Volume VI, #115 | |
"The window of opportunity for starting the mitigation efforts needed to achieve the 2 degree target will close by the middle of next decade."
-- Karl-Heinz Florenz, author of a new European Parliament report calling for faster action on global warming. In this issue 1) Take Action: Looking for Local Heroes 1) Take Action: Looking for Local Heroes This Brave Nation is still looking for two young, local activist heroes to feature in the series’ sixth episode. Do you know a young hero? If so, nominate them here! 2) Take Action: Urge Congress to Strengthen Global Warming Bill Our Senators must stand up for strong and effective solutions to global warming. The urgency of the problem requires that we act fast and effectively. A strong global warming bill must drive emissions reductions in a way that strengthens a clean energy economy, meets science-based standards and is fair to American families and workers. Please encourage your Senators to vote for strengthening changes to the bill. 3) Toxins: Emergency Housing Tests High for Toxic Formaldehyde As the first organization to discover the toxicity of FEMA trailers, the Sierra Club has taken a lead role in fighting for better disaster assistance and emergency housing. Visit www.sierraclub.org/gulfcoast for more information. 4) Sierra Sportsmen: T-4 Days and Counting There are only four days left to enter your hunting or fishing photos so send them in today.
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