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U.S. PIRG (Federation of State PIRGs)
Environment
America [Federation of state environment groups]
The mission of the State PIRG Alumni Network is to provide services to help alumni of Public Interest Network organizations continue to make a difference.
Over the last 37 years, the state PIRGs have served as the training ground for countless young activists and organizers. Now, alumni of state PIRGs and affiliated Public Interest Network organizations are everywhere: leading the nation's environmental, consumer, political reform, and social justice organizations; distinguishing themselves in government service; and working with the media, foundations, universities, the private sector, and in countless other professions. We celebrate the role of our alumni in the Public Interest Network organizations and in the greater social change movement.
Recent Public Interest Network & SPAN updates:
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Major Victory for Chemical Security: Eight years after 9/11, the U.S. House voted in early November to approve legislation that would make chemical plants and water treatment facilities less vulnerable to terrorist attacks or industrial accidents. Read more here.
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Social Events: Alumni and staff from the Public Interest Network organizations have been gathering in cities across the country to catch up and meet some new faces. To view photos from past events and to find out if there is an event coming up near you: click here. |
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Report Spotlights Dangers of Fracturing: Even in very low concentrations, the
chemicals used in so-called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a form
of drilling for natural gas, can cause cancers, disrupt endocrine and
reproductive systems, and damage organs, including the central nervous
system. So finds a new report released by Environment America entitled
"Toxic Chemicals on Tap." Click here for more
details.
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Job
Opportunities
Looking for a new job, or have a friend who is? Click here to take a look at all of the recent job openings that alumni, Public Interest Network staff, and friends have submitted. |
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and Faces of Homelessness: |
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Services
Directory: Many of our alumni run companies that offer business services such as web development, graphic design, consultation services, etc. If you are one of those alumni and would like to publicize services that may support fellow alumni and their social change efforts, send us your information to be included in an alumni services directory. Submit Your Info Here |
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100,000 Urge Protection for Grand Canyon: More than 98,000 citizens called on Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to protect 1 million acres around Grand Canyon National Park from uranium mining. Secretary Salazar called a time-out on new mining leases earlier this year, and the Obama administration is considering a 20-year ban on new claims. Environment Colorado, Environment Arizona, Environment New Mexico, and Environment Nevada members and supporters were among those who sent their comments to Secretary Salazar. Click here for details. |
