[Canary] Air pollution in Southwestern Indiana

[Avram Friedman]

Elizabeth,
Thanks for joining this discussion group and for your work in Indiana.

We've found that the most effective way to involve the public in air 
quality issues is to focus on health and economic concerns above 
environmental impact.  People relate to pocketbook issues. Explain that 
poor air quality drives up the cost of health care and health 
insurance.  Approach health professionals about joining your 
organization and try to find doctors who will act as spokespeople for 
the cause.

Do you have a formal group where you live?  What is it called?  You may 
be interested in affiliating with the Canary Coalition.  If so, we can 
talk about this.

You can get a copy of Kilowatt Ours online in exchange for a donation, 
http://www.kilowattours.org/energy-conservation-donation.php
Avram

Elizabeth Joshi wrote:

>Here in southern Indiana, we have a major air
>pollution problem, due in part to our plentiful
>coal-fired power plants.  I am involved with a local
>citizens group, but most people here don't seem too
>concerned or interested in addressing the pollution. 
>Any tips on how to mobilize more people to deal with
>the air pollution problem?  What has worked best for
>your group?  Also, how do we get our hands on
>"Kilowatt Ours"--Our group would probably love to
>arrange a showing of it if we can.
>
>Thank you for the advice.
>
>__________________________________________________
>Do You Yahoo!?
>Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
>http://mail.yahoo.com 
>_______________________________________________
>Discussion mailing list
>Discussion at canarycoalition.org
>http://lists.canarycoalition.org/mailman/listinfo/discussion
>
>
>  
>