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February 2012, Volume 1
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Real Stories of American Families with Asthma

Thanks to President Obama's support for clean air standards, families all across America will soon breathe easier. The Mercury and Air Toxics standard will save as many as 11,000 lives each year and prevent 130,000 asthma attacks. Hear the stories of families who struggle with asthma and harm caused by air pollution.


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Bad News Keeps Sticking to Non-Stick Pans
PFCs in microwave popcorn--and in drinking water--may harm your children's immune systems. Here's how to avoid exposing them.



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Tell Congress: Don't Open Our Lands and Oceans to More Destructive Oil and Gas Drilling

In order to lure Congress to open all ocean waters to oil drilling, House Speaker Boehner (R-OH) has introduced a bill that would direct some of the drilling royalties into highway work, even though no money would actually be available soon enough to meet our pressing transportation needs. Urge your representative to vote No on H.R. 7 and to not sacrifice our lands and oceans to a highway funding gimmick.

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The Soot Solution

Whether you focus on slowing global warming or improving public health in the world's poorest countries, eliminating black carbon is a climate solution that makes even skeptics smile. Read George Black's column.

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Frances Beinecke, NRDC President
Frances Beinecke, NRDC President

Obama Administration Must Keep the Arctic's Wild Seas out of Drilling Plan

"President Obama traveled the country last week calling for clean energy projects that would make our nation more prosperous and secure. Unfortunately, he also recommended energy proposals that will put America at risk."

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