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Cap and Dividend: The CLEAR Climate Solution
 The cap-and-dividend CLEAR Act, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell and Susan Collins, is simple, fair and built to last. MORE >
Artists for the Climate
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Stop Mountaintop Removal
 Virginia is one of four states that is home to the devastating practice of mountaintop removal coal mining. This practice is destroying the landscape, waterways, quality of life, and economic viability of southwest Virginia. We are working to stop this practice as part of our overall efforts to move away from dirty energy and toward a clean energy future. MORE >
Efficiency First! A Jobs Plan for Virginia
 The Virginia Jobs and Efficiency Act died in a Senate Committee even though energy efficiency can create thousands of jobs, stimulate the economy, and save families money, all while cutting energy consumption and reducing global warming pollution. The fight for efficiency continues... MORE >
Just Say No to Massive Coal Plant near Williamsburg
 Right now, a Virginia utility is considering building a massive new coal plant just outside of Williamsburg. At a time when Virginia - and the nation - is moving towards a clean energy future, this $6 billion coal plant is a giant step in the wrong direction. MORE >
Judge Rules Against Dominion's Wise Co. Coal Plant!
 In a momentous victory for clean energy advocates in Virginia, a Richmond Circuit Court judge ruled on August 11th that the State Air Pollution Control Board violated federal environmental law in permitting Dominion Power's coal-fired power plant in Wise County in the southwest corner of the state. MORE >
CCAN Blog: What's New
This just in: Restaurant Nora to Cater “Artists for the Climate” Reception
I am thrilled to announce that Restaurant Nora — one of DC’s most famous eateries and America’s first certified organic restaurant — will cater a special reception from 6-7 PM as part of CCAN’s Artists for the Climate event.
Their participation was just finalized and you’re the first to find out about it.
Owner Nora Pouillon will [...] MORE >
LTE: Make it CLEAR
Chris Llewellyn is an amazing climate activist from Williamsburg. She was our CCANer of the Month back in June of 2007, which prompted me to go back and find that archived newsletter. Just a quick side note: It’s pretty amazing how far CCAN’s e-newsletters have come.
More importantly, I wanted to share her letter to [...] MORE >
Daily Scandal: Free Big Coal Window Ads in Inhofe and Senate Enviro Committee Office?
This is cross-posted from huffington post.
While the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is charged with protecting “the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we consume have a direct impact on the health of our families,” some of its staffers apparently feel it should also serve as a front [...] MORE >
The Scars on Our Mountains
Thanks to the constant updates via my Twitter feed, this week I discovered NASA’s Earth Observatory website. This website shows satellite images of the Earth — many tragic (arctic sea ice), some providing glimpses of hope (burn recovery in Yellowstone) and some simply bizarre (the growth of Dubai.) Perusing the images and attempting to interpret [...] MORE >
Climate Activists in Richmond Take Action
We had a great workshop in Richmond on Saturday! JR Tolbert with Environment VA kicked off the event with an update on federal climate legislation.
Next up, activists from the region learned how to lobby a legislator with our environmental hero, Senator McEachin, accompanied by lobby expert, Matt Zogby with the Virginia League of Conservation Voters.
Followed [...] MORE >
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