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Tell Congress: No More Global Warming

The best way to combat global warming is by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The United States is responsible for more global warming pollution than any other nation, so we need to start here at home. Two pieces of legislation moving through Congress right now aim to limit the amount of pollution caused by some of the worst culprits: power plants and automobiles. Take action now and tell your representatives to vote to stop climate change.

The two current bills we are asking you to write to your representatives about are the Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (S. 309), which mandates cuts in global warming pollution, and the Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR. 1590), which mandates a flexible economy wide cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions, along with measures to advance technology and reduce emissions thorugh renewable energy, energy efficiency and cleaner cars.

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Heavy Extinction Risk for King Penguins

Climate change strikes again - this time, King Penguins. With temperatures projected to increase in the Antarctic by 0.4ºC over the next two decades, King Penguins' chances of survival have dropped by 15%. King Penguins feed on small fish and squid, which subsequently are declining because of warming in the Southern Ocean. These penguins inhabit islands to the north of Antarctica, but warming temperatures are diminishing their food supply and forcing them to travel further in search for something to eat. This extra effort, in turn, is taking its toll on their overall health and ability to survive. Temperature increases jeopardize the future wellbeing of this species, and only time will tell if the King Penguin will be able to cope with the stresses of climate change. To find out more, read an article from the Telegraph or the scientific report from The National Academy of Sciences.

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North America » Europe » South America » Home » Global Warming Basics » Pollution Sources » Visible Warming Signs » Stopping Global Warming » Cause » Greenhouse Gases » Impacts » Acid Oceans » Rising Seas » Disrupted Food Webs » Depleted Ecosystems » Harsher Storms » Victims » Solutions » What Governments can do » What you can do » What Oceana is doing » No More Flying Free » No More Free Ride » Get Involved » Take Action » Sign Up » Donate » Tell A Friend »	Tell Congress: No More Global Warming The best way to combat global warming is by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The United States is responsible for more global warming pollution than any other nation, so we need to start here at home. Two pieces of legislation moving through Congress right now aim to limit the amount of pollution caused by some of the worst culprits: power plants and automobiles. Take action now and tell your representatives to vote to stop climate change. The two current bills we are asking you to write to your representatives about are the Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (S. 309), which mandates cuts in global warming pollution, and the Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR. 1590), which mandates a flexible economy wide cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions, along with measures to advance technology and reduce emissions thorugh renewable energy, energy efficiency and cleaner cars. Contact Your Senator Contact Your Representative US Capital Building (US Dept. of Energy)	Take Action » Donate » Join » Heavy Extinction Risk for King Penguins Climate change strikes again - this time, King Penguins. With temperatures projected to increase in the Antarctic by 0.4ºC over the next two decades, King Penguins' chances of survival have dropped by 15%. King Penguins feed on small fish and squid, which subsequently are declining because of warming in the Southern Ocean. These penguins inhabit islands to the north of Antarctica, but warming temperatures are diminishing their food supply and forcing them to travel further in search for something to eat. This extra effort, in turn, is taking its toll on their overall health and ability to survive. Temperature increases jeopardize the future wellbeing of this species, and only time will tell if the King Penguin will be able to cope with the stresses of climate change. To find out more, read an article from the Telegraph or the scientific report from The National Academy of Sciences. » Archived Hot Topics
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