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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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Environment Virginia combines independent research, practical solutions and tough-minded advocacy to win real results for our environment. As part of Environment America, we fight to protect our air, water and open spaces here in Virginia, in state capitols across the country, and in Washington, D.C. Join us!

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New Report: Temperatures Up in Richmond 10/15/2008

As the presidential candidates prepare to discuss some of the most important issues facing our country at their final debate tonight, Environment Virginia released a new report documenting that the average temperature in Richmond in 2007 was 2.9Â°F above the historical average.

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Feeling the Heat: Global Warming and Rising Temperatures in the United States 10/15/2008

Globally, the year 2007 tied for the second warmest year on record, behind the record warmth of 2005. This warmth is part of a long-term trend toward rising temperatures and extreme weather events resulting from global warming.

John McCain: Nuclear plans 10/14/2008

Sen. John McCain has repeatedly called for building 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030, with the ultimate goal of 100 new plants. The plan would be extremely costly to taxpayers, presents significant risk for the economy and the public, and does little to solve America's energy problems.

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