ALL ACTIONS: Doing Nothing is Just Not an Option

Take every action alert we've got with just one click... Take Action → Eco Activist— Reading the hundreds of Climate Confessions sent in by EDF members & activists across the country, one simple phrase instantly caught my attention: "Doing nothing is not a prescription for change." —Nita K., Carol Stream, IL. Nita is right—and we need you to follow her lead. We've made it easy: Take every action alert we've got with just one click. There's no denying the fact that we're up against some extremely well-funded, well-organized opposition. But all their money can't buy our best weapon: you. Beating them isn't impossible—we've done it before. In 1990, as bipartisan support rose for a cap-and-trade plan to harness markets and solve the acid rain disaster, the Koch Brothers poured their money into a front group—the "Concerned Citizens for the Environment"—with the goal of derailing this much-needed solution. The group—without any citizen membership—produced studies insisting that acid rain was a myth (sound familiar?). They lobbied for deregulation of corporations, insisting that was the true way to protect the environment. They lost. Our plan to reduce acid rain was put into action, affecting even the Kochs' heavy-emitting refineries and factories. And it was a massive success. We cut sulfur dioxide emissions in half, at a fraction of the expected costs. By 2000, scientists were documenting decreased sulfates in Adirondack lakes, improved visibility in national parks and widespread benefits to human health. The Economist called it "the greatest green success story of the past decade." Beating back their endless attacks may seem impossible—but we've done it before. Help do it again. Stand up against Congressional attacks on climate action. Take every action alert we've got, all at once. Thank you for your activism and support, Heather Shelby Action Network Coordinator

BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds life-saving pollution limits

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We’ve just won a major victory in the fight for clean, healthy air. EDF Member— We’ve just won a major victory in the fight for clean, healthy air. Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which EDF has been tirelessly defending. The rule tightens limits on certain forms of air pollution that power plants in 28 states in the East and Midwest are allowed to emit. Air pollution from these plants drifts across state borders, contributing to dangerous—and sometimes lethal—levels of smog pollution in downwind states. After 3 years of waiting, today’s ruling means this life-saving rule can now go into effect. Each year, this rule will: Save up to 34,000 lives Prevent 400,000 asthma attacks Avoid 1.8 million sick days Provide benefits of $120-$280 billion Thank you for your commitment and support during this long fight—we simply could not rise to these challenges without you. Cheers, Emily Stevenson Manager, Online Membership P.S. The most effective way to support these and other EPA regulations is by joining our monthly giving program, the EDF EcoPartners. Your regular small gifts will sustain our legal team through long, drawn-out legal battles—and you’ll receive a special quarterly update just for EcoPartners that will keep you informed of our progress.         Share this message on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. Email this message to friends. If a friend sent this to you, sign up yourself.

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URGENT: Earth Day Deadline Tonight

We have just hours left to reach our critical $750,000 Annual Fund goal by midnight tonight…and here’s where we stand: 2014 Annual Fund Deadline: April 22 Annual Fund Gift: Pending Suggested Donation: $25 Donate Now → EDF Member— We have just hours left to reach our critical $750,000 Annual Fund goal by midnight tonight…and here’s where we stand: Will you make a donation before midnight tonight to fight for a safer climate future? About a month ago, I shared my Climate Confession with you: That sometimes the climate crisis feels like too big of a problem. That facing off against well-funded climate deniers like the Koch brothers day after day sometimes feels like an unwinnable fight. I hope learning about the real progress we’ve made in the last several years has encouraged your belief in our ability to solve the climate crisis. We’re working the problem from every angle: in Congress, at the EPA, in state legislatures, in municipal governments, in corporate board rooms, in communities—and in the homes of people like you across the country who stand together calling for climate action. As of midnight last night, more than 4,600 donors have stepped up, giving gifts ranging from $5 to $2,500. Your gift can help push us over the top! And remember: the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust has agreed to match your first online gift to EDF, $1-for-$1. That means if you make a gift of $5 or more to our 2014 Annual Fund today, it will be DOUBLED in value! We are making a difference. We’ve lowered carbon emissions. Now, we have an incredible opportunity to build on that progress—let’s not miss our moment. Thank you so much for everything you do, Sam Parry Director, Membership P.S. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to have your gift doubled in value. Please make a gift in honor of Earth Day before midnight tonight.

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Earth Day Deadline Tomorrow--Plus...a special offer

Less than 48 hours remain until our Earth Day deadline—time is running out to stand with your fellow EDF members who have contributed to our 2014 Annual Fund Campaign. 2014 Annual Fund Deadline: April 22 Annual Fund Gift: Pending Suggested Donation: $25 Donate Now → EDF Member— Less than 48 hours remain until our Earth Day deadline—time is running out to stand with your fellow EDF members who have contributed to our 2014 Annual Fund Campaign. Will you make a donation before midnight tomorrow to fight for a safer climate and a healthier world? We began our Climate Changing series by asking to hear from you—our members. Parents, teachers, scientists, business leaders, and more responded by sharing their own stories of their connection to climate action. The response was overwhelming and inspiring. In Friday’s powerful slideshow, you shared your hope and optimism—and your sense of moral responsibility for the world we’re leaving to our children and grandchildren: "For me, there is no choice." Dr. Arthur C. from West Chatham, MA More than 4,000 donors have now contributed nearly $650,000 to our Annual Fund, putting us so close to our goal. And we want you to join our ranks. That’s why the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust has agreed to match your first online gift to EDF, $1-for-$1. That means if you make your first online donation before tomorrow night’s deadline, your gift will be DOUBLED in value! Time is running out—not just for our Annual Fund Campaign, but for our planet and its climate. There’s no better time than now—when your gift will be doubled in value—to make a difference. You give me hope, Emily Stevenson Manager, Online Membership P.S. Don’t miss this matching gift opportunity! Please make a gift before our Earth Day deadline tomorrow night.

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