Climate and energy legislation is making its way through Congress. Ever since it was introduced, the Dirty Coal and Oil industries have been working to weaken the bill. But we know that in the run-up to Copenhagen, we need bold and just policy. In order to get this, we need to be LOUDER.
Climate change and [...]
Hi! Does anyone know if it is possible to get a free energy audit? If so, where should I look? I live in northern VA, and my parents want an energy audit, but it costs like $300 or $400.
Rep. Boucher’s Handouts to Coal Lobby Hurt Working Families
15 people arrested for protesting Virginia Congressman Boucher’s efforts to gut climate bill
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2009-Fifteen concerned citizens were arrested today for peacefully blocking the entrance to Virginia Congressman Rick Boucher’s office protesting his efforts to gut strong climate legislation at the [...]
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In America, a person who witnesses to a serious crime is expected to stand up and speak out. That’s how we maintain public safety.
On Capitol Hill right now – in broad daylight – a serious climate crime is unfolding. Powerful lobbyists for Big Coal and Oil are weakening federal global warming legislation while creating billions [...]
This is an e-mail from Wise Energy for Virginia…
From winning better efficiency measures in Richmond to stopping mountaintop removal projects across Appalachia — every time we’ve spoken up and reached out to decision makers, we’ve made a difference in Virginia’s clean energy future.
Now, we need you to reach out to your fellow Virginians — to [...]
I know this doesn’t have to do specifically with the club or with the UN, but this photograph is amazing on so many levels:
A Palestinian woman peers from a hole at a house near a UN school Pope Benedict XVI is due to visit at the Aida refuge camp in the West Bank city of [...]
I know this doesn’t have to do specifically with the club or with the UN, but this photograph is amazing on so many levels:
A Palestinian woman peers from a hole at a house near a UN school Pope Benedict XVI is due to visit at the Aida refuge camp in the West Bank city of [...]
Right now, utility companies like Dominion Virginia Power and their defenders in Congress are wrecking America’s last, best chance to solve global warming. Climate champions Rep. Markey and Rep. Waxman have introduced a comprehensive energy and climate bill, which utilities are working tirelessly to weaken. They are pushing for free carbon permits that will take [...]
I wanted to take a quick moment to tell you about the larger movement for a clean energy future that is building across the South — and to tell you about a tremendous opportunity that is fast approaching to make your voice heard on global warming.
CLEAN ENERGY MOVEMENT GROWING IN THE SOUTH
A recent series of [...]