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Tell the EPA: Don’t let the TransAlta power plant off the hook.

Haze pollution from coal harms our air and our health.

Send a message to the Pacific Northwest office of the EPA:

The proposed haze pollution plan from the Washington Department of Ecology is insufficient to create significant reductions in NOx pollution.

The EPA must submit stronger regulations to hold the TransAlta plant accountable, and reduce harmful haze pollution in Washington.

The TransAlta coal power plant near Mr. Rainier is Washington’s single largest air polluter. Every year it’s responsible for 10,000 tons of nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution which causes haze damage to twelve protected public lands — and poses threats to public health.

The Clean Air Act mandates that Washington submits a plan to control haze pollution from coal fired power plants like TransAlta by January 15th.

However, the current plan proposed by the Washington State Department of Ecology fails to create meaningful pollution controls for TransAlta, and has been criticized by the National Park Service and the EPA as being unacceptably weak.

The EPA has the authority to reject the plan and enforce stronger measures by the January 15th deadline. That’s what they must do.

Send a message to the EPA: Issue a strong plan to meaningfully reduce haze pollution at TransAlta.

Haze is isn’t the only problem with NOx pollution. It can cause respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis, aggravates existing heart disease, and can contribute to premature death.

The TransAlta coal plant shouldn’t be allowed to continue pumping these levels of NOx pollution into our air.

But that’s essentially what will happen under the current plan, unless the EPA steps in and proposes a stronger regulations to reduce haze pollution.

Tell the EPA: TransAlta cannot be let off the hook. Submit a strong plan to reduce haze pollution before the January 15th deadline.

Thanks for fighting for clean air.

Elijah Zarlin, Campaign Manager
CREDO Action

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Decide which T-shirt we should make

12/06/2010 Nativegrl77

Repower America is designing a T-shirt and you don’t have to be a fashion expert to weigh in. We’ve narrowed it down to two choices. Which one is your favorite?

Cast your vote by Tuesday at midnight for the T-shirt you want to see Repower America supporters wear in 2011.

Vote for your favorite Repower America shirt

Whether you’re part of the climate movement because you want to save money on your electricity bill or because you want to save the planet for your grandchildren, you know it’s important for supporters to come together in 2011. Climate deniers and the fossil fuel industry are emboldened, and it’s up to us to show that we will keep standing strong.

The truth is, we’re already winning this fight. Electric utilities and other corporations are taking steps to reduce their emissions. Windmills and solar panels are dotting the landscape from coast to coast. And more and more car owners are shopping for fuel-efficient vehicles.

What we need now is a way for supporters everywhere to send a clear and powerful message: We’ve got momentum behind us, and we won’t be denied our clean energy future.

That’s why Repower America is rolling out a new T-shirt exclusively for Repower America members. And we’re counting on supporters like you to help us select the best one.

Decide which T-shirt we should make. Vote here:

http://acp.repoweramerica.org/yourshirt

The climate movement has always been in your hands. Now, it’s time for you to decide how to move it forward in the weeks and months ahead.

Thanks for getting involved,

Dave Boundy
Campaign Manager
Repower America

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Urge your governor to protect public health

11/19/2010 Nativegrl77

Write your governor today
Please write your governor today to ensure that your state does their part to protect public health by reducing global warming emissions under the Clean Air Act.

Urge Your Governor to Protect Public Health
Dear Carmen,

From extreme weather events and longer heat waves to more potent allergy seasons, global warming has a direct impact on our health. Fortunately, the Clean Air Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect the public’s health and the environment from the dangerous impacts of global warming by reducing heat-trapping emissions.

In order to effectively reduce global warming emissions, the EPA must work together with every state. Recently, each state sent the EPA a letter indicating whether it is ready and willing to work with the agency.

Fortunately, in its letter, your state indicated its willingness to protect public health and the environment by complying with the EPA’s regulations to reduce global warming emissions. Please thank your governor for agreeing to work with the EPA and encourage your state to continue its leadership on this important issue.

Take Action Today!

Sincerely,

Kate Abend
National Field Organizer
UCS Climate and Energy Progra

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Defend the EPA’s ability to protect our health and environment

09/03/2010 Nativegrl77

Write a Letter to the Editor Today
Please write a letter to the editor
today on the need for Congress to oppose any legislation that would block or delay the EPA from acting on global warming.

Defend the EPA’s Ability to Protect Our Health and EnvironmenYou were probably as disappointed as I was when the Senate failed to pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation before leaving for August recess. While comprehensive legislation remains critical, we now are counting on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to do its job to protect our health and the environment by reducing the heat-trapping emissions that cause global warming. In 2009, the EPA found that global warming emissions endanger public health and welfare. According to the Supreme Court, this finding means that the agency must limit these pollutants under the Clean Air Act

Unfortunately, some members of Congress, with the backing of the coal, oil, and electric utility industries, are attempting to block the EPA from cutting these emissions.

Your senators and representative are home for the next two weeks, and will be reading local newspapers to see what their constituents are talking about. They need to know that you expect them to do everything they can to begin reducing global warming emissions right away. Please write a letter to the editor today on the need for Congress to oppose any legislation that would block or delay the EPA from acting on global warming.

Take Action Today!

Sincerely,

Kate Abend
National Field Organizer
UCS Climate and Energy Program