1. Senate Fails to Make the Grade on Energy

Key tests on Arctic drilling and a sound energy policy are just around the
corner for U.S. senators.  But so far, they're flunking energy class.  That
was the verdict delivered by Sierra Club and three major allies today as
they released an "energy report card" that highlighted a number of
anti-environmental provisions in the current energy bill.

The original Senate bill began as a promising step toward a smarter,
cleaner energy future.  But lawmakers caved to pressure from the polluting
auto, oil, and nuclear industries.  Senators could do better by producing
legislation that protects the pristine Arctic Refuge, significantly reduces
our consumption of oil, ensures that 10% of our electricity comes from
renewable sources, and cuts pollution of our air, land, and water.  They
might want to study those points before the next test...

To see the full report, and for more information, go to
http://newenergyfuture.com/newenergy.asp?id2=6184&id3=energy&


4. Use the Recess to Tell your Senators - Protect the Arctic Refuge!

The Senate may have sided with industry on key energy votes so far, but
there's still time to make sure they don't do the same thing on Arctic
drilling.  And right now is the perfect time to hold senators' feet to the
fire.

Lawmakers are on recess through the end of next week.  That means they're
home, just waiting to here from their constituents.  Why not use the
opportunity to schedule district meetings with your Senators?  Or make a
call to their district offices.  And as always, you can click below to send
them an email.  However you contact them, deliver the same message: protect
the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge!

http://www.sierraclub.org/action/?alid=18&rf=-18999



Erin Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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