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Let's Repower America

It’s time to repower America — to unleash the power of clean energy to refuel and rebuild our economy and protect the environment.

We can harness the power of the wind and the sun — they won’t run out, they don’t harm our environment, and they’ll only grow cheaper over time.

President Obama shares this vision, and he has a plan to help us make it happen. Reducing the pollution that causes global warming will drive the transition to a clean energy economy and stop the climate crisis.

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Environment New York combines independent research, practical solutions and tough-minded advocacy to win real results for our environment. As part of Environment America, we fight to protect our air, water and open spaces, here in New York, in state capitols across the country, and in Washington, D.C. Join us!

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Congress Passes Legislation to Clean Up Toxic Pollution in Great Lakes 9/27/2008

Environment New York applauds Representatives Ehlers (Mich.) and Oberstar (Minn.), Senators Levin (Mich.) and Voinovich (Ohio) and the U.S. Congress for passing bipartisan legislation to clean up toxic contamination in the Great Lakes.

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Renewing America: A blueprint for economic recovery 11/11/2008

To revive the American dream, we need to rebuild our economy on a sound foundation – one that puts people back to work, contributes to long-term prosperity, rebuilds our communities, and protects our environment.

Preserving America's Natural Heritage 10/01/2008

If states want to save the special places that remain within their borders, they need to redouble their efforts—and quickly. Fortunately, the examples set by existing state land preservation programs hold important lessons for states as they seek to protect their most treasured natural areas. This report profiles the experiences of preservation programs in 15 states as they have striven for consistent and adequate funding for open space protection.

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