1 Million Comments opposing the Keystone XL! In just 45 days, over 1 million comments were submitted to oppose the Keystone XL pipeline to the State Department! 350.org set a goal of 1 million comments knowing it was a stretch, … Read More
Posts tagged: #Keystone Pipeline
An Interview with Fekkak Mamdouh, Co-Founder of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United
Hi All, I guess you all have heard the news? The Environmental Protection Agency has determined, after doing an elaborate environmental impact statement, that the Keystone XL pipeline will have no negative impact on the environment. Isn’t that special! Are … Read More
Take Action: Bus from Long Island for Keystone XL Pipeline Protest, Reform Cosmetic Regulations
Forward On Climate Protest – Long Island Bus Tickets In the context of a rapidly changing climate, the Sierra Club and 350.org are co-sponsoring the Forward on Climate Rally to demand that President Obama creates a strong climate policy.The rally … Read More
Take Action: Time to Act on Climate Change, Sierra Club Ends Civil Disobedience Ban, Tell Senator Schumer to Stand Against Benefit Cuts
Ask President Obama for Bold Action to Confront Climate Change In his inaugural speech, President Obama promised to confront climate change. To do that, he must end the detrimental “all of the above” energy policy of his first term. Please … Read More
In the News: Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Fracking, Governor of Nebraska Approves Keystone Pipeline, Big Food Ties to Registered Dieticians
Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in 34 Percent of Reported Fracking Operations One out of every three hydraulic fracturing operations across the nation, are now being recognized as carcinogens by an independent analysis of the SkyTruth Fracking Chemical Database, by IT professional, … Read More
Take Action: Tar Sands Oil Tied to High Carcinogen Levels, Sick Days for Food Service Workers, Shell No!
Oil Sands Industry in Canada Tied to Higher Carcinogen Level Canadian researchers reported in a study that the development of Alberta’s oil sands has increased levels of cancer-causing compounds in surrounding lakes well beyond natural levels. For the study, financed … Read More
Take Action: Keystone XL Pipeline Protest, Last Chance to Stop Fracking, Boycott Boca Burgers
Historic Keystone XL Pipeline Protest in DC! President Obama must decide whether or not to approve construction of the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline, which will carry 800,000 barrels a day of the dirtiest oil on earth for export. President … Read More
Take Action: Wall Street Accountability, Keystone XL Conflict of Interest, Marketing Junk Food to Kids, Support for Wind Energy
Tell President Obama: Appoint an S.E.C. Chair Who Will Hold Wall Street Accountable Yesterday S.E.C. Chair Mary Schapiro announced that she will be resigning. This decision presents President Obama with a very important opportunity. As one of the top regulators … Read More