A Big Step to Clean the Environment--Your Action is Vital

Yesterday the House of Representatives passes the "American Clean Energy and Security Act" that passes the ball to the Senate for future action. President Obama has repeatedly supported the bill for both economic and environmental reasons. . If passed by the Senate, and when signed by President Obama, this bill will begin an era of cleaner air, water, and food that will improved health and reduce medical costs, as added benefits.

In our country alone over 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released annually into the air, water and lands of our country. This is equivalent to over 1,000 pounds per man, woman and child living in our country. These toxic and often carcinogenic chemicals are the byproduct of coal burning power plants, chemical production, various manufacturing practices, and waste disposal. Many of these toxic releases are carcinogenic and they accumulate in the tissues and organs of our bodies causing diseases and deaths. . We unknowingly consume these toxic chemical when we drink water, consume food, and breathe the very air that surrounds us. We cannot entirely escape the damaging by-products of an industialized nation and world, but we can minimize our exposure and work to improve the environment for future generations.

The House passage of the "American Clean Energy and Security Act" is a big step toward clean energy and oil independence, but even more importantly when it becomes law it will start us on a pathway to a cleaner and healthier environment that is less contaminated with toxic man made chemicals. A new era will truly begin.

However for this to occur will require action by all citizens to ensure passage of the bill by the Senate. Everyone who wants a healthier life for themselves and their loved ones must assume some responsibility to achieve this goal and let your Senators hear from you. Passage of this bill is imperative if we care about the future for our nation's children and young ones. They will inherit the toxins that we allow and the environment we permit to be further degraded unless we demand change that will improve our environment. Future generations will look back to our times and commemorate the big step that began with the passage of the "American Clean Energy and Security Act". This will happen if you demand action.

Join an environmental organization such as the Sierra Club, Environmental Working Group, Bioneers or any other of your choice, and become active now. We have the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. Do it!