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AUG '06 - IN THIS ISSUE " src="http://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/EDF_Action_Network/EDN_ding.gif"> Take Action—Trouble's Brewing in Texas " src="http://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/EDF_Action_Network/EDN_ding.gif"> Ask Dr. Bill " src="http://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/EDF_Action_Network/EDN_ding.gif"> Cutting Mercury Pollution " src="http://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/EDF_Action_Network/EDN_ding.gif"> Meet Elizabeth Thompson " src="http://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/EDF_Action_Network/EDN_ding.gif"> States Act on Global Warming " src="http://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/EDF_Action_Network/EDN_ding.gif"> Stronger Hurricanes? 78 Millions of tons of global warming pollution that will be emitted from TXU's new coal-fired power plants 21 Number of states whose total global warming pollution is less than 78 million tons The new super fish: Canned Salmon Rated as both healthy and eco-friendly, canned pink and sockeye salmon were recently added to our Best Choices list. Canned salmon has lower contaminants and is higher in omega-3s than canned tuna—and is similar in price! Support our campaign against global warming. Your support is helping us fight global warming on many fronts. - donate now ACTION ALERT Help Stop Coal Plants in Texas Trouble's brewing in Texas. Its largest electric utility, TXU, plans to build 11 new, highly polluting coal-fired power plants. These plants will emit 78 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution. Take action—Tell TXU's CEO to stop these plants. TAKE ACTION NOW " border="0"> ASK DR. BILL Dr. Bill Answers Your Global Warming Questions Is global warming a natural trend? How could global warming trigger another ice age? See Dr. Bill's answers. VICTORY Agreement Will Cut Mercury Pollution Environmental Defense reached a landmark deal with automakers and dismantlers to cut mercury pollution. By recovering mercury switches from vehicles before they are dismantled, we can cut 75 tons of toxic mercury pollution. Read more. STAFF PROFILE The Lobbyist Wears Prada Not really, but maybe someday.... Environmental Defense Legislative Director Elizabeth Thompson put her dreams of being a fashion designer on hold, and the planet is the big winner. An aspiring fashionista growing up, Thompson now works on a monumental project: getting Congress to act on global warming. We caught up with Elizabeth—read our interview. GLOBAL WARMING PROGRESS REPORT States Fill Global Warming Leadership Void With Washington frozen on national global warming action, state and local officials are filling the leadership void. In recent months, at least 24 states have set standards to fight global warming—from requiring power plants to generate more green energy to establishing emission caps. Read more in The Washington Post (registration required). WEATHER UPDATE Another Big Hurricane Year? This hurricane season has been quiet... so far. As we enter the traditional "active phase," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an "above-normal" season. Global warming is linked to a growing trend of stronger storms. Read about the links between global warming and hurricanes.