We seek to create a system that benefits everyone. Whether we're stopping destructive corporate boondoggles or pushing for stronger government pollution standards, we aim to make it possible for all people to enjoy the planet's bounty. Our work focuses on the economic drivers of environmental degradation — from government subsidies and permits to societal issues like urban sprawl and the externalized costs of pollution — to limit and eventually end the destruction of the planet.
Our current signature campaigns have us leading the charge to block a dangerous dirty oil pipeline, pressuring the federal government to prioritize people instead of polluters, and advocating to ensure that untested genetically engineered food stays off people's plates.
Little more than a month after rejecting the presidential permit for Keystone XL and insisting on a full review process, President Obama made an outrageous about-face. He applauded TransCanada’s latest ploy to revive the pipeline by splitting it into two segments, and he gave his assurance that his administration would “take every step possible to expedite the necessary federal permits.” Now it’s up to us to hold President Obama accountable and make sure he stays strong on the rejection of Keystone XL.
Government should work for its people, but for too long, our government has prioritized industry and corporations. The Earth Budget campaign aims to change that relationship. We start by suggesting hundreds of billions of dollars in environmentally-friendly budget cuts, but that's not enough. We also push for systemic changes that will alter the way the costs of pollution are paid for — including advocating for a carbon tax and encouraging investments in clean alternatives.
Technological advancement is a good thing, except when it threatens people's health. When it comes to genetically engineered foods, nobody quite knows what the possible health risks could be and their production is already harming the environment. We're working with a diverse group of allies through the Just Label It! campaign to encourage the Food and Drug Administration to mandate the labeling of genetically engineered food so consumers can avoid it if they choose.
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