ALex
05-05-2008, 05:28 PM
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Dear Alex,
A February 2008 study funded by the National Park Service documented extensive chemical contamination in 20 western U.S. parks. Researchers found that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like the pesticide endosulfan are threatening park ecosystems and wildlife health. Alarming levels of these chemicals were found in some of America's most seemingly pristine areas, including Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks along with 18 other western parks from Texas to the far northern reaches of the Arctic.
Act today: Tell Congress to protect national parks from POPs. (http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=UIovJYb2eoiCJ2vohIkSVp9BegPrjhfH)
POPs are among the most dangerous compounds ever produced. POPs persist in the environment, build up in body fat of animals (including humans), and travel the globe on air and water currents. Some of the human health effects now linked to POP exposure include cancer, learning disorders, impaired immune function, reproductive problems, and diabetes. Many POP pesticides, such as DDT and chlordane, have been banned for years in the United States.
Endosulfan is one dangerous POP pesticide still being used in this country, currently under review by EPA. Leaders in Congress should press for a ban of endosulfan and other POPs still in use that are contaminating national parks and threatening wildlife.
Sign on now: Tell leaders in Congress to take action. (http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=GxSFdmMSiHM%2FVzsSLPZoT59BegPrjhfH)
Add your name to the petition below to be delivered to the leaders of the committees in Congress charged with protecting our national parks and wildlife.
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Dear Hon. Representative Rahall II and Hon. Senator Bingaman,
The undersigned write to you in your role as heads of the congressional committees with authority and oversight for the care and well-being of America's wilderness and national parks.
We are alarmed about the recent study from the National Park Service reporting that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are contaminating many of our national parks. The U.S. government can and must take immediate action to protect our wilderness, our wildlife, and our health by banning those persistent organic pollutant (POPs) pesticides still being used in this country.
Right now, EPA is reviewing the health and environmental risks of endosulfan, the persistent pesticide and hazardous chemical already banned by many countries around the world. Endosulfan is one of the contaminants found to be threatening the health and safety of our national parks, including the fish, in our national parks.
I ask that you take action today to end contamination of our wilderness by personally contacting Stephen Johnson, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, to press for a ban on endosulfan and all POP pesticides now in use.
Thank you for taking this important step to help protect our national parks.
Dear Alex,
A February 2008 study funded by the National Park Service documented extensive chemical contamination in 20 western U.S. parks. Researchers found that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like the pesticide endosulfan are threatening park ecosystems and wildlife health. Alarming levels of these chemicals were found in some of America's most seemingly pristine areas, including Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks along with 18 other western parks from Texas to the far northern reaches of the Arctic.
Act today: Tell Congress to protect national parks from POPs. (http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=UIovJYb2eoiCJ2vohIkSVp9BegPrjhfH)
POPs are among the most dangerous compounds ever produced. POPs persist in the environment, build up in body fat of animals (including humans), and travel the globe on air and water currents. Some of the human health effects now linked to POP exposure include cancer, learning disorders, impaired immune function, reproductive problems, and diabetes. Many POP pesticides, such as DDT and chlordane, have been banned for years in the United States.
Endosulfan is one dangerous POP pesticide still being used in this country, currently under review by EPA. Leaders in Congress should press for a ban of endosulfan and other POPs still in use that are contaminating national parks and threatening wildlife.
Sign on now: Tell leaders in Congress to take action. (http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=GxSFdmMSiHM%2FVzsSLPZoT59BegPrjhfH)
Add your name to the petition below to be delivered to the leaders of the committees in Congress charged with protecting our national parks and wildlife.
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2167/images/take_action.gif (http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=qRxAZh3Vg3JxftDDD1hplkOkm9gnZDIh) Click here to take action (http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=IUcO35j8RDCjDKU%2BrkFvvp9BegPrjhfH) Here is the letter that will be delivered to congressional leaders:
Dear Hon. Representative Rahall II and Hon. Senator Bingaman,
The undersigned write to you in your role as heads of the congressional committees with authority and oversight for the care and well-being of America's wilderness and national parks.
We are alarmed about the recent study from the National Park Service reporting that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are contaminating many of our national parks. The U.S. government can and must take immediate action to protect our wilderness, our wildlife, and our health by banning those persistent organic pollutant (POPs) pesticides still being used in this country.
Right now, EPA is reviewing the health and environmental risks of endosulfan, the persistent pesticide and hazardous chemical already banned by many countries around the world. Endosulfan is one of the contaminants found to be threatening the health and safety of our national parks, including the fish, in our national parks.
I ask that you take action today to end contamination of our wilderness by personally contacting Stephen Johnson, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, to press for a ban on endosulfan and all POP pesticides now in use.
Thank you for taking this important step to help protect our national parks.