By Zachary Shahan •
January 12, 2010
Email may be the norm of the day for expressing your opinion on political issues, but the phone still has its place. The organization 1Sky is hosting a national call-in day to the Senate — TODAY — to help push for good clean energy and climate legislation.
The national call-in event has already been picked up by the New York Times, so hopefully it will be quite successful.
We’ve got quite a few readers on this site, and I think that most of you are strong advocates of clean energy and good climate legislation. You can help 1Sky and the world by making this day one for Senators to remember.
1Sky provides you with a very quick and easy system for calling using their toll-free number. You call your Senators for free, don’t even have to find their phone numbers, and have a little guide with some talking points, or you are free to us your own.
By Lisa Wojnovich •
August 31, 2009
Nitrous oxide, more commonly known at your dentist’s office as laughing gas, is now the most prevalent man-made substance damaging the ozone layer. And it’s a greenhouse gas. Sadly, the joke’s apparently on us.
There has been significant success in decreasing the levels of chemical contaminants in our nation’s water ways in recent years, thanks to the Clean Air and Water Acts passed by Congress. However, low levels of many contaminants (such as metals, pesticides, and synthetic molecules like PCBs) persist in many rivers and streams, home to salmon and related trout species.
By Tom Schueneman •
July 28, 2009
GOP House reps attempt to force a floor vote on a bill to block EPA regulation of Greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act
Power plants play a huge role in emitting pollutants that make up the ozone. This pollution browns and blackens our horizons. We call it smog. Smog has been linked to premature deaths, thousands of emergency room visits, and tens of thousands of asthma attacks each year. Pollution in the ozone is particularly dangerous to small children and the elderly, who are often warned to stay indoors on days with poor air quality due to pollutants.
In order to cut harmful emissions from maritime vessels, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next steps of its coordinated effort on Wednesday. The steps include creating a rule under the Clean Air Act that would establish tough engine and fuel standards for U.S. flagged ships. The proposed rule would harmonize with international standards and lead to improved air quality throughout the country.
By Stephen Boles •
May 13, 2009
An internal White House memo questions the scientific rigor employed by the EPA in preparing its endangerment findings report that identies GHG as a hazard to human health and welfare. The memo also suggests that economic conditions could worsen under the proposed climate change legislation.
By Michael Mergens •
March 2, 2009
Under the Bush Administration, many critized the EPA for being too pro-business and for dragging its feet when it comes to greenhouse gas regulation. There was little question that would change under President Obama, but just how soon was anyone’s guess, until now. During the first 3 weeks of February, the EPA has undergone a revival of sorts and has demonstrated a commitment to the promises of President Obama.
By Scott James •
February 24, 2009
W.R. Grace & Co. is charged with violating the Clean Air Act and obstruction of justice while operating vermiculite mines in the Northwestern Montana town. Charges focus on whether company officials knew that the mining endangered Libby’s community.
By Amiel Blajchman •
January 21, 2009
What sort of efforts does the US Army undertake to protect and manage it impacts on the environment? Perhaps surprisingly to some, the legislative muscle behind Army programs to protect the environment is actually quite robust.
By Jerry James Stone •
January 18, 2009
Jacksonsays the California waiver on emission standards should be re-reviewed. She is currently New Jersey’s Chief of Staff. New Jersey is one of the 16 states that filed suit along with California.
