Tell the Administration to Keep Us Safe from Hazardous Chemical Trains

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From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): About two weeks ago, a chemical train derailed in eastern Ohio, spilling hazardous chemicals that caught on fire, endangering the surrounding community. 1,500 people were evacuated for their safety. Officials have given the all clear for the … Continued

Tell the President to Stop the Willow Project Before It Spoils the Arctic Forever

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From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The Biden administration just moved the Willow Project another step forward — a massive oil drilling project proposed by ConocoPhillips, Alaska’s largest oil producer.1 If approved, the project will do irreparable damage to the frozen, fragile ecosystem … Continued

Screen Current Revolution for Your Congregation During Faith Climate Action Week

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From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Save the Date: new film screening from Interfaith Power & Light!  April 14-23 DVDs are available now. Share the exciting news of the transition to clean energy with your congregation with a series of … Continued

Sign Petition to Governor and Legislative Leaders to Protect Our Shared Environment

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From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Pennsylvanians face serious environmental threats that impact our lives and health – from more severe heat waves and storms, industrial pollution, and contaminated water – and we don’t face these equitably. We also have all new state … Continued

‘No Time to Waste’: Alarm as Antarctic Ice Hits Lowest January Level Ever Recorded

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/antarctic-sea-ice “These extreme temperatures remain a tangible indication of the effects of a changing climate for many regions,” said one European climate official. BRETT WILKINS Feb 08, 2023 Less of the Antarctic Sea was covered by ice last … Continued

Tell National Park Service—No Bear Baiting or Shooting Hibernating Bears in Alaska National Preserves

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From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Submit a public comment at https://secure.alaskawild.org/a/protect-denning-bears-and-wolves to tell the National Park Service: No bear-baiting and shooting hibernating bears on Alaska’s national preserves. Donuts left out to lure bears close enough to shoot. Killing hibernating … Continued