Ohio’s new energy law requires utilities to invest in efficiency and renewables – creating jobs, protecting public health, and cleaning our air. However, Duke wants to be let off the hook for its efficiency responsibilities and has proposed to build an expensive new nuclear plant instead. If Duke gets away with gutting Ohio’s new efficiency and renewable standard, other utilities may try to follow suit! Click here to take action!
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Stronger action against antibiotic abuse in food animal production is needed
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.
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.
Make All Ohio Homes Efficient!
March 2nd, 2010
By weatherizing 1200 homes each month, Ohio is helping low income families save an average of 22% on their utility bills each year, but new homes aren’t held to the same standard. A new home today isn’t even required to have a programmable thermostat, energy efficient light bulbs, or adequate insulation – items required in Ohio’s low-income weatherization program. Click here to tell the Governor that you want all Ohio homes to be efficient!
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