BIG ENVIRONMENTAL WIN FOR MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION 11JUL12

THIS is a huge victory  for the people of Michigan and the Great Lakes region! Lets hope the voters of the state realize they have nothing to loose and much to gain and pass this in November! From NRDC....

Do you like to win?

If you're like most people, the answer is probably yes. But, when is the last time you got to declare a win-win-win?

Now's your chance. Last week, Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs submitted more than 500,000 signatures in support of a measure that will appear on the ballot in November to ensure that 25 percent of Michigan's energy comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar by 2025.

You can join the NRDC Action Fund and scores of Michigan businesses, organizations, individuals and public officials who are already supporting this ballot issue. To learn more on how you can help Michigan reach 25 percent by 2025 visit the Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs website.

Here's why this proposal is a win-win-win:

Win #1-Job Creation
Currently, Michigan imports its energy from other states and countries. This means jobs and billions of dollars are being sent outside of the state. This ballot proposal will help Michigan build a clean energy industry at home, allowing residents to stop exporting their money and jobs. The proposal would also establish incentives to hire Michigan workers.

Win #2-Reduced Energy Prices
Economists predict that in the long run a better energy system could actually reduce energy bills for Michigan families. The proposal would also limit consumer rate increases related to the generation or purchase of renewable energy to no more than one percent per year.

Win #3-Public Health
Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are clean energy sources, which will reduce pollution and further protect the health of all Michigan families. This proposal will give Michigan cleaner and healthier air and water. It will protect the Great Lakes, reduce asthma and lung disease and ultimately save lives.

What happens in Michigan affects all of us. A strong renewable energy standard will fight climate change everywhere and help to lower the cost of renewable energy for everyone by boosting the domestic industry.

The NRDC Action Fund is proud to stand with our friends in Michigan as we march toward a win for all of us this November.

Thanks for everything you do,


Peter Lehner
Executive Director
NRDC Action Fund

We're working hard each day to ensure elected officials protect our health and preserve our natural resources.

What this election means FROM THE NRDC ACTION FUND 3NOV10

THE election results leaves the nations environment at risk from big oil, big coal, corporate America's greed and from the gop and tea-baggers in local, state and federal governments. Please sign the pledge to support the NRDC Action Fund with participation in actions and financially.....click the link below. NRDC Action Fund - Peter Lehner

Today, riding the momentum of economic anger, a wave of newly elected climate deniers will start rolling into Washington. They will attack the safeguards that keep our air and water clean, try to obstruct progress against climate change and attempt to hand our most precious natural places over to greedy energy companies to despoil. But they don't represent the views of the American people, and we have to make sure they don't succeed. Polling from across the country shows that Americans overwhelmingly support clean energy policies and comprehensive efforts to protect our air and water.1 And in California, voters resoundingly rejected Proposition 23, a move by Texas oil companies to roll back California's clean energy and climate law. Its defeat is great news: given the chance, voters supported clean energy priorities by a large margin -- and elected leaders are taking notice. This election was not about clean energy or the environment. So we need to start right now, today, to show Congress that the public wants to move forward on clean energy. Our elected leaders should not listen to the most extreme new members and the shadowy interests that support them. Take action today: send this link to your friends using email, Facebook or Twitter: The election has helped climate deniers gain power, but I'm not going to be silent. Sign this pledge and join me in defending clean energy jobs and strong protections for our air and water: http://nrdcactionfund.org/pledge/cev By reaching into their deep pockets, Big Oil, Big Coal and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will continue to promote an agenda that would deepen our addiction to dirty fossil fuels and corrupt our natural areas. Which is why we must keep fighting. We need to stand up to those whose extremism is out of step with America, and to make sure the voice of our movement is heard loud and clear in Washington. If we don't speak up, the vocal minority will dominate the public discourse, and we will pay the price. Urge your friends to stand with us by sending them this text using your email, Facebook or Twitter: The election has helped climate deniers gain power, but I'm not going to be silent. Sign this pledge and join me in defending clean energy jobs and strong protections for our air and water: http://nrdcactionfund.org/pledge/cev You, and Americans like you, can control the agenda in Washington. Thank you for standing with us. Sincerely, Peter Lehner Executive Director NRDC Action Fund 1. http://www.nrdcactionfund.org/blog/Voters-Overwhelmingly-Support-Clean-Energy-Candidates.html