Friday, July 14, 2006

Once upon a time, not too long ago, people argued that global warming didn't exist.
But as we move into a long, hot summer, few continue to ignore evidence of global warming's devastating consequences: climbing temperatures worldwide; more violent hurricanes like Katrina and Rita; chronic wildfires and drought; and disappearing icecaps and glaciers. All the while, energy prices continue to rise, hurting American families in the pocketbook. Global warming is happening now, and it's time to act.
Today, the League of Conservation Voters is launching a campaign – The Heat is On: Demand Global Warming Leadership Now! – to make a difference about global warming. We will mobilize thousands of Americans to call on Congress, the President, and both political parties to make their plans to tackle global warming and move America to a more secure energy future a central issue in the upcoming elections in November.
Click here to sign the Global Warming Leadership Petition demanding that politicians and candidates for office make global warming and clean energy a priority in the 2006 elections.
The evidence for global warming is convincing and clear-cut. Even President Bush recently said, "I think we have a problem on global warming." But America's political leaders, including President Bush, have not taken action to address the problem. With one-third of the Senate and all House members up for reelection this November, we have a perfect opportunity to begin a national discussion and demand practical solutions, including:
New energy technologies that create jobs and build our economy
More fuel-efficient vehicles that reduce our reliance on oil
Cleaner power production that reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Caps on global warming pollution
In the next few months, candidates for Congress and many local races will be combing their districts, holding town meetings and campaign events, and talking to voters and editorial boards. Now is the time to remind America's future political leaders that they hold the key to solving our epic energy problems.
For all the dire predictions, there are also sensible solutions to global warming. America has the technological know-how to reduce our reliance on oil and other fossil fuels, reduce emissions that cause global warming, and make our economy more energy efficient. We as citizens must demand that our elected officials act now to develop policies to stop global warming before our environment is irreparably harmed.
Sign the Global Warming Leadership Petition. Tell politicians and candidates that The Heat is On! We want to hear their plans for a cleaner, cheaper, better energy future.
Today LCV begins the march to own our energy future and lead the world economy with a forward-looking strategy. We certainly hope you join us!
HELP STOP OVERFISHING

Fishing is one of America's oldest industries, and it remains an important part of life in many communities. But without health fish populations, those ecosystems, and jobs are in jeopardy.
Tell Congress to save our nations fishing legacy and ecosystems>> http://go.care2.com/e/l4X/NJ/Erx6
Of the myriad threats to our oceans, one of the most serious is rampant overfishing. Before the passage of the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (MSA) the vast wealth our fisheries were open to anyone that wanted to harvest them. And overfishing ran rampant. Passage of the MSA has prevented many species of fish being over harvested.
The Senate has recently approved changes to the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act aimed at strengthening the act, and rebuilding fish stocks while protecting jobs in the commercial fishing industry. Now Rep. Richard Pombo is pushing a bill that would roll back many of the provisions of current law that prevent overfishing. Pombo's bill would restrict public and scientific debate on fisheries management plans, let the fishing industry off the hook for exceeding annual catch limits, and add more extensions to the 10 year deadline to rebuild diminished fish stocks.
Tell your member of Congress to save our nation's fishing legacy by opposing the bill offered by Richard Pombo>> http://go.care2.com/e/l4X/NJ/Erx6
Thanks for taking action today,
Michael Lawley,Care2 and ThePetitionSite team
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