Posts tagged: #Keystone XL

Take Action: Demand Independent Inspections for Keystone Pipeline, Need for Honest Fair Trade Labels

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Honest Fair Trade Labels Are Necessary According to a report released this week by the Washington, DC-based International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF), the Swiss-based Institute for Marketecology (IMO), bestowed its “Fair for Life” certification on Seattle-based Theo Chocolate, despite being … Read More

50,000 Brave the Cold, for the Forward on Climate Rally in Washington, D.C.

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Hi All, This past Sunday, February 17th, was a demonstration of what can happen when people come together to stand up for what they believe! The time has come, for everyone to make Global Warming the most important issue to … Read More

An Interview with Fumi Tosa, Co-Founder of Table for Two

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Hi All, This is a very exciting, event filled week for me, as I gear up for the big, Keystone XL Pipeline protest in Washington, on Sunday! On Thursday, I will be attending the seminar “Bringing Policy to the Table” … Read More

Take Action: Tar Sands Oil Tied to High Carcinogen Levels, Sick Days for Food Service Workers, Shell No!

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Oil Sands Industry in Canada Tied to Higher Carcinogen Level Canadian researchers reported in a study that the development of Alberta’s oil sands has increased levels of cancer-causing compounds in surrounding lakes well beyond natural levels.  For the study, financed … Read More