She is the founder of Clean Air Clear Lake, a grassroots environmental group, dedicated to addressing the health and environmental impacts caused by pollution from these plants. According to Maschino, there are entire families in the Clear Lake area that suffer from asthma and other health problems. I want to have children someday, but I'm afraid to. According to Wilson, her group is working with Texas communities regarding wastewater permits and is currently drafting legislation that would change the Texas Environmental Code to require stronger wastewater treatment standards. According to LCV's Callahan, voters who care about clean air and water in Missouri and across the nation have to ask themselves whether this legacy of pollution in Texas, is something they want for their families and communities.
People are hungry for the facts about their candidates.
Before they head to the polls, voters want to know the positions of Al Gore and George Bush on clean water, clean air and protecting our wilderness areas. A national poll conducted for LCV by Peter D. Hart Research Associates found that among Independent voters who believe clean air and water is an important issue, support for Bush disintegrates from 34 percent to 25 percent once they hear his record on the environment, while support for Gore increases from 30 percent to 36 percent. In addition, support for Gore among women voters increases from 48 percent to 52 percent when they are told about his record, while Bush support drops from 35 percent to 32 percent. For this reason, LCV and the Sierra Club are working highlight the differences between the environmental records of Al Gore and George Bush. Voters who care about clean air and water and protecting their families from pollution have a real choice on Election Day.