Earth Day w/o Al Gore? No way!

From: Al Gore, Repower America <info@wecansolveit.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Subject: Earth Day

In order to solve the climate crisis, we can't just change light bulbs -- we need to change laws.

We're closer today than ever before. Right now, Congress is debating clean energy legislation that will jumpstart our economy and help solve the climate crisis.

On this Earth Day, can I depend on you to support this crucial legislation?

Yes. I'll get 10 people to sign the petition in support of clean energy legislation within the next week. 

This is the historic comprehensive energy legislation that we've been waiting for. It will create millions of jobs and help solve the climate crisis by closing the carbon pollution loophole.

After so many years of inaction and obstruction, it's incredible that we have finally reached this point. But the legislative process is never easy. With powerful forces fighting hard to maintain the status quo, it will take all of us working together to seize this moment.

Today, you are one of more than two million Repower America members, and tens of millions of Americans, who want to take positive action for our planet. This is it -- a chance to demonstrate nationwide support for clean energy to our leaders in Congress, and help to bring about a new economic era based on clean energy.

So please, talk to your friends. Talk to your parents or grandparents. Start a conversation with a co-worker. And ask them to join with you and the millions of other Americans who want Congress to support clean energy jobs by closing the carbon pollution loophole.

Yes. I'll get 10 people to support this historic clean energy legislation in Congress.

I support clean energy but I'd like to help in other ways.

Your efforts have brought us this far. I hope you take this opportunity to make this a historic Earth Day.

Thank you,

Al Gore
RepowerAmerica.org

AFL CIO: Goin' Green for Earth Day

'Greening' Our Headquarters The AFL-CIO just announced a plan to reduce energy consumption, cut down on waste and reduce the carbon footprint of its national headquarters. The steps include conducting a comprehensive energy audit to identify waste, lower energy use and set the stage for green building certification of our national headquarters and phasing out the use of Styrofoam in its dining operation and moving to union-made, 100 percent biodegradable containers. —Jeff Rickert, Director, AFL-CIO Center for Green Jobs   To celebrate Earth Day, we're going green. How about you? Trust us, it's not that hard. We spent a lot of time thinking about our efforts to go green, and we realized that we don't have to make a choice between the environment and the economy. Union workers will implement our energy-savings measures and environmental-protection initiatives, and they will lead to financial savings for us over the long term. Not bad, eh? So how can we help you go green this Earth Day? How about starting by sending your family and friends cards on recycled paper? At The Union Shop Online, we have lots of great green cards to choose from that are printed by union labor, with inspirational messages like the following from Margaret Mead: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has. — Margaret Mead Here are just a few of the other great, green inspirational cards in stock now: Sending notes on recycled cards is a fun and easy way to start going green. Check out our full collection of cards online. In solidarity, Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO P.S. Don't forget all the other great stuff at The Union Shop Online. From umbrellas to shirts, books and more, if you're looking for a union-friendly gift for someone in your life, we're sure you can find something with us.

TODAY: Live Earth Day Chat

Today we celebrate Earth Day and the hope of a clean energy economy for America.

With President Obama in the White House, we can begin to reverse the trends that have damaged our environment and weakened our economy. We'll end our dependence on foreign oil, tackle global warming, and create millions of new jobs to achieve those goals.

We'll need your support and involvement to bring the President's plan to life. That's why we're hosting a live online chat with prominent environmentalist Majora Carter today, April 22nd, to answer your questions about the President's plan and how you can make a difference in your own community.

Visit our blog at 1:00 p.m. Eastern today to make your voice heard by participating in this special Earth Day chat with Majora Carter.

Majora has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable communities and clean energy jobs in New York City for years -- she understands the severity of the energy challenges we face and knows how crucial it is for us to address them with a bold plan of action.

It won't be easy, but with your support and involvement, we can jump-start the kind of innovation and creativity we'll need if we're going to make America competitive in the 21st century global economy.

Join Majora today to learn more about President Obama's plan and how you can help make it a reality:

http://my.barackobama.com/EarthDay09

Thank you,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America




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Earth Day in Peace and Love Land

Do-gooders in GDR's home state of Maryland are marking Earth Day this weekend with efforts to stop the proposed InterCounty Connector highway-construction plan and save our local ecosystem (and yes, there is still time for you to take part -- or to grab your neighbors to do an area cleanup). The following comes from the Campaign to Stop the ICC and includes a link re: Earth Day activities in other areas:

Earth Day in the Anacostia Watershed -- Saturday -- April 21

As you probably know, our efforts to stop the ICC are part of broader
efforts to protect and restore the Anacostia Watershed and the Chesapeake
Bay Watershed. Please join the Anacostia Watershed Society and its partners for their
annual Anacostia River Earth Day Cleanup & Celebration April 21, 2007. Clean ups are taking place throughout the watershed. Join one if you can!

The Cleanup takes place from 8:30am to noon at sites all over the
watershed. Afterward, celebrate the event at our rally from 12:00PM till
2:00PM at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Maryland.

List of clean ups and details; other actions you can take, courtesy of the MD Sierra Club

Not in Maryland? The Earth Day Network offers a list of events taking place around the world. You can search on line by city, state, or ZIP to find and event near you.

And it's Earth Day Weekend at GDR. Listen for GDR InfoBreaks and public-service announcements offering green tips all weekend long. And don't miss our Earth Day special, Sunday at 1 PM ET / 5PM GMT: It includes the EcoShock EnviroSolutions mix (fascinating!); multigenre music; Earth Day editions of Grist Magazine's environmental news show and a special hour-long America the Green on "green" weddings; Al Franken's chat with environmental activist Robert Kennedy Jr.; and the WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour presentation of the Earth Day drama, "Walden." Keep it green!