Our members of Congress are back in the state for a whole month after multiple failed attempts to pass climate legislation. But must show members of Congress that voters want action this year. There are many different ways you can get involved and help tell your members of Congress that they need to pass climate and energy legislation before it’s too late. depending on your time and comfort level. Check them out here: 2010 August Recess. Or, one thing you may consider doing right now is writing a letter to the editor.

We're happy to report that Governor Perdue has signed into law S836 ("Oil Spill Liability, Response, & Preparedness")! This legislation is a big win for North Carolina. It will ensure that oil companies are fully liable for damage to our state from offshore oil spills and will strengthen state law to prevent an offshore drilling catastrophe off our coast.

Help us continue to win on important issues like this by making a donation today to support the NC Conservation Network: action.ncconservationnetwork.org/donate