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Green News Clips:
Raising DNR fees would be an investment in water quality and the economy (02.07.10)
Bill would prevent EPA from regulating greenhouse gases (02.03.10)
Gladstone Republican thinks climate science is 'fraudulent' (02.02.10)
An innovative step toward smarter energy use (12.21.09)
5% of MO jobs tied to 'green' economy (12.18.09)
Forsee's position on cap and trade disappoints many at MU (12.07.09)
MO receives federal dollars for "green" jobs training (11.20.09)
Three MO regions violate air quality standards (11.20.09)
DNR director speaks about Missouri's energy future (11.17.09)
DNR pushes salvage yard action (11.16.09)
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Join us at the Missouri Capitol for Conservation Lobby Day, Feb. 3, 2010! Add your voice and be an advocate for Missouri's environment. |
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The Missouri Legislature is back in session. Check out our up-to-date list of bills impacting Missouri's environment. |
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There are other important opportunities to advocate at the capitol. Attend Bicycle & Pedestrian Lobby Day on Feb.16 |
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Citizens, environmental leaders, and public officials convened for MVC Education Fund's 8th Annual Statewide Environmental Summit. Learn more about how they worked to hone a common environmental agenda. |
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Want to know if your state legislators are helping to protect Missouri’s natural resources and public health? Then check out their environmental voting records in MVC's just-released 2009 Conservation Scorecard. |
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Governor Nixon has signed three environmental bills from the 2009 session into law: a bill that incentivizes utilities to initiate energy-saving programs for ratepayers; a bill to extend the scrap tire fee and create the Energy Futures Fund; and an energy efficiency requirement bill. MVC worked to help pass these bills during the legislative session. |
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A comprehensive energy and climate bill was passed in the House, representing a huge step towards creating a new clean energy economy. |
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MVCEF is involved in Heat Is On, a national campaign to reach voters and community leaders to push for real leadership on climate change. |
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Want to get involved with our work and help build the power of the conservation community in the state? There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with MVC. |
Check out our Resources section to learn more about environmental and conservation issues in our state, from green building and energy efficiency, to factory farming and sustainable agriculture. |