Nov 05, 2008 -- Fight the Right-Wing Wackos Links of the Day.

** The Wilderness Society **
http://wilderness.org/

The pressures of growth and development in California are spilling over into the Tahoe National Forest. The quest for more horsepower and speed has led to an explosion of dirt bikes, jeeps and all-terrain vehicles in the Tahoe. The peace of the forest will be gone for those of us who prefer quiet forms of recreation like hiking, camping, fishing and horseback riding. If the Forest Service does not apply a firm hand to control the use of these vehicles, the quiet, pristine forest we value could disappear.

Please join with us in telling the Forest Service to strike a more balanced policy about off-roading in this spectacular forest.

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** Earth Justice **
http://www.earthjustice.org/index.html

Have you heard of perchlorate?

It's a by-product from the manufacture of rocket fuel, ammunition, and flares, and it could be in your drinking water.

Perchlorate can affect the thyroid by altering the production of hormones in the body. Most at risk: fetuses, babies, and young children. Pregnant women and people with pre-existing thyroid conditions are also at risk.

Perchlorate has been found in the drinking water of 28 states. It has also been detected in foods, such as baby food, milk, lettuce, and other agricultural products, which means the contamination has spread throughout the U.S. population.

Despite the health threat, the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a rule that it would not set limits for perchlorate or require clean-up of drinking water systems.

The Defense Department and the aerospace industry are busy working to get this rule finalized before the Bush administration leaves town.

We can't let that happen.

Please take action: Tell the EPA to protect the health of millions of American families and set enforceable limits for perchlorate in our drinking water.