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UPDATE: First Energy Variance Request

We continue in our battle to stop the Ohio EPA from granting FirstEnergy’s request for variance on the emission laws which will take affect in 2010. The Ohio EPA delayed their decision on the variance due to our efforts which resulted in a deluge of cards, letters, petition signatures, etc. Our most recent outreach was a letter sent to the Cleveland City Council members requesting they contact OEPA and voice their objection to the granting of the variance. We had post cards available for signature at the Zoo for the Earth Fest event on April 19th, 2009. We will deliver these personally to the appropriate legislative office. (OEPA, Congress person, Senator, City Council member)
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Know Your Fish, Protect Your Health

A NOTE TO OUR MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY

SMELL GREEN

Northeast Ohio Cool Cities Campaign...

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July/August 2009

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	U.S. Representative Dennis Kucinich Recognizes the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club in Congress
	Dennis J. Kucinich of Ohio In The House of Representatives In Recognition of the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club and applaud their efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of coal and its contributions to global warming. As the nation takes strides towards more environmentally sound ways of producing energy, it is important that we recognize the danger of trading one harmful fuel for another. If we hope to have a stable climate, we must refrain from the use of strong and toxic pollutants like coal. Americans are known for their determination and innovation when faced with a challenge. Let us rely on these qualities in our transition to cleaner energy, rather than choosing an easy way out represented by coal. The health of our children and our planet is too big of a price to pay for our continued dependence on coal. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the efforts that the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club has taken in raising awareness of the dangers of coal. As the nation works towards cleaner energy policies, organizations such as the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club are working tirelessly to keep the American public accurately informed on energy issues. (Appearing in the Congressional Record in; Volume 154)

NEO Sierra Club News Goes Paperless

Say goodbye to the last printed issue of the Sierra Club Northeast Ohio Group Newsletter! In an effort to reduce waste, we're switching to an online electronic format. By moving online, we'll save trees, ink, fossil fuels used in mail transportation, and, of course, money. The newsletter currently costs the Sierra Club about $2000 per printed issue. Using an electronic format, each issue will cost about $60. So in just one year, we'll be able to put almost $12,000 of your membership dues toward conservation efforts!

Please signup for the electronic newsletter using the form on the left. Once we have your email address, we'll send you a bi-monthly email with the contents of each newsletter and links to the full articles online.

But that's not all! We're also on Facebook! Join us there to get updates of events, meet other Sierra Club members in our area, and post your own photos, events, and activities. Just click "join group" to become a group member!

Thanks again for helping us make this great cost-saving switch!

Support RTA's HealthLine

The NEO Sierra Club group supports the RTA's new hybrid transit line, called the HealthLine, which runs along Euclid Ave. from Public Square to East Cleveland. According to the RTA website, the HealthLine uses vehicles powered by "hybrid technology" that combines a clean diesel engine with an electronic transmission. The result is 97% lower particulate emissions and 75% better fuel economy.” The HealthLine project also included planting 1,500 new trees along Euclid Ave. and the creation of a dedicated bike lane that stretches between CSU and CASE.

Find out more about the HealthLine at www.rtahealthline.com.

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1. Explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth.
2. Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources.
3. Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.
4. Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

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