Islands) is already having devastating effects on humans, the soil, the water, forests, eco and marine systems and all life forms. The short term effects have shown to be causing residents and visitors to have respiratory illnesses frequently as a result. But the long term effects are deeper, such as alzheimer's, neurological disorders and cancer. If the public were adequately informed on this topic, most would take appropriate action to put an immediate stop to these destructive activities

Fracking is descending on Michigan: The oil and gas industry has already snatched up millions of acres of mineral rights in Michigan to greatly expand fracking throughout the state. At every stage of the drilling process, fracking puts the Great Lakes, and the waterways that feed them, at risk of water contamination, toxic waste spills and more. The Governor is holding a public forum on his energy policy on Monday 3/25. Take action now to make sure your voice is heard. Tell Governor Snyder to stop the spread of fracking before it pollutes the Great Lakes.

The climate crisis is no longer a myth. From unpredictable and severe storms, crop failure, drought, and flooding, to rising tides, drowning islands, and thousands of acres of forests on fire....we need strong climate legislation from the U.S. government. Now. The fossil fuel industry is rampantly mining and drilling more of the antiquated (dinosaur) forms of fuel that have been largely responsible for the planet's current climate crisis. We can do better! This February, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced The Climate Protection Act of 2013 (S.332) and The Sustainable Energy Act (S.329). These acts need co-sponsors from as many Senators as possible in order for them to reach the Senate floor for a vote, and then to advance to the House for their vote. We can do this. According to Sen. Sanders his climate change legislation would help business,create jobs, and save billions of dollars on disaster relief. "The price that America can not afford to pay is the price of doing nothing to reverse global warming", he states. Please sign this petition to let your lawmakers know that we are serious about national climate legislation and that as voters we are watching them. Thank you. P.S. Nothing says -' we are serious and we vote' - than a personal visit with your lawmaker. Consider getting friends together to visit them at their district offices when they are back home in your area. Ask your Senators to co-sponsor S.329 and S.332. Inform your House Reps that you expect action from them on this as well. You can find out when your lawmakers are back home for recess at: http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/one_item_and_teasers/2013_schedule.htm Find your lawmakers home offices at: http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml

Big polluters are using the budget process to attack environmental protections that are critical for our air, water, and climate. We urge the Senate to stand up to these attacks on our environment and keep our budget clean. Over the next three days, a variety of amendments to the Senate Budget that reduce or eliminate environmental protections will come up for a vote. Especially critical amendments include: •An attack on the Clean Air Act that would prohibit the EPA from issuing new regulations protecting our environment from the most polluting coal-fired power plants in the country; •An attack on the Clean Water Act that would leave over 20 percent of our waterways unprotected; •An amendment forcing construction of the Keystone pipeline, which would deepen our dependence on the dirtiest oil on the planet, oil from tar sands; •An attack on the President’s ability to protect key parks and monuments from development.

Proposed Coal Exports would bring a huge influx of train and barge traffic to the Puget Sound and all cities along it, threatening air and water quality, marine and human health. The resulting traffic congestion and compromised rescue and fire operations could potentially be devastating. What happened to Washington State's pledge to be a leader in Green Energy?

NC House Bill 201 introduced on March 5th seeks to repeal the 2012 energy conservation code and reinstate the 2009 energy code. As a home energy auditor working in the weatherization and building science industry, I know what a difference can be made when our homes and places of work are built with energy efficiency as a priority. The Energy Conservation Code put into effect in 2012 marked a great improvement in the minimum acceptable energy efficiency standards for buildings in North Carolina. Buildings are responsible for nearly half of the energy usage in the US, and cause more pollution than our cars. Better energy codes mean lower monthly operating costs for new home buyers and a decreased risk of loan default. Please join me in making sure that our state does not move backwards on this important issue.

The annual spraying of 20 billion tons of aluminum, barium, strontium, mercury, and other toxic, carcinogenic, and biohazardous material over cities everywhere (including daily in Boulder County and surrounding areas) is already having devastating effects on humans, the soil, our forests, and most other life forms. The short term effects have shown to be causing me to have respiratory illnesses frequently as a result, as have most people I know-- but the long term effects are deeper, such as Alzheimer's, neurological disorders, and cancer. If the public were adequately informed on this topic most would take appropriate action to put an immediate stop to these destructive activities.

Outgoing EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson, called on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to establish a Citizen Advisory Committee that would give a forum for participation by non-governmental organizations including environmental, conservation, fishing and community stakeholder groups in the development and implementation of a Gulf-wide restoration plan. This committee is an essential piece of the process, without which the council will lack the important resources and knowledge base of coastal residents and the citizen engagement needed for effective participation in implementing Gulf-wide ecosystem restoration plan. Please take a moment to share your support with your governor.

The Efficient and Affordable Energy Rates Bill will create strong economic incentives and provisions for residential, commercial and industrial electrical utility ratepayers to invest in energy efficiency and solar energy.

Fracking is dirty, fracking uses billions of gallons of water, fracking will pollute the aquifer. McCrory has stacked his cabinet with Duke execs,they have blinders on and only see the billions they will rake in. The fracking bill passed by one very controversial vote. Stop the nonsesnse now. We need alternative energy sources, we do not need to squeeze every last drop of nonrenewable fossil fuel out of the earth.This is all about corporate profits which only benefit the executives of these corporations while leaving us to pay for the clean up and for our compromised health.

Global Warming is affecting our Earth by destroying habbitats of animals, thus putting them in the endangered or extinct catagories and we are the only ones that can stop it, but we need to let others know as well.

The most recent version of SB21 as of Tuesday still provides hundreds of millions of dollars of tax relief a year -- up to $1 billion or more -- for nothing in return. Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2013/03/19/2831929/our-view-dont-gamble-on-oil-tax.html#storylink=cpy