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Most Recent NewsGumbo for Gulf house parties cook up response to Gulf disaster 7/02/2010Like many others seeing the images of oil-covered birds and dead turtles washing ashore in the Gulf, Leslie Rennie from Beloit, WI felt helpless. Gumbo for the Gulf, a unique fundraiser launched by Environment America, gave her an easy way to make a difference. Environmental Groups and Members of Congress Release More Than 400,000 Comments Asking President to Ban Offshore Drilling in New Places 6/29/2010[Washington-DC] Today, Representative Pallone, NJ-D and Representative Castor, FL-D joined with Environment America, Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, Greenpeace, MoveOn, Oceana, League of Conservation Voters, and Ocean Champions to release more than 400,000 comments from citizens all around the U.S. asking President Obama to protect our oceans and coasts from the expansion of offshore drilling. The comments were submitted on the President’s next 5 Year Drilling Plan from 2012 to 2017 a day before the close of the comment period. Protect our great waters: A call to action 6/28/2010Our Great Waters outlines the regional, environmental, and economic significance of eight of America’s most treasured waterways. Because of its ecological significance, Environment Ohio has named Lake Erie as one of America’s “Great Waters.” This report lays out the specific problems facing each of the eight water bodies and potential legislative fixes. Most Recent ReportsBuilding a Solar Future: Repowering America's Homes, Businesses and Industry with Solar Energy 3/25/2010America has virtually limitless potential to tap the energy of the sun. Solar energy is clean, safe, proven and available everywhere, and the price of many solar energy technologies is declining rapidly. By adopting solar energy on a broad scale, the nation can address our biggest energy challenges--our dependence on fossil fuels and the need to address global warming--while also boosting our economy. Ohio's Green Energy Economy: The Energy Efficiency Industry 2/27/2010Ohio already has more than 1,130 businesses involved in the energy efficiency industry, according to Environment Ohio’s new report titled “Ohio’s Green Energy Economy: the Energy Efficiency Industry.” From home energy raters, to green architects, to retailers of energy efficient products, businesses throughout the state are already contributing to Ohio’s clean energy future. Environment Ohio 2009 Congressional Scorecard 1/20/2010Environment Ohio, along with our national federation (Environment America), produces this regular report on key votes in Congress as one of our many tools to help citizens engage in and impact environmental policy. The 2009 Scorecard looks at the key environmental votes taken between May 2007 and September 2009. Our Issues in the News'PACE' legislation eases energy investments 4/09/2010The state won a huge victory recently when the Ohio Power Siting Board approved three large-scale wind turbines ("Wind farms in 2 counties approved," Dispatch article, March 23). However, we can and must do more. Clean energy technology advocates urge more support at federal level 3/26/2010Published reports released yesterday by two different advocacy groups encouraged U.S. policymakers to beef up federal support for solar and other clean energy technologies. Ohio green with envy 3/03/2010Ohio has more than 1,100 business involved in the so called “Green Movement”. A new report by Environment Ohio shows the number of companies involved in the energy efficiency industry is growing rapidly. |