We are urging Governor Granholm to sign an executive order that would prevent coal plants from being built until we have measures that will protect the public health and prevent carbon dioxide pollution. Carbon dioxide pollution from coal plants is one of the biggest contributors to global warming in the United States, producing almost 40 percent of the nation's global warming pollution.

Nobody wants rocket fuel in their drinking water. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had decided not to regulate perchlorate - an ingredient in rocket fuel. Clean Water Action members can help turn this decision around.

On October 10, the EPA announced its preliminary decision not to regulate perchlorate in drinking water. EPA has requested comments from the public before making a final decision. We need to pressure the Administration and the EPA to reverse this finding and regulate perchlorate in drinking water.

Helping homes and businesses become more energy efficient is the most effective way to reduce energy costs. The CT Department of Public Utility Control can save consumers an estimated $1 billion over the next ten years by approving an increase in funding for the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund programs recommended in the "demand focus scenario" in our state's new energy plan. Not only will this save consumers money but it is a key strategy to reduce ozone smog pollution and global warming pollution.

On September 3rd, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the addition of the BoRit Asbestos Site, located by the Wissahickon Creek at the intersection of Whitpain Township, Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough, to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).