 Edmund Burke was right when he said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Women, too, of course. So, please, click on one or more of the >>> Take Action! links after the environmental action alerts below and do your part to protect our environment. Contact us with more.
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Defenders of Wildlife: “As the population of Alaska’s Cook Inlet beluga whales plummeted from over 1,200 in 1979 to only 326 in 2009, these iconic whales were finally listed as endangered in 2008.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is considering new guidelines to protect over 3,000 square miles of beluga whale habitat to ensure their survival. Please tell NOAA to adopt these guidelines to help save the beluga whales of Cook Inlet. The deadline for comments is March 3, 2010. >>> Take Action! |
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Green For All: "Right now, Congress is crafting a historic bill – The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA) – that could transition America to a clean energy economy. But the legislation needs to be strengthened by the full House and Senate to ensure that America's workers and communities fully benefit from it. Tell your Representatives to strengthen ACESA." >>> Take Action!
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Sierra Club: "Fewer than 100 Florida panthers remain in the wild! Sign our petition to help make sure critical habitat is developed for this magnificent animal - before it’s too late." >>> Take Action!
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Organizing for America: "For decades, the auto industry fought efficiency standards tooth-and-nail, while the vehicles on our roads continued to pollute our planet. Now, the world's largest carmakers have agreed to work with the Obama Administration to build more efficient vehicles and reduce tailpipe emissions. Please write a letter to the editor of your local paper. Share your opinion about why fuel efficiency is an important step towards reducing our dependence on foreign oil, strengthening our economy, and forging a long-term plan to defeat climate change." >>>Take Action!
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Campaign for New York's Future: "Next month, the City Council will begin hearings on the Greener, Greater Buildings initiative, the world's most ambitious plan to=2 0reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings, and buildings account for 80% of New York's carbon emissions. Tell the City Council to approve the Greener, Greater Buildings plan – because we must reduce our carbon footprint now." >>> Take Action! |
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Campaign for New York's Future: "Do you live in a building of more than 50,000 square feet, or roughly 55 units? Maybe you're a member of a co-op or condo share or member of a tenant association? Or perhaps you manage a building as a landlord? If you have a stake in the care and maintenance of a large building and you want to see a comprehensive approach to greening New York's large buildings, the City Council needs to hear from you." >>> Act Now! |
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Campaign for New York's Future: "After 5 months, New York State legislators finally voted to pass an MTA funding plan that will prevent transit doomsday. But the truth is, the job is not done and now is the moment to turn up the heat. The new plan only provides two years of capital funding. Let's thank the legislators in Albany but tell them they still need to enact a long-term plan to fully and fairly fund the transit system." >>>Act Now! |
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National Resources Defense Council: "Although we have safer options for controlling fleas on our pets, the EPA still allows dangerous pesticides to be used in flea collars and other products. Tell the EPA to prohibit the use of these toxic chemicals in pet products." >>> Take Action! |
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Campaign for New York's Future: Our existing buildings account for 80% of the city's carbon emissions and $15 billion per year in energy costs. On Earth Day, Mayor Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced a new proposal to significantly reduce that carbon footprint, while creating jobs and stimulating the economy. Tell the City Council to pass this citywide legislation now. >>> Take Action! |
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National Resources Defense Council: "The Clean Water Restoration Act would restore Clean Water Act protections to vital water bodies declared unprotected because of Supreme Court decisions. Tell your senators to co-sponsor the Clean Water Restoration Act." >>> Take Action!
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