There’s a new interactive map by Earth Justice that shows the extent of coal ash contaminated sites across the US. This is a MAJOR issue in NC. This is a MAJOR issue for the greater Charlotte Mecklenburg area. Read up on this issue. Tell your friends and neighbors. We’ll be working on this through out [...]
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* In Harm’s Way – Coal Ash Contaminated Sites in the Carolinas
Posted in Beyond Coal, Coal, Conservation, Duke Energy on May 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
* Take Action on Nukes and Transportation Today
Posted in Beyond Coal, Coal, Conservation, Duke Energy, Nuclear, Take Action on May 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Nuclear regulation and transportation policy are huge issues for NC. Add your voice to other Sierra Club members today! Take Action: Keep the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Focused on Safety President Obama has nominated, and the Senate has been asked to confirm, the appointment of Kristine Svinicki to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a second term. Unfortunately, [...]
* Join the Virtual Rally for Clean Air
Posted in Beyond Coal, Conservation, Cool Cities, Take Action on May 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Send a message today! Join the Virtual Rally for Clean Air and Stand Up for Children’s Health! Hundreds of activists are speaking out in Chicago and Washington, D.C. to support the EPA’s new proposal to clean up our air and protect our health. They’re testifying at hearings about the EPA’s first ever standards that limit life-threatening carbon pollution from coal plants. [...]
* Biking Beyond Oil
Posted in Beyond Coal, Conservation, Take Action on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Share: Take Action: Biking Beyond Oil May is National Bike Month! Biking is an important piece of a 21st century transportation system that moves us beyond oil — bike-friendly communities allow more people to get safely on their bikes and bypass the gas pump, dirty oil, and climate pollution. Everyone deserves access to clean, affordable [...]
* Sierra Club May 23rd Meeting Focuses on Politics
Posted in Conservation, Meetings, Politics on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“Every person in this country who cares about democracy should care about this work.” – Ed Schultz Mark your calendar for May 23rd because this is a program that you don’t want to miss! In addition to conservation, outings, green events and other updates, we have a great two part program. Ken Brame, chair of [...]
* Sustainable News from Sustain Charlotte
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Events, Meetings, Volunteer on May 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This is a repost of the recent Sustain Charlotte newsletter. Some great news and happenings to keep you updated! Sustain Charlotte Encourages Green in the Queen City The nonprofit’s First Annual Community Sustainability Awards recognized 70 Charlotteans who are keeping the city green. Twelve people from that esteemed group received awards in categories including air [...]
* US Banks Risk Public Health and Climate by Financing Coal
Posted in Beyond Coal, Coal, Duke Energy, Take Action on May 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This past week the Sierra Club and the Rainforest Alliance Network released a report “Coal Finance Report Card 2012″ that highlights the “Filthy Five” – the top 5 largest financiers of the US coal industry. The list counts the number of transactions each bank had with the dirtiest coal-burning utility companies and the largest mountaintop [...]
* Cancer patient questions Duke CEO about local coal plant
Posted in Beyond Coal, Coal, Duke Energy on May 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This is a must see video! Watch Jim Rogers dance around the issue. Utility companies have been denying the impact of coal ash and coal ash pond leakage by saying that there is no direct link. Would Duke Energy Corporation fund a cancer cluster study? Of course not! They might find out some facts that [...]
* Every Vote Counts
Posted in Conservation, Politics, Take Action on May 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Vote. Tell your friends to vote. Tell your neighbors. Ever vote counts in a low turn out primary! VOTE!
* Coal Ash Pond Dangers in NC
Posted in Beyond Coal, Coal, Conservation, Duke Energy on May 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are coal ash ponds a danger to our environment and health? Read the reports below and then watch the video about the coal ash pond near Asheville. After you do ask yourself, “Should I be concerned about the two HIGH HAZARD, unlined, aging Riverbend coal ash ponds on Mountain Island Lake that are upstream of [...]
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