easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2009-01-07
January 7th, 2009 8:32 pm by Kelly GarbatoAction Alerts
1Sky: Prevent the next Tennessee Coal Sludge Disaster
“The Tennessee Coal Sludge Spill was not a natural disaster. This was a man-made disaster, directly tied to our reliance on fossil fuels. The disaster is 48 times larger than the Exxon Valdez oil spill. [...] In the face of this tragedy, the coal industry still wants to build more pollution-belching coal plants, and we cannot let that happen. Tell Congress to support a federal moratorium on new coal-fired power plants that emit global warming pollution!”
Corporate Accountability International: Tell your Governor to Think Outside the Bottle!
“State governments are spending millions of taxpayer dollars each year to buy bottled water. Be it water coolers by the copier, or plastic bottles at state events, our elected leaders are choosing the bottle over the tap. Over the past six months, more than 1,000 mayors have resolved to end city spending on bottled water. Now it is time for our governors to do the same. Lend your name to the letter today and circulate it to your networks!”
DawnWatch: Us Weekly’s terrific anti-fur Olsen page — January 12, 2009 edition
“There is a lot of great animal media this week! How fun to let you know about a truly fabulous photo spread in Us Weekly magazine. The celebrity culture magazine, with a circulation of close to two million, made a wonderful statement on the Hot Pics page, page 24, of the January 12 issue. The pages has four pictures, or “Hot Pics,” all of Mary-Kate Olsen decked out in fur. But wait for it: the headline is ‘How Many Animals Have Died for MK?’”
Defenders of Wildlife: Take Action for Green Jobs and Wildlife
“America could put nearly 60,000 people to work within 90-180 days by funding important conservation projects on public lands — projects like restoring wetlands, reconnecting habitat across highways, removing invasive species, rehabilitating native forests and prairies, and making facilities and buildings on public lands more energy efficient. Projects like these projects would have tangible benefits for imperiled wildlife, could keep local construction, electrical, landscape and other companies working throughout 2009 and would provide the next generation of workers with the skills they need to lead a green revolution in our economy.”
National Wildlife Federation (NWF): Urge Our New Leaders to Repower America with a Green Stimulus Package
“The economic recovery legislation that’s topping the agenda of the new Congress and administration’s first days in office provides a decisive opportunity to set a bold new direction for our country’s economic, energy and environmental future. Please send a message, urging our new leaders to make smart investments today that will protect and restore our valuable natural resources and set us on the path to a clean energy economy!”
The Sierra Club: Let’s Start 2009 with a Clean Slate
“On his first day in office, President-elect Barack Obama can make four decisions that will undo the damage of the Bush administration and start 2009 with a “clean slate” of energy policies. These four policies will have an immediate impact by cutting global-warming pollution and spurring a clean-energy economy. We call these four policies the Clean Slate Energy Agenda. Watch our video of Carl Pope, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club, to learn more.”
The Sierra Club: Submit Your Comments to the EPA on Formaldehyde
“After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, more than 141,000 families were placed into FEMA trailers with high formaldehyde levels caused by outgassing from wood products combined with poor ventilation. Many people became sick as a result. The FEMA trailer problems exposed what has been an increasing problem in the U.S. caused by failure to regulate the amount of formaldehyde in wood products. In addition to FEMA trailers, formaldehyde can be a problem in any new home because of wood from building materials, in all homes from remodeling, or from new furniture, even children’s furniture, made from composite wood products. If the wood underneath the finish looks like sawdust pressed/glued together it can be a problem. You can now submit your comments to the EPA to tell them your thoughts on Formaldehyde Emissions from Pressed Wood Products.”
Newsletters
Vegan Outreach: E-Newsletter, Jan. 7, 2009
“Nutrient & Talk of the Month & more”
VegCooking.com: Recipe of the Week, January 7, 2009
“Carrot Ginger Soup – This elegant soup is the perfect start to a gourmet meal.”
Petitions
Upcoming Events
Dogs Deserve Better (DDB): Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week, February 7-14, 2009
“Join us February 7-14th for Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week. OUR GOAL in our 7th Season is to SEND OUT 12,500 VALENTINES TO CHAINED or PENNED DOGS. We are striving to raise awareness for chained and penned dogs in a positive way…by delivering Valentines, a brochure and a treat coupon to dogs living outside all over the U.S. and into other countries where we have representation, such as Canada and Australia. Here’s what you can do: 1) Make Valentines; 2) Mail Coupons for Free or Reduced Cost Treats or Dogfood; 3. Send addresses for Chained or Penned Dogs.”
Miscellaneous
Animal Law Blog: What happened to Michael Vick’s dogs …
Animal Rights @ Change.org: A Celebrated Death and Why There’s No Seafood in a Shark
Elaine Vigneault: Case Study in Media & Public Reaction Regarding Animal Rights
Mikko Alanne @ The Huffington Post: A Hate Crime You Won’t See in Statistics
SuperWeed: Violence Hits Home: Part 1; Part 2
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