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Record-breaking support for clean air

Together with our allies, we’ve delivered more than 800,000 comments to the EPA in support of strong clean air standards — no other single EPA rule has ever received so much support. Environment Massachusetts Advocate Ben Wright (at right), delivered more than 600,000 of those comments to the EPA's regional office in Boston.

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Remembering Dr. Paul Epstein, a Public Health Hero and Champion of Global Warming Solutions | Rob Sargent

I and my colleagues at Environment America are deeply saddened by the death of Dr. Paul Epstein this week. We've lost a great man; one who has been at the forefront of the movement to confront global warming for more than 20 years.   

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News Release | Environment America

Environment America Responds to the State of the Union

Tonight, President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address to Congress.

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Global warming's impact on the drought and wildfires | Luke Metzger

This afternoon, I testified before the House Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism on their Interim Charge to "Study the effects the drought and wildfires have had on tourism and recreation in Texas. Make recommendations for ways to prevent future losses." Here is my written testimony:

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News Release | Environment America and US PIRG

Nuclear Power Plants Threaten Drinking Water for 49 Million Americans

The drinking water for 49 million Americans could be at risk of radioactive contamination from a leak or accident at a local nuclear power plant, according to a new study released today by Environment America Research & Policy Center and the US Public Interest Research Group Education Fund.

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News Release | Environment Maryland

Broad Coalition Applauds Governor O’Malley’s Offshore Wind Legislation Today

A broad coalition of civic, environmental, faith, and business groups today applauded Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s introduction of legislation to incentivize the development of offshore wind power along the state’s coastline.

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