Mercury Rising Update

I wrote about the issue of mercury poisoning a few days ago and said how regreful it was that a number of Democrats voted the wrong way. I hope the Governor's public hearings on the matter begin to open their eyes. The public seems very concerned and is packing these hearings in support of the legislation.

“Pennsylvanians spoke up loud and clear for their environment and public health at this week’s hearings. Now let’s hope Harrisburg was listening,” said Nathan Willcox, energy and clean air advocate for PennEnvironment.

Only ten state Senators voted against the bill that would allow increased mercury poisoning of our environment. Here are the ten. If your Senator isn;t listed you need to contact them and let them know how important this issue is and that they need to change their vote.

The ten senators courageously voting against SB 1201 today were Sen. Jay Costa , Sen. Andy Dinniman, Sen. Jim Ferlo, Sen. Vince Fumo, Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, Sen. John Rafferty, Sen. Robert Tomlinson, Sen. Patricia Vance, Sen. LeAnna Washington and Sen. Connie Williams. PennEnvironment applauded these Senators for their vote.