Save the Endangered Species Act
Earlier this month many of us reeled when we learned of the plans to severely weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The new ESA rules take decision-making on endangered species listings out of the hands of scientists and wildlife professionals at agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and instead put those decisions in the hands of agencies working on projects that may be adversely affected by a listing.Now the Department of Interior is accepting comments on this proposed rule change -- but only until Sept. 15 and not via email or fax.
Let us help you speak up now! Use our ESA take action page to make your comments and we’ll make sure they all get to the DOI by the deadline.
Take Part in the Green Jobs Day of Action - Sept. 27
Americans want a clean energy economy that will secure our end our oil addiction, create millions of green-collar jobs and fight global warming. On Saturday, September 27, people across the U.S. will take part in "Americans for Green Jobs Now: A Day to Build the New Economy." Activists are now organizing Green Jobs Now events, with a special focus on low-income communities and communities of color.
Let your policy-makers know that America is ready to build an inclusive green economy, strong enough to lift people out of poverty and solve the climate crisis. Sign up to host or attend an event in your area.
Whether it's an intimate house party or a giant rally, your event can keep pressure on our leaders to build a new, clean economy that begins to heal the planet and ensures prosperity for all.
Top Ten Cool Schools
Just out - Sierra Magazine’s Sept/Oct issue named the 10 "coolest" schools in the U.S. for their efforts to stop global warming. From bike-sharing programs to a wind-powered recycling facility and more, these universities are taking major steps to combat climate change.
Sierra's Top 10 "Coolest" Schools of 2008 are:
1. Middlebury College (Middlebury, Vermont, 2,350 students)
2. University of Colorado at Boulder (Boulder, Colorado, 29,000 students)
3. University of Vermont at Burlington (Burlington, Vermont, 10,750 students)
4. Warren Wilson College (Swannanoa, North Carolina, 850 students)
5. Evergreen State College (Olympia, Washington, 4,400 students)
6. Arizona State University at Tempe (Tempe, Arizona, 51,500 students)
7. University of Florida at Gainesville (Gainesville, Florida, 50,000 students)
8. Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH, 2,200 students)
9. University of Washington at Seattle (Seattle, Washington, 39,250 students)
10. Tufts University (Medford, Massachussets, 8,500 students)
Want to learn more? Check out the issue online.