Tag Archives: Activism

Hank D and the Bee: The Newt on my Boot Asked me not to Pollute

Hank D and the Bee: The Newt on my Boot Asked me not to Pollute

Ready to take action? 49 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth. Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.Read more:

My Holiday Wish: Labeling on Genetically Engineered Foods

My Holiday Wish: Labeling on Genetically Engineered Foods

The holidays can be like candy canes – they’re sticky, they’re sweet, with a whole lot of little surprises. But worrying about the ingredients in candy canes is the last thing any parent wants to have to think about at this time of year.  Yet with the growing number of children with diabetes, obesity, allergies,Read more:

Hank D and the Bee: Advice from Tim DeChristopher

Hank D and the Bee: Advice from Tim DeChristopher

For more on Tim’s reasoning behind voting Republican in 2012 read the Grist article linked below. It’s a scary thought. Like Hank, I still need to wrap my head around it… More on Tim DeChristopher–aka “Bidder 70″ From Grist: Letter from an imprisoned activist: Time to ‘play dirty’ for the climate’s sake Tim DeChristopher’s PeacefulRead more:

Why I Don’t Want to Talk About the Environment

Why I Don’t Want to Talk About the Environment

Every time another guy asks me, “So, what do you do?” the conversation plays out in the same way. I tell him I’m a writer, and he asks, “Oh, what have you written? Who’s your publisher?” When I say, “I’m my own publisher. I’m a blogger,” you can see the look on his face changeRead more:

When Will Your Mad As Hell Moment Happen?

When Will Your Mad As Hell Moment Happen?

If you’ve been living under a rock, like I have, then you might have missed Dylan Ratigan’s mad as hell moment the first time around. If you’ve already seen it too many times, then just jump past it and read the rest of this post. If you haven’t, then take a couple of minutes andRead more:

EPA Ruling Gets Huge Response. Thank You! Now What!?

EPA Ruling Gets Huge Response. Thank You! Now What!?

In the last few months, Americans submitted more than 800,000 comments in support of a new Environmental Protection Agency ruling, the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards–the first-ever national policy to curb dangerous mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. This is an unprecedented outpouring of support for cleaner air. I want to thank everyone who joinedRead more:

Participate in a National Day of Action for Safer Chemicals: Stroller Brigades [August 10, 2011]

Participate in a National Day of Action for Safer Chemicals: Stroller Brigades [August 10, 2011]

Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families and their partner organizations are organizing a National Day of Action for August 10th, 2011: The Safer Chemicals Stroller Brigade: “Are you tired of trying to find safe products for your family? It seems every week we learn about a new toxic chemical in our homes. Hormone-disrupting chemicals in household cleaners,Read more:

Clean Air Attack Underway in Congress

Clean Air Attack Underway in Congress

“Every day, millions of Americans suffer from the toll of toxic air in the form of asthma attacks, heart attacks, strokes and even premature death. Right now, some in Congress and special interests are trying to stop the cleanup of toxic mercury air pollution; they are encouraging the EPA to ignore scientific evidence that smogRead more:

7 Days Left to Speak Up for Strong Clean Air Regulations

7 Days Left to Speak Up for Strong Clean Air Regulations

Time is running out, my good people. We now have only 7 days left to tell the EPA that we support their new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which could prevent tens of thousands of premature deaths and asthma attacks each year. We need to take action now to make sure that this ruling, whichRead more:

Soccer Dad Loses It, Turns All EcoNinjaWarriorDad on Coal Power’s Ass

Soccer Dad Loses It, Turns All EcoNinjaWarriorDad on Coal Power’s Ass

Formerly only seen in a ragged sweatsuit on the side of the soccer field, gesturing wildly at the ref and screaming instructions to his daughter’s team, Soccer Dad now focuses his steely attention on those people who endanger his kid’s health by releasing toxic pollution into our air. EcoNinjaWarriorDad has a mean green streak. He’sRead more:

I Want You: Brainstorm with Moms Clean Air Force

I Want You: Brainstorm with Moms Clean Air Force

I want you for the Clean Air Act! Come join us for an online chat brainstorming how to really engage moms and dads in the fight for strong clean air regulations. I know that many of you are already working hard to be green and make the world a safer and healthier place for yourRead more: