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We are at a crossroads:

A chance to choose a new path on energy

America needs to change course. Solving our dead-end dependence on oil and other fossil fuels, skyrocketing energy costs, and global warming requires us to shift to clean, homegrown, renewable energy. But ExxonMobil and other big energy companies are spending millions of their record profits on political contributions, ads and lobbyists to keep us on the wrong path—with more of the same policies that got us into this mess.

 

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Latest News

Important Tax Incentives for Wind and Solar Energy Extended 10/03/2008

With all the money flying out of Washington DC today, Environment America is pleased to see a bright spot for clean energy in an otherwise gloomy economic picture.

Our Latest Reports

Beyond Oil: The Transportation Fuels That Can Help Reduce Global Warming 7/17/2008

The growing threat of global warming, air and water pollution, and rising energy costs are a few of the many problems that result from our current over-reliance on petroleum-based transportation fuels. Alternative transportation fuels, in conjunction with an array of other energy-related strategies, have the potential to help mitigate these problems—if public policy prioritizes those fuels that can deliver the greatest benefit for the environment and the American people.


Moving Toward a Green Chemical Future 7/15/2008

 

To date, California has relied on the federal government’s failed regulatory system to protect its residents from industrial chemicals used in commerce. In April 2007, California Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Linda Adams launched the Green Chemistry Initiative to develop a comprehensive approach for dealing with hazardous chemicals. This report recommends that, through the initiative, the state establish a chemicals management program that provides for the collection and evaluation of health and environmental impacts data, prohibits or restricts the use of chemicals known to cause harm or for which data do not exist to make such a determination, and incorporates substitution policies that drive businesses to use safer chemicals or practices. Such a scheme must be transparent at every step, enabling businesses to make informed decisions about the chemicals they use and providing the public with understandable information about potential toxic threats and safer choices in the marketplace.cutting-edge policies and practices that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution. These examples show that while actions to reduce global warming pollution require commitment and creativity, they also bring with them other benefits – reduced dependence on fossil fuels, cleaner air and healthier communities, economic growth and new jobs.


In the News

California Sues Baby Furniture Manufacturers 9/24/2008

California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. has sued five baby furniture manufacturers for failing to warn consumers about the dangerous levels of formaldehyde gas emitted by their products, including cribs and changing tables.

Attorney general sues over formaldehyde in cribs 9/24/2008

California Attorney General Gerry Brown is suing five children's furniture manufacturers for failing to warn consumers that their products emit the cancer-causing agent formaldehyde.

Western initiative proposes emissions-trading plan 9/23/2008

Seven western states and four Canadian provinces on Tuesday proposed a comprehensive program to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, manufacturers and vehicles.

Photo Album

Photo by Jennette GayerSend Us Your California Wilderness Photos

We are creating an online album of photos taken by supporters around the state of California's magnificent wilderness. Also, we're always looking for images of California to use in our campaign materials.

Please note where the photo was taken and a short blurb describing the area. If you would not like your images to be considered for our print or web materials, please let us know that as well. View the photo album on Flickr.com.E-mail us your photos.