From: Clean Air Council <action@cleanair.org>

Subject: MonValley Clean Air Coalition, We Need You at 3 Important Earth Week Events

Dear MonValley Clean Air Coalition, Earth Day is just around the corner, but there is still time to get in on some of the action. The Council invites you to come out to three important events, including our 5K Run for Clean Air this weekend, a public forum on climate change and faith, and an EPA Public Hearing. The Imperative to Address Climate Change: Voices of Faith Speak Out   Please come out to next week's Urban Sustainability Forum event that we're hosting with partnering organizations. We hope to begin a conversation on climate change that crosses the boundaries of partisanship, economics, and faith.  Monday, April 22, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Philadelphia, PA   The Council invites you to come out to an Urban Sustainability Forum event that we're hosting with partnering organizations. We hope to begin a conversation on climate change that crosses the boundaries of partisanship, economics, and faith.    At this Urban Sustainability Forum, explore how major world religions are addressing climate and how communities of faith in southeastern Pennsylvania can make a difference. The former Pope Benedict XVI called on members of the international community for a response to climate change. Christian denominations across the world have taken steps to encourage environmental stewardship in their communities. In 2009, more than 200 Muslim leaders developed a seven-year action plan on climate change. The Big Green Jewish Website campaigns to raise awareness of environmental issues in the Jewish community. We’ll discuss how to inspire environmental stewardship within communities of faith.    Speakers (Moderator) Adam Garber, Field Director, PennEnvironment Mary Elizabeth Clark, Sisters of St. Joseph - Director, Earth Center; Special Assistant to the President of Chestnut Hill College for Sustainability Joy Bergey, Feberal Policy Director - Penn Future Rabbi Mordechai Leibling, Director, Social Justice Organizing Program - Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Reverend Jesse Brown, Founder, Executive Director,  National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery Event Details   5:30 pm Doors open 6:00 pm Program 7:30 pm Reception     Please register here for your free ticket: http://interfaithclimateimperative.eventbrite.com/ Come out to Support Public Health and Clean Air at EPA’s Public Hearing on Cleaner Gasoline Standards Background: EPA recently released a proposal to reduce smog-forming pollution from gasoline powered cars and trucks, known as Tier 3. These cleaner gasoline and vehicle standards will reduce air pollution, save lives, and create thousands of new jobs in an ailing economy.  The EPA estimates that, by 2030, the proposed cleaner fuels and cars program will annually prevent up to 2,400 premature deaths, 23,000 cases of respiratory ailments in children, 3,200 hospital admissions and asthma-related emergency room visits.  According to EPA, the total annual health-related benefits in 2030 will be between $8 and $23 billion. The standards are also a boost to the economy as upgrades to refineries to meet the cleaner gas standard will generate 24,500 jobs over the next three years. EPA estimates that proposed sulfur standards will cost refineries less than a penny per gallon of gasoline on average once the standards are fully in place. When: Wednesday, April 24th at 10am Where: Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 How: Use the link below to sign up for a slot to speak:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aid04UnMQM8HdGx2U2xkZmpqbHhqUGhGM2FqN2RwVFE#gid=0 Celebrate Earth Week at the 5K Run for Clean Air this Saturday Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m. Philadelphia Museum of Art Over the past 32 years, the 5K Run for Clean Air has grown into Philadelphia’s largest Earth Day Celebration, become a certified green event, added a 3K walk, and more.    Located on the beautiful banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, the Run is a celebration of sustainability, clean air, and improvements in the region’s environmental health. Clean Air Council invites you to run or walk in the 2013 5K Run for Clean Air and join Clean Air Council in making it the largest and most exciting Run yet. The 5K Run for Clean Air has something for everyone to enjoy! 5K Run: A flat, fast, scenic course along MLK Drive. 3K Walk: A fun and spirited stroll to celebrate Earth Day. Kids Fun Run: A 1/2 mile fun run for ages 6 - 12 and 250 yard dash for ages 5 & under. **NEW FOR 2013** 60 & Over Walk or Run for FREE* courtesy of Platinum Sponsor SCA. Day of Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at the base of the Art Museum Steps. For more information, visit www.5krunforcleanair.org.   Thank you for helping to protect everyone's right to breathe clean air! Joseph Otis Minott, Esq. Clean Air Council

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