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Earth Saving News > January 29, 2009

Steering America toward cleaner transportation
Green_carDriven by the facts of climate change and global warming, America’s new president took some big steps this week to help curb greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to ordering the Transportation Department to issue fuel-efficiency targets for car makers, President Obama also told the EPA to consider a request to pursue a stringent new tailpipe emissions law that could affect more than 45 percent of cars sold in the U.S. Leadership from the National Wildlife Federation applauded President Obama’s announcements on Monday.

EarthShare member organizations continue to focus on a greener tomorrow with their own recommendations for energy solutions that will help protect your family’s health and future. Learn more about California’s Clean Car laws; check out Rocky Mountain Institute’s Top Federal Energy Policy Goals, and then visit our Climate Change page to find out how you can reduce your own carbon footprint and get green tips for your commute. Workplace_heroes

Make your workplace part of the solution
  If you care about the important environmental and conservation work we talk about here each week, there’s an easy way for you to play a critical role in supporting it. Bring your workplace into the 21 st century by starting an EarthShare workplace giving campaign!

This is a simple way to get lots of people involved in supporting America’s most respected environmental groups through charitable giving. Why workplace giving? It’s convenient and painless to give through your paycheck; raising funds this way is many times cheaper than direct mail; and donations through workplace giving let EarthShare member organizations spend less time fundraising and more time working toward a healthier environment. Help us help you get started! Tell us about your workplace and you’ll be eligible to receive our free reusable shopping bag filled with fun green surprises!

Stimulating the economic environment
Solar_farmMany EarthShare member groups contend that parts of the economic stimulus package passed by the House this week will be good for the planet AND for our pocketbooks. Proposals such as increasing the amount of tax credits available for residential renewable energy and other energy initiatives “…could help transform the nation’s energy system and create tens of thousands of jobs.” Read the Union of Concern Scientist’s take on it, and check out “What’s So Green About the Stimulus?” from member group Natural Resources Defense Council.

Breathe clean air, live longer
 A new study was released last week linking cleaner air to a longer life. Seems obvious, but this is the first time such a connection has been proven -- air pollution shortens life! But did you know that the air inside a typical home can be just as polluted – if not more so -- as the air outside? Visit EarthShare’s green tips for more ideas on improving air you breathe in your home.

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