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Act Now for Stronger Building Efficiency


The buildings we live and work in account for almost half our total energy use and pollution, so improving the energy efficiency of our buildings is a key step in moving away from fossil fuels and repowering Virginia's economy with clean energy.

Right now, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is accepting comments from the public on proposed code changes that would increase energy efficiency in buildings by nearly 20 percent.



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Don't let one senator snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

We’re on the verge of a hard-fought victory for clean air and clean energy, but Sen. Lisa Murkowski seems determined to stand in the way.  Last May, President Obama decided to improve the nation’s gas mileage standards and require big cuts in tailpipe emissions of global warming pollution.  Now, with the EPA moving to finalize this new rule by April 1, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.  

The Senate could vote within days on her Dirty Air Act, which would, among other things, block the EPA’s new clean car standards.  Sign our petition to the right telling our senators to Vote No on the Murkowski Dirty Air Act!


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Declaration of Energy Independence


This Earth Day, we can unleash the power of clean energy to end our dependence on oil, resolve the climate crisis, and build a more sustainable future for generations to come. Help us break through the political logjam that's holding America back from achieving real energy independence.

Together with environmental groups across the country, we've pledged to do our part by gathering thousands of signatures for an online Declaration of Energy Independence, which we'll deliver to our senators on Earth Day, April 22.

 



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Global Warming 

Environment Virginia is running campaigns at the state and national levels to pass strong global warming pollution laws. More.

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Since the first Earth Day began 40 years ago, and despite incredible progress on environmental protection, America has had a failing energy policy that continues to reward polluters, undermines the health of the American people, threatens our national and economic security, and keeps us dependent on energy sources from overseas.

We call on Congress to finally push aside the obstruction of the polluter lobby and stand with America's Clean Energy Patriots. We call for America's elected leaders to join us as Clean Energy Patriots and deliver on the promise of a clean energy revolution and climate action now.

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Tell your friends to sign the Earth Day Petition!


Send a message to family members and friends, and ask them to stand with you in declaring your energy independence.


This Earth Day, we can unleash the power of clean energy to end our dependence on oil, resolve the climate crisis, and build a more sustainable future for generations to come. Help us break through the political logjam that's holding America back from achieving real energy independence.



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This Earth Day, we can unleash the power of clean energy to end our dependence on oil, resolve the climate crisis, and build a more sustainable future for generations to come. Help us break through the political logjam that's holding America back from achieving real energy independence.

Together with environmental groups across the country, we've pledged to do our part by gathering thousands of signatures for an online Declaration of Energy Independence, which we'll deliver to our senators on Earth Day, April 22.

 



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Global Warming 

Environment Virginia is running campaigns at the state and national levels to pass strong global warming pollution laws. More.

Sign the petition:


Since the first Earth Day began 40 years ago, and despite incredible progress on environmental protection, America has had a failing energy policy that continues to reward polluters, undermines the health of the American people, threatens our national and economic security, and keeps us dependent on energy sources from overseas.

We call on Congress to finally push aside the obstruction of the polluter lobby and stand with America's Clean Energy Patriots. We call for America's elected leaders to join us as Clean Energy Patriots and deliver on the promise of a clean energy revolution and climate action now.

First Name *

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Environment Virginia's Grassroots Member Program is a free, easy, powerful way to impact the issues you care about and stay in contact with us. More? (Opens in a new window.)


 

Declaration of Energy Independence


This Earth Day, we can unleash the power of clean energy to end our dependence on oil, resolve the climate crisis, and build a more sustainable future for generations to come. Help us break through the political logjam that's holding America back from achieving real energy independence.

Together with environmental groups across the country, we've pledged to do our part by gathering thousands of signatures for an online Declaration of Energy Independence, which we'll deliver to our senators on Earth Day, April 22.

 



http://cdn.publicinterestnetwork.org/assets/ESRHrRlBhCPES5JlAyPlyQ/AK_melt_thumb.jpg
Global Warming 

Environment Virginia is running campaigns at the state and national levels to pass strong global warming pollution laws. More.

Sign the petition:


Since the first Earth Day began 40 years ago, and despite incredible progress on environmental protection, America has had a failing energy policy that continues to reward polluters, undermines the health of the American people, threatens our national and economic security, and keeps us dependent on energy sources from overseas.

We call on Congress to finally push aside the obstruction of the polluter lobby and stand with America's Clean Energy Patriots. We call for America's elected leaders to join us as Clean Energy Patriots and deliver on the promise of a clean energy revolution and climate action now.

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Environment Virginia's Grassroots Member Program is a free, easy, powerful way to impact the issues you care about and stay in contact with us. More? (Opens in a new window.)


 

No Drilling Off Our Coasts


Virginia’s coast is in jeopardy.  Oil companies, with the help of the previous administration, are one step closer to drilling off our shores.  But we already know drilling off Virginia's coasts would be a drop in the bucket.  

Governor Kaine needs to hear your voice. Tell him to stand up for our oceans and the Chesapeake Bay by speaking against offshore drilling.

 

Environment Virginia is doing two things right now to stop drilling off our coasts:

* First, we are working to restore the drilling moratorium everywhere;

* Second, we are working to expand the country’s use of clean and renewable electricity and fuels and make cars go farther on a gallon of gas so we don’t need the little bit of oil we might find off Virginia. 

 

 

 

 



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