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FirstEnergy Wages All-Out War on Clean Energy
Read about Akron, Ohio-based power company, FirstEnergy’s recent regulatory approval to abandon its energy efficiency programs.
Advocates Speak Out Against Coal Ash
Read about the efforts advocates in Michigan are making to speak out against a coal-fired power plant in Trenton that is spreading coal ash residue.
Is Mercury From Coal Plants Killing Sea Birds?
Learn how mercury from coal fired power plants is threatening the future of the Ivory Gull and other sea birds.
The Great Lakes, Mercury, And Sen. Inhofe
Read about mercury pollution in the Great Lakes, the hazards it creates and why we need to implement the new EPA mercury standards.
Good Clean Air News In Texas–Home to the Worst Polluting Coal Plants
Read some clean air good news from Texas, where industry and cities are making good faith efforts to clean up pollution and invest in clean energy.
Activism is Not a Four Letter Word and the EPA Hearings This Week Prove It
Environmental activism is no joke. The government hears hundreds of citizens stand up against air pollution.
Why EPA’s New Mercury Protections Matter to Moms
Moms have been advocating for stronger mercury protections for over a decade, and now they’re here. Learn why we’re so excited about EPA’s updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
When Will Your Mad As Hell Moment Happen?
When are you going to get mad as hell about coal-fired power plant emissions being allowed by politicians to pollute the air we breathe?
The TRAIN Act Is On The Wrong Track
Read about the TRAIN Act that supports polluters’ right to poison our air and threaten the health of our children and act now to help stop it.
7 Days Left to Speak Up for Strong Clean Air Regulations
There’s only 7 days left to show your support for the EPA’s new clean air regulations. If you want cleaner air and better health, tell your congressperson.
78,000 POUNDS OF MERCURY RELEASED INTO OUR AIR EACH YEAR
Did you know that it takes only 1 tsp of mercury to poison a whole lake? Coal plants release 78,000 lbs of mercury into the air every year. It has to stop!