A message from Greenpeace

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Oil companies like Exxon have been denying the impacts of global warming for years. Yet scientists have painted a clear picture of what will happen to the planet if we don't take immediate steps to stop global warming, and now economists are predicting dangerous consequences for the business community as well.

Local businesses have an important role to play in getting Congress to take action. To make sure Congress knows that local businesses across the country demand real action on climate change, we're launching the "Businesses for a Safe Climate" petition.

To make this a success, we need YOUR help. Here's what you can do:

If you own a business or represent a business, check out the petition and sign your business on today.

Don't own or represent a business? No problem. You can help recruit businesses from your community!
We'll be tracking all of the businesses that sign the petition on our website, and we'll be using these signatures at rallies across the country in August to demonstrate to our Congressional representatives that there is broad community support for effective, science-based global warming legislation.

Members of Congress need to hear from every member of the communities they represent. Make sure the businesses in your community are heard, start collecting signatures today.

Thank you,

Ben Kroetz
Greenpeace Online Organizer


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You might have heard the recent news about several businesses calling on the G8 leaders to address global warming.

Unfortunately, their plan is rather toothless: it calls for a mere 50% reduction in global warming emissions by 2050, and even that target is not binding but "aspirational."

Let Congress know that there are businesses who support REAL global warming solutions!