Mighty Earth Quad Cities Clean Energy Volunteer

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Mighty Earth is seeking motivated community members to help on an exciting campaign to protect Iowan landscapes and promote a more sustainable future. For years, both politicians and the agricultural lobby have promoted biofuels as a sustainable energy source. Unfortunately, research has shown that biofuels, rather than providing a greener energy option, are in fact adding to greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere. With the next presidential campaign rapidly approaching, Iowa -- as the first state to vote for presidential nominees -- has the opportunity to shape a greener future for the entire Midwest by moving away from biofuels and instead promoting alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar.

As volunteers or interns, members of the team will help to build grassroots power by working with community members and local organizations as well as participating in environmental advocacy work. Join us in addressing one of the most relevant and threatening issues of our time: sustainable, alternative energy.

Over the next several months, we will...
-- organize community events
-- work with the media
-- collect petition signatures
-- building a broad coalition of local groups to join us in pushing for policies that work for the climate, for wildlife, and for everyday farmers rather than just the interests of big agriculture.