Protect Canada's Environment AND Democracy!
The Enbridge Pipeline in Canada would introduce high risk of oil
spills, especially given the coast's treacherous waters, but some
members of the government and pipeline advocates are trying to silence
any opposition! For today's Secondary Action, demand that the
Canadian government stop its attack on democracy and citizens who are
standing up for the environment, First Nations, and Canada's pristine
wildlife.
Dear Reader, I am passing this on,
Did you know that over the past decade, the big five oil companies – BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell – have earned more than $1 trillion in profits?At the same time, these oil companies also enjoy billions in special tax breaks. Meanwhile, Big Oil’s congressional allies continue to push ‘oil above all’ energy policies – from advancing the toxic Keystone XL tar sands pipeline to expanding dangerous drilling off our coasts.It’s time to fight back. The Senate may soon vote on legislation to end billions of dollars in annual giveaways that the Big Oil companies receive.Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) has introduced the ‘Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act’ (S. 2204), which would cut billions of dollars in unnecessary oil subsidies. Additionally, the senator’s bill would use those savings to invest in clean, renewable energy sources that would create new jobs, make America more energy independent and reduce harmful pollution.It makes absolutely no sense that ExxonMobil, which reported annual profits of $41 billion in 2011, continues to benefit from massive taxpayer-funded government handouts. But this upcoming Senate vote represents an opportunity to put every senator on the record. As President Obama said recently, “They can either stand up for oil companies, or they can stand up for the American people.”Thank you for taking action.Sincerely,
Gene Karpinski
President
League of Conservation Voters
Giant Sequoia National Monument is facing destruction from reckless and misguided logging. Sign our petition to protect these towering giants.
Dear Reader I am also passing this on,
Thousands of years in the making, Giant Sequoia National Monument is now home to one-half of all the giant sequoia trees left in the world.
Now these ancient giants are facing destruction from reckless and misguided logging.
The U.S. Forest Service continues to endorse logging in this national treasure. This is an ineffective tactic that only destroys these historic trees.
We are fighting to change this, we have built tremendous support, and Secretary Vilsak and the Forest Service are listening.
That’s why we need your help. Tell Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsak, to adopt strong protections that will halt all industrial logging in Giant Sequoia National Monument – Sign our petition today!Ending logging will ensure that spectacular sites like the Boole Tree, one of the largest trees in the world, will be preserved for generations to come. It will also guarantee healthy wildlife habitat for unique species such as the spotted owl and pacific fisher.
The battle to protect these sequoias began over one hundred years ago when Sierra Club founder, John Muir, first won protections for many of the most spectacular giant sequoias. Then in 2000, President Clinton carried on this legacy by establishing the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Now it is your turn to finish the job. Sign our petition today and help provide permanent protections for these ancient trees – before it is too late.
Thank you for all you do to help us protect the environment.
Sincerely,
Sarah Hodgdon
Conservation Director
P.S. Now is the time we finish what we began over 100 years ago. Send a message that we need to protect this national treasure from reckless logging.
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