According to the U.S. Geological Survey, fracking (the fracturing of shale underground to extract natural gas) is directly linked to recent damaging earthquakes in Oklahoma. During fracking, waste fluid is rapidly pumped back into the ground deep into aquifers, where it fouls drinking water and agitates local faults, causing earthquakes.

We go through 380 billion plastic bags a year, costing us $1.6 billion gallons of oil a year, oil that would be better served for other more vital things. We then throw them in a landfill--the ones that stay there, that is. Billions of bags end up blowing around as litter and end up in our oceans, killing millions of sea creatures every year. In the U.S., there is a budding but rapidly growing movement to "ban the bag." Like the ban on smoking, which started in local communities and went national, the banning of plastic bags will follow a similar path, though much more quickly. A few examples of cities that have already 'banned the bag' are San Francisco, Telluride, and Brownsville, TX. Let's be a community that helps lead this important local and global issue.

Jack London Square is no longer an industrial warehouse district but rather a residential and commercial district. Amtrak and their new station are creating noise and air pollution, environmental and danger hazards.

Every day our government participates in a program that dumps tons of particulant (aluminum and barium) into our atmosphere. No official explanation has been offered. (Perhaps producing artificial clouds which reduce the harmful rays of the sun?) Millions and maybe billions of dollars are being spent on this toxic spraying that pollutes our atmosphere. Levels of aluminum in drinking water have skyrocketed. This needs to stop!

Chemtrails are no longer a myth once thought to only be a figment of one's imagination. They are real and toxic chemicals are being sprayed onto us without our consent. These chemtrails are known to contain ethylene dibromide, aluminum, and Barium, which are all toxic to humans. The spraying must stop and those responsible must tell us why they are spraying toxic chemicals in our skies and be held accountable.

The British Virgin Islands has a Sea Turtle Hunting season December 1st through March 31st. They are legally allowed to harvest Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles, both endangered animals. Hawksbill turtles (must be 15+inches carapace length) and Green turtles (24 +inches carapace length) but these sizes still put them in the late juvenile / sub-adult age and the fact they do not have a size limit is even worse since those are the ones probably nesting here but live elsewhere. There is a moratorium on loggerhead turtles, leatherback turtles, & all sea turtle eggs.

There is a small area of land that is untouched by humans. There are beautiful trails, beautiful trees, and it's a small place for many animals to call there home. Every fall, hundreds of birds flock to these woods for a quick food stop as they migrate. This area needs to stay up so that it isn't sold when housing development pushes through. This area of land is located in Hampshire, IL. I want to get permission from him to survey the land myself.

San Diego Gas & Electric already has some of the most expensive rates in the country. Regardless, they are currently lobbying officials to dramatically increase fees to regular customers, and at the same time create all new fees for solar users. Please sign this petition that will be sent to our elected officials (and The California Public Utilities Commission) asking them to oppose SDG&E's rate hikes. By signing you may help curb the cost of your future electric bill while also helping the environment by denying SDG&E the ability to inhibit the use of solar electricity.

Hydrofracking around the watersheds of New York City and Syracuse have been banned by the governor and state legislature because of how it pollutes the water. The same consideration for the quality of life of the residents and tourists in the Finger Lakes should be legislated. The Finger Lakes are the source of water for municipalities, tens of thousands of individuals, farms, vineyards, recreation, and tourism.

Instead of using take out containers - Even if they are re-cycleable, BYO - Carry in your car your own Coffee Mug , Smoothie Mug, Containers to take home leftovers , or purchase deli foods , and your own utensils - Have a picnic basket in your trunk !!!

Andrea Lani has been an employee in good standing with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection since 1999. On March 29, she testified before a legislative committee, warning about the risks of Governor Paul LePage's efforts to weaken protections for the chemical BPA, which has been linked to developmental problems in kids, heart disease, and cancer. In retaliation, Andrea was demoted and replaced by a far less qualified individual who had been hired in January for an entry-level clerical position.

3.7 billion prescriptions were filled in retail pharmacies in the United States in 2010 (1). That is an awful lot of plastic. Unfortunately, the bottles used for these prescriptions are often not recyclable (2). Many states also prohibit pharmacies from reusing prescription bottles (3). (1) http://www.statehealthfacts.org/profileind.jsp?sub=66&rgn=1&cat=5 (2) http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/recycling/questions/can-i-recycle-my-used-prescription-bottles (3) http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/random-reusables-follow-up-on-prescription-bottles/