Volume VII, #13 | |
"People forget that the soil is our sustenance. It is a sacred trust. It is what has worked for us for centuries."
-- César Chávez In this issue 1) Take Action: Stop Building the Wall 1) Take Action: Stop Building the Wall This week marks the one year anniversary of the Bush Administration's controversial waiver of dozens of federal laws to speed up border wall construction.
Tell Congress to pass a budget that reflects a new direction for our country's energy policy, a budget that takes the first step to finally tackling the issue of climate change and spurs our clean energy economy. Tell Congress to Pass a Budget for a Brighter Future.
3) César Chávez: Sí Se Puede As we celebrate his birthday and his memory, Sierra Club supports the creation of a national holiday in his honor. 4) Climate and Energy: Legislation Moving Forward in the House The bill outlines a long-term vision that will transform our economy and move us past the dirty fuels of yesterday toward the clean energy technologies that will repower, refuel, and rebuild our economy. It will establish a cap on global warming pollution and requirements for renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean fuels. Momentum for strong action on climate has never been greater and Chairmen Waxman and Markey have provided a strong starting point for delivering the global warming solutions we need. Learn more about other climate and clean energy solutions.
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