Although the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture is widely known, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still allowing the prevention of disease to be included in the definition as a therapeutic use of antibiotics.Ask them to take stronger action to control the widespread use of antibiotics in food animal production.
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Protect our Water by Stopping Mosquito Spraying in Lake County, OH
Lake County General Health District sprays toxic chemicals for mosquito and West Nile Virus control throughout the community annually. However, there are only 2 human cases reported in the past 5 years. Meanwhile the expensive toxic chemicals are killing benefitial insects and fish. Urge your county officials to explore alternative ways like rain garden to control mosquitos and stop spraying hazardous chemicals into our environment.
Protect Our Water at the Source; Tell the OEPA that Ohio needs Nutrient Standards
The water in Ohio is turning green and toxic. Nutrient pollution from manure, fertilizers, and sewer systems increasingly threaten our water quality. Ohio’s water quality is as bad or worse as it was in 1972 when the Clean Water Act was introduced. Nutrient pollution containing nitrates and phosphorous fuel algal blooms that are harmful to human health, recreation, and aquatic wildlife.
Energy Efficiency and Renewables
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As the fourth largest contributor of greenhouse gases in the U.S., Ohio is one of the largest energy users in the country. Clean, homegrown technologies, such as energy efficiency and renewable energy, can transform Ohio’s economic and energy future. For every dollar invested in energy efficiency, at least three dollars are saved on energy costs, while also creating Ohio jobs in manufacturing, construction, research, and design. Ohio’s universities, utilities, training centers, and businesses are also helping propel the state forward through investments in wind, solar, and other renewable technologies.
Energy Efficiency and Renewables - Latest News
Sierra Club, Dayton Church, and Interfaith Power and Light Team Up for Energy Efficiency!
September 2nd, 2010
Coal Mine Tragedies, Oil Spills…Take Action!
May 13th, 2010
Everywhere we look, we are reminded that our reliance on fossil fuels is dirty, expensive, and even deadly. Though Ohio seems far away from these national events, our state is the fourth largest coal user and guzzles over 230 million gallons of oil every year.
The good news is that the Senate is expected to vote on a key piece of legislation on Tuesday that would promote energy efficiency and renewable energy, like wind and solar! Read More
Recap of 2010 Clean Energy Lobby Day!
April 27th, 2010
Ohio Statehouse photo courtesy of www.gongwer-oh.com
Thank you to all of our supporters and members for a fun and successful Clean Energy Lobby Day! We would like to thank everyone who helped us on a rainy, wet lobby day on Tuesday because it would not have been possible without all of you. While together we have made our voices heard about clean energy in Ohio, our work is far from being done. We have seen coal mine tragedies, unprecedented oil spills, all of which are reminders that our fossil fuel dependence is dirty, expensive, and even deadly. Read More
Wind and Solar (not Nukes and Coal) for Ohio!
April 1st, 2010
Did you know that Ohio’s outdated tax law is actually deterring companies from bringing renewables the state? Take action to support renewable energy in Ohio.
Ohio Boasts Clean Energy Jobs
February 4th, 2010
Rally for Clean Energy
The Buckeye State is leading the pack in Clean Energy Jobs! The Council of State Governments recently ranked Ohio as Number One in the nation for green job creation, with nearly 2,500 jobs created or retained through home weatherization. Jennifer Miller, conservation program coordinator for the Sierra Club’s Ohio Chapter, was interviewed with the Public News Service.
Click here to listen to Jen Miller’s radio interview, which was featured on radio stations statewide.
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