Chapel Hill Canvass Office

09/22/2014

We're hiring! The Fund for the Public Interest is hiring college graduates to run campaigns across the country to win change for our environment, public health, and other important causes. We are looking for smart, motivated students who want to get their hands dirty and make a real impact on some of the most critical issues facing our society.

If you are interested in applying or know someone who might be, visit our website www.fundjobs.org

We are looking forward to speaking with you more about our positions and don’t forget to like us on Facebook!

02/17/2014

Don't forget to LIKE the Fund For The Public Interest page!

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04/04/2013

Regarding the March 24 editorial “A breakthrough on fracking”:The suggestion that environmental groups should “accept that the country is fracking” and give up on resisting this highly toxic...

03/21/2013

Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate will vote on a budget resolution that will draw an onslaught of amendments attacking our water, air, and special places.

Please call this number to request to talk to your Senator!
CONGRESSIONAL SWITCHBOARD = (202) 224-3121

Here is a great example of what to say:
“My name is ___________, and I’m a constituent. I’m urging Senator ________ to oppose all anti-environmental amendments to the Senate budget resolution, including:
- anything that would block global warming pollution standards for power plants or that would block the restoration of the Clean Water Act
- anything that would force the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline
- anything that would hinder the president’s ability to protect our natural legacy through monument designation
“Thanks!”

03/21/2013

North Carolina’s wind blows strong  The winds off North Carolina’s coast powered the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903, and they’ve been going strong ever since. In fact, just over 100 yea

03/07/2013

If you're thinking about a summer job, try canvassing- and help make real positive change!

http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs

03/06/2013

We are really excited to be trying out a new campaign for Environment North Carolina to promote local food and make the system more fair for local sustainable farmers. Like us if you love local food!

02/12/2013

President Obama is expected to outline more aggressive action on climate change in his big speech, but political and economic realities will shape his plan.

02/06/2013

Fracking is leaking out into our state as well (no pun intended), and we need to learn as much as we can so we are prepared to stop this before it starts.

Raleigh, NC—Joined by several local elected officials from Creedmoor to Chatham County, Environment North Carolina Research & Policy Center today released a report documenting the monetary costs i

05/14/2012

Reid Wilson, with the Conservation Trust for NC

News conference now at Historic Yates Mill Park in Raleigh. That's Reid Wilson talking about our new report, which is being released today. We'll post a link to it later today.