How to Encourage Policy Change to Save the Environment!
Sure, turning off your lights when you leave a room will save energy, but it will by no means solve our global warming problem. The only way we will solve the global warming issue will be through government policy change and big business cooperation, and you can encourage these actions by following the links below.
Encourage Your Mayor to Sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
As of June 14, 2007, 532 Mayors across the country have signed the act. Has yours? Included in the act are agreements to reduce greenhouse gasses and act in a more environmentally friendly way. Click here for more information on the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. If your town is not on the list, call up your local municipal complex and ask, why not us?
Environmental Defense Action Center
Environmental Defense makes it easy to take action. They support many different issues through all of their campaigns, and they make it easy by putting all of their ways to take action on one page, from global warming issues, to ocean and wildlife preservation.
Vote Solar
Solar power is one of the most promising answers for energy independence. The sun's energy is renewable and free, and produces no harmful greenhouse gases in the process. At Vote Solar, there Action Alert system keeps activists updated on upcomming political issues that need support. Make sure you sign up. Its quick, easy, and free.
National Environmental Trust
NET leads some very important campaigns for many environmental issues. They make it easy for individuals to participate, and they also put together a great mailing list to keep everyone updated. Signing up is highly recommended.
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