Result

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 (right), delivered more than 600,000 of those comments to the EPA's regional office in Boston.

Result

Glacier National Park protected from drilling

More than 200,000 acres surrounding Glacier National Park are now protected from drilling, after we mobilized thousands of people in Montana and across the country to urge Montana’s senators and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to ban nearby drilling. BP, Halliburton and the other companies that had leased sites saw the writing on the wall and voluntarily relinquished more than 80% of their drilling leases.

Result

Wind and solar increase across nation

From California to Ohio to New Jersey, workers are erecting wind turbines and installing solar equipment that will supply clean electricity to millions of homes, schools and offices. Thanks to the work of our staff and members, we helped renew a critical renewable energy tax credit in 2010 that will keep our clean energy economy growing.

Result

EPA action to protect our health defended

The EPA is moving to limit smog, soot and global warming pollution, thanks in large part to the timely action of our advocates, organizers and members. As polluters lobbied to block EPA action, we’ve mobilized the public to tell Congress: Let the EPA do its job and protect our health.

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