Monday, June 29, 2009
We did it! 60,000 in time for Energy Independence Day
They said it couldn't be done
Thursday, June 25, 2009
A House Vote Nears, Activists Make "Last Call"
"The whole world is looking at our capital. The whole world is waiting to see whether or not president Obama can arrive in Coppenhagen as leader of the attempt to reduce green house gases while at the same time unleashing a clean energy job revolution in our country and on our planet," said Congressman Ed Markey at a press conference Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Al Gore says our best response to the attacks of the far right is "reality"
We need each of you to call your member of Congress. Let them know how important it is for the U.S. to finally act to curb the polluting emissions associated with global climate change. You won't believe how easy it is to call your member of Congress and tell them to vote YES on final passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act
Congressman Doyle (D-Pittsburgh) Supports Energy Independence for America
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Originally uploaded by Repower PA
At a press conference on Monday, Rep. Mike Doyle (D) PA-14, indicated he will support the American Climate and Energy Security Act when it comes up for a vote on Friday.
Mr. Doyle said "In short, this bill has been carefully drafted to reduce global warming while protecting consumers and creating jobs in the USA, not killing them."
The legislation is supported by the Repower America Campaign and the United States Climate Action Partnership, which includes Alcoa, BP America, Caterpillar, Dow, Duke Energy, DuPont, Elelon, Ford, GE, GM, Johnson & Johnson, NRG Energy, Shell, PG&E and Siemens.
Former Vice President Al Gore will host a national conference call tonight at 8:00 PM EDT to talk about the historic moment the nation faces in possibly enacting energy independence and global climate change legislation in the U.S. this year.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Vice President Gore wants to speak to you Tuesday Night
We've never been closer to breaking the political gridlock in Washington. Find out the latest on historic climate and energy legislation that's moving through Congress, and how you can help.
Reserve your spot now to listen to a special briefing by Al Gore on Tuesday, June 23, at 8 p.m. (EDT). On Tuesday, we'll call and connect you to the briefing at the number you provide on this sign up page at Repower America.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Can we reach 60,000 by Father's Day?
Powered Up in PA
- Host educational events in local communities to raise awarness about the need to act this year on energy and climate legislation.
- Provide workshops and training for families, businesses, and communities about how to be more energy aware and energy efficient.
- Reach, train, and mobilize a grassroots movement to demand action that will spur the U.S. economy, create thousands of jobs, and ensure we're meeting out responsibilities as stewards of the Earth. Our children do not deserve a future where the polar bear only exists in museums and legends.
- Highlight the growing support for concrete action on carbon dioxide pollution limits in America before the world meets in Copenhagen in December.