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• Tell Congress to Stop Mercury Pollution from Chlorine Plants

  Ask your Member of Congress to support HR 2190, the Mercury Pollution Reduction Act of 2009.

  Even though 95 percent of US chlorine is made without the use of mercury, four outdated plants in Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia and Ohio continue to use old technology and collectively release hundreds of pounds of mercury into our air and water every year. 

  When released to the environment, mercury ends up in our oceans, contaminating seafood. Humans and other creatures exposed to high levels of mercury in fish can experience health effects, such as delayed neurological development in children.  Both the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency have advised women of childbearing age and children not to eat certain types of fish due to high levels of mercury. 
  

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  Tell Congress to Stop Mercury Pollution from Chlorine Plants

  The Mercury Pollution Reduction Act, H.R. 2190 in the House and S. 1428 in the Senate, would stop the "Foul Four" chlorine plants from emitting toxic mercury into our air and water.

  The bill is currently up for consideration by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and recently moved to the House floor for consideration by the full House of Representatives.

  Even though 95 percent of US chlorine is made without the use of mercury, four outdated plants continue to use old technology and collectively release hundreds of pounds of mercury into our air and water every year. When released to the environment, mercury ends up in our oceans, contaminating seafood.
  

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  Tell Senator Corker to Follow Through on S. 1428

  At a town hall meeting on August 17 in Chattanooga, Senator Bob Corker said that he's interested in supporting the Oceana-backed Mercury Pollution Reduction Act.  Help us turn his interest into action by asking him to co-sponsor the bill, which would stop mercury pollution from chlorine plants.
  
  Four outdated chlorine plants, including the Olin plant in Bradley County, TN, release hundreds of pounds of mercury into our air and water every year.  That mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that ends up in our oceans, contaminating seafood and threatening human health.
  

  Humans and other creatures exposed to high levels of mercury in fish can experience health effects, such as delayed neurological development in children. Both the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency have advised women of childbearing age and children not to eat certain types of fish due to high levels of mercury. 
  

  In the Cleveland Daily Banner article about the town hall meeting, Senator Corker was quoted as saying "I think Olin knows they are going to have to make some changes." In addition, he said, "I want to set down with bill's sponsor and reach an agreement where I can not just support it, but actually be a co-sponsor."

  Tell him to follow through and co-sponsor the bill without watering it down with industry-backed amendments!

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  Keep Offshore Drilling Out of Climate Change Legislation

  In a recent New York Times editorial, Senator Kerry indicated that he is willing to accept new offshore drilling in the race to win 60 votes for his climate bill.  New offshore oil production will continue our addiction to fossil fuels and increase the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, countering the goals of climate legislation.
  
  Recently, we have seen how dangerous oil drilling can be, even with the newest “clean and safe” drilling technology.  A brand new rig in the Timor Sea has spilled millions of gallons of oil off the Australian coast over the course of more than 70 days, putting marine wildlife and local populations at risk. 
  
  Energy and climate legislation is intended to decrease pollution in our air but we can not forget our oceans in the process. Tell Senator John Kerry that a climate bill should bolster clean, renewable energy, not expand dirty oil drilling.

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  Keep Offshore Drilling Out of Climate Change Legislation

  In an effort to pass his climate change bill, Senator Kerry has mentioned he would be willing to accept offshore drilling in previously protected areas in a race for 60 supporting votes. Unfortunately, if Congress follows through on its threat to expand drilling, the climate bill may be so weakened by compromise that it does more harm than good. 
  
  Even though Big Oil likes to brag about its new “safe and clean” drilling technology, accidents still happen.  A brand new rig in the Timor Sea dumped millions of gallons of oil off the Australian coast for more than 70 days, putting marine wildlife and local residents at risk.  

  Tell President Obama that more offshore drilling has no place in climate legislation and ask him to send the message to Congress that he will not accept a climate package which perpetuates our addiction to fossil fuels and sacrifices our oceans.

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  Keep the Shark Conservation Act Strong

  Every year, millions of sharks are caught for their fins to feed the growing worldwide demand for shark fin soup.  Shark populations are crashing around the world. Help protect sharks before it’s too late.

  Tell your Senator that you won’t stand for anything less than full shark protections.

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  Keep the Shark Conservation Act Strong

  Every year, millions of sharks are caught for their fins to feed the growing worldwide demand for shark fin soup.  Shark populations are crashing around the world. Help protect sharks before it’s too late.

  Tell your Senator that you won’t stand for anything less than full shark protections.

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  Let's Lead By Example, President Obama - Sea Turtles Need Our Help

  Sea turtles have been swimming the oceans for millions and millions of years. They have seen dinosaurs come and go, the rise and fall of civilzations, but they may not survive much longer, without our help. Destructive trawls and plastic pollution threaten their lives at sea. Beach erosion and coastal development plauge them on land. With six of the world's seven sea turtle species swimming in US waters, we need to be an example to the rest of the world on how to best protect these amazing creatures.

  Tell President Obama that you want comprehensive sea turtle protections.

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  Shark Conservation Bill Needs Your Support to Get Through Senate

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