Cap & Dividend Petition: CA's Global Warming Solution
Target:
California Air Resources Board, California State Legislature
* Stop global warming
* Help create a future where the climate is stable
* Inspire the U.S. and the world with a solution that works
Let the California Air Resources Board and California Legislature know that you support Cap-and-Dividend, where polluters pay, clean energy becomes competitive, and dividends protect the poor and middle-income families from rising energy prices. Learn more
* Stop global warming
* Help create a future where the climate is stable
* Inspire the U.S. and the world with a solution that works
Let the California Air Resources Board and California Legislature know that you support Cap-and-Dividend, where polluters pay, clean energy becomes competitive, and dividends protect the poor and middle-income families from rising energy prices. Learn more
To: Mary Nichols, Chairman, California Air Resources Board
Fabian Núñez, Speaker, California State Assembly
Senator Don Perata, President Pro Tempore, California State Senate
Earth's life-giving climate is our common inheritance. We have the right to pass this inheritance to our children. Global warming - primarily from fossil fuels - is disrupting our climate and causing a public health crisis from its associated air pollution.
We call on the California Air Resources Board and California Legislature to establish a Cap and Dividend system as the way to implement California's Global Warming Solution Act (AB32).
1. Make greenhouse gas polluters pay.
2. Set the price of pollution and the resulting economic incentive so that greenhouse gas emissions return to 1990 levels by 2020 and decline 80% by 2050 - thus meeting levels scientists say is required to stabilize the climate.
3. Pay dividends to California residents on an equal basis to offset the impact of rising energy prices on California families.
Thank you for your consideration.
We signed the "Cap & Dividend Petition: CA's Global Warming Solution" petition!
# 221:
5:22 pm PST, Dec 29,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 220:
8:42 pm PDT, Oct 9,
Lester Bennett, California
It is essential that we senior citizens impress upon our governmental representatives the need to take prompt action to safeguard our future generations.
It is essential that we senior citizens impress upon our governmental representatives the need to take prompt action to safeguard our future generations.
# 219:
3:56 pm PDT, Oct 9,
Gayle Pickrell, California
# 218:
2:46 pm PDT, Oct 9,
Name not displayed, California
# 217:
11:27 am PDT, Oct 9,
Grace Schulman, California
As citizens of the world, we must do all we can to stop global warming and climate change. But individual actions are not enough. we need legislation to make polluters pay, support clean energy, and protect the poor.
As citizens of the world, we must do all we can to stop global warming and climate change. But individual actions are not enough. we need legislation to make polluters pay, support clean energy, and protect the poor.
# 216:
3:36 am PDT, Sep 21,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
# 215:
9:35 am PDT, Sep 9,
Patricia Britton, California
Patricia C Britton
Patricia C Britton
# 214:
1:53 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 213:
7:19 am PDT, Sep 4,
Caroline Alioto, California
# 212:
6:31 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, Colorado
global warming should be a thing of the past. No more!!!
global warming should be a thing of the past. No more!!!
global warming should be a thing of the past. No more!!!
# 211:
1:36 pm PDT, Aug 26,
William Simon, California
I am aware of the importance of protecting the environment.
I am aware of the importance of protecting the environment.
# 210:
12:14 am PDT, Aug 1,
Kaye Love, California
To me it is almost a moral issue. We started with this beautiful, pristine planet, incredibly endowed with spectacular diversity in both life forms and inanimate, glorious natural scenery and geographical wonders, and over time, we've been mindlessly proceeding to deplete, degrade, pollute and otherwise devastate these finite resources, with very little thought as to the legacy we're leaving behind for the future generations. It's "high time" we woke up and put our considerable, collective and creative brainpower and technological resources to work toward reversing that short-sighted trend which would have such dire consequences for our children's children, not to mention the innocent collateral animal species!
To me it is almost a moral issue. We started with this beautiful, pristine planet, incredibly endowed with spectacular diversity in both life forms and inanimate, glorious natural scenery and geographical wonders, and over time, we've been mindlessly proceeding to deplete, degrade, pollute and otherwise devastate these finite resources, with very little thought as to the legacy we're leaving behind for the future generations. It's "high time" we woke up and put our considerable, collective and creative brainpower and technological resources to work toward reversing that short-sighted trend which would have such dire consequences for our children's children, not to mention the innocent collateral animal species!
# 209:
1:08 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 208:
12:49 pm PDT, Jul 18,
Marilyn Cannon, California
We need to act now to protect our planet's biological species from massive disruption due to the effects of global climate change. Capping greenhouse gases is imperative.
We need to act now to protect our planet's biological species from massive disruption due to the effects of global climate change. Capping greenhouse gases is imperative.
# 207:
2:29 pm PDT, Jul 16,
Greta Malkotzoglou, Greece
# 206:
12:55 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Jasmin Cerda, California
I am passionate about saving this wonderful planet and want to do everything in my power to ensure its continued existence. This is a necessary action!
I am passionate about saving this wonderful planet and want to do everything in my power to ensure its continued existence. This is a necessary action!
# 205:
8:58 pm PDT, Jul 14,
Jenna Rackerby, California
Why isn't this issue important to you, we should be asking the people. This is our planet and we only get one shot. I want to do my best as the next generation to step up and do my part.
Why isn't this issue important to you, we should be asking the people. This is our planet and we only get one shot. I want to do my best as the next generation to step up and do my part.
# 204:
6:43 am PDT, Jul 11,
Sam Boykin, New York
# 203:
9:28 am PDT, Jul 8,
Matt Maguire, California
Cap & Trade is at best a temporary interim step. Cap Auction Dividend is a far more efficient tool for stopping our world from being irreparably damaged in the next decade, should we be so lucky to have that much time.
Cap & Trade is at best a temporary interim step. Cap Auction Dividend is a far more efficient tool for stopping our world from being irreparably damaged in the next decade, should we be so lucky to have that much time.
# 202:
10:46 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Dinah Bachrach, California
# 201:
8:51 am PDT, Jul 2,
Steve Cochran, Virginia
Why is this issue important to you?
Why is this issue important to you?
If you want to volunteer or want more information please email us at info@climateprotectioncampaign.org
# 200:
9:18 am PDT, Jun 30,
Sandra Lillie, California
California has the opportunity to profoundly change the future of our planet with the implementation of a Cap-and-Dividend system. I entreat you to have the courage to make this choice, for all our sakes.
California has the opportunity to profoundly change the future of our planet with the implementation of a Cap-and-Dividend system. I entreat you to have the courage to make this choice, for all our sakes.
# 199:
2:25 am PDT, Jun 30,
Rachel Strzelecki, Missouri
# 198:
11:24 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Stacee Mason, California
# 197:
10:14 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Autumn Summers, California
# 196:
9:35 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Name not displayed, California
The planets future is hanging in the balance. Anything that will encourage incentives to all major pollutors makes sense.
The planets future is hanging in the balance. Anything that will encourage incentives to all major pollutors makes sense.
# 195:
7:02 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Anna Isakson, California
Please -help keep the air clean and make our world safe and sane. Thank you!
Please -help keep the air clean and make our world safe and sane. Thank you!
# 194:
5:20 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Marguerite Clair, California
# 193:
5:05 pm PDT, Jun 29,
A.A. Nagy, California
# 192:
4:56 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Linda Murazzo, California
# 191:
4:40 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Patricia Waters, California
We must find a way to limit pollution AND not pass the cost on to the consumer. Right now WE are the ones paying for the polluters. This seems like a plan that puts the priorities in the right place.
We must find a way to limit pollution AND not pass the cost on to the consumer. Right now WE are the ones paying for the polluters. This seems like a plan that puts the priorities in the right place.
# 190:
12:35 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Elizabeth Herron, California
I urge you to select Cap Auction Dividend as the best plan to reduce GHG's in California. Auctioning the permits to emit will lead polluters to seek renewable energy far faster than Cap & Trade, which we know has not been as successful as hoped in Europe. The dividend provides equity otherwise lacking as our lower income families, usually the ones that live farthest from their jobs, are caught in the economic squeeze of rising fuel costs.
I urge you to select Cap Auction Dividend as the best plan to reduce GHG's in California. Auctioning the permits to emit will lead polluters to seek renewable energy far faster than Cap & Trade, which we know has not been as successful as hoped in Europe. The dividend provides equity otherwise lacking as our lower income families, usually the ones that live farthest from their jobs, are caught in the economic squeeze of rising fuel costs.
# 189:
12:28 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Sherry McAdam, California
Taking actions to prevent further global warming is essential to preserve the future of the earth; its flora and fauna, oceans, and all creatures, including our children and future generations.
Taking actions to prevent further global warming is essential to preserve the future of the earth; its flora and fauna, oceans, and all creatures, including our children and future generations.
# 188:
11:13 am PDT, Jun 29,
Robert Matteson, California
For the sake of future generations
For the sake of future generations
# 187:
9:50 am PDT, Jun 29,
Shellee Davis, California
Global Warming is a life or death issue for all of us and must be corrected NOW before it is too late. Polluters who are willing to jeopardize life on Earth for profit seem to only change when there is a significant financial impact on them, so we need to make the financial consequences clear before the environmental consequences kills us all.
Global Warming is a life or death issue for all of us and must be corrected NOW before it is too late. Polluters who are willing to jeopardize life on Earth for profit seem to only change when there is a significant financial impact on them, so we need to make the financial consequences clear before the environmental consequences kills us all.
# 186:
8:27 am PDT, Jun 29,
Fredric Matteson, Washington
I strongly support the "Cap & Dividend Petition: CA's Global Warming Solution". Please add my name to the petition. As recent climate changes indicate, the importance of this act cannot be underestimated! Thank you. Fredric Matteson
I strongly support the "Cap & Dividend Petition: CA's Global Warming Solution". Please add my name to the petition. As recent climate changes indicate, the importance of this act cannot be underestimated! Thank you. Fredric Matteson
# 185:
7:19 am PDT, Jun 27,
Name not displayed, California
# 184:
12:09 pm PDT, Jun 26,
Bill Vartnaw, California
This is important because the issue has been completely down-played by the current administration in favor of the big corporation's profits. This philosophical stance has played out consciously in our society since the Reagan administration. It doesn't work. The society has consistently become poorer in these years. I don't want a diluted solution that does not address the problem, we need to make changes. This is the place to start.
This is important because the issue has been completely down-played by the current administration in favor of the big corporation's profits. This philosophical stance has played out consciously in our society since the Reagan administration. It doesn't work. The society has consistently become poorer in these years. I don't want a diluted solution that does not address the problem, we need to make changes. This is the place to start.
# 183:
1:53 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Barbara Cates, California
This issue is important to me because I love our planet and all of nature upon it. I also love the idea of the public getting some benefit out of the polluters instead of the other way around - for a change!
This issue is important to me because I love our planet and all of nature upon it. I also love the idea of the public getting some benefit out of the polluters instead of the other way around - for a change!
# 182:
11:37 am PDT, Jun 25,
Arlene Kallen, California
# 181:
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9:38 am PDT, Jun 25,
Steve Cutcomb, California
I urge you to deice soon and take action to involve industry and communities in a concrete plan to start reducing human-originated greenhouse gas emissions. We may not have a pretty world for the next 30-50 years, but we can still make it better for our great grandchildren (at least leave them SOMETHING nicer). |
# 180:
10:06 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Lilith Rogers, California
I have four young grandchildren. I want them to live in a world that is in better shape than it is now.
I have four young grandchildren. I want them to live in a world that is in better shape than it is now.
# 179:
8:15 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Phyllis Meshulam, California
A one-of-a-kind planet calibrated to sustain life under conditions evolved over billions of years....we've got to use our intelligence to undo some of our unwitting damage....
A one-of-a-kind planet calibrated to sustain life under conditions evolved over billions of years....we've got to use our intelligence to undo some of our unwitting damage....
# 178:
4:58 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Patricia Damery, California
Global Climate Protection is the most important issue we are facing.
Global Climate Protection is the most important issue we are facing.
# 177:
4:26 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Jan Beaulyn, California
Global Climate Protection is one of the, if not THE, most important challenge facing the world presently.
Global Climate Protection is one of the, if not THE, most important challenge facing the world presently.
# 176:
4:23 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Name not displayed, California
If not now -- When?
If not now -- When?
# 175:
4:11 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Anne Marie Wyllie, California
# 174:
3:56 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Name not displayed, California
# 173:
2:38 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Robert W. Thomas, California
# 172:
9:05 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Kirsten Miller, California
# 171:
5:06 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Name not displayed, California
Since so far the Federal Government has failed to take strong leadership on climate change, it is up to the States, and especially to giant polluter California, to take the initiative on this make-or-break issue. Please enact this sensible, balanced plan, and help establish a model for others to follow.
Since so far the Federal Government has failed to take strong leadership on climate change, it is up to the States, and especially to giant polluter California, to take the initiative on this make-or-break issue. Please enact this sensible, balanced plan, and help establish a model for others to follow.
# 170:
11:21 am PDT, Jun 17,
Sue D, California
# 169:
1:36 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Carol Vanek, California
We need to get very serious about climate change. Polluters need to pay for the damage they're creating and the Poor and middle income families need to be protected from having to pay increasing energy prices.
We need to get very serious about climate change. Polluters need to pay for the damage they're creating and the Poor and middle income families need to be protected from having to pay increasing energy prices.
# 168:
5:15 pm PDT, Jun 4,
Matthew Lappé, California
Cap and dividend is a fair, equitable, and transformative policy opportunity. If we in California are able to demonstrate its potential, it will increase the chances of it succeeding on the federal level.
Cap and dividend is a fair, equitable, and transformative policy opportunity. If we in California are able to demonstrate its potential, it will increase the chances of it succeeding on the federal level.
# 167:
6:23 pm PDT, May 29,
S. L. Juniper, California
If we don't do it, who will?
If we don't do it, who will?
# 166:
6:16 pm PDT, May 29,
Jisho Warner, California
Please take this critical step toward protecting the Earth for all beings, now and into the future.
Please take this critical step toward protecting the Earth for all beings, now and into the future.
# 165:
3:29 pm PDT, May 28,
Joy Marschall, California
It is imperative that we act now to stop global warming with this strong legislation.
It is imperative that we act now to stop global warming with this strong legislation.
# 164:
8:25 pm PDT, May 27,
Julie Sicaud, California
Plant, animals and humans all face a dire future if we don't act now, aggressively to reduce greenhouse gases and find clean energy sources. Cap and Divide is an important step in the right direction.
Plant, animals and humans all face a dire future if we don't act now, aggressively to reduce greenhouse gases and find clean energy sources. Cap and Divide is an important step in the right direction.
# 163:
10:39 am PDT, May 27,
Lee Brewster, California
Please implement these policies for reducing CO2 emissions--ASAP!!
Please implement these policies for reducing CO2 emissions--ASAP!!
# 162:
8:08 am PDT, May 27,
Barbara Gerber, California
Major pollutors must pay for their actions or for not taking action on the critical issue of climate protection. We must all act now, and cap-and-dividend is the fairest way to ensure action by major pollutors while sharing what they pay for their sins with those who, because of their lower economic status pollute very little and who will need help with their energy bills and higher food costs as gas prices increase.
Major pollutors must pay for their actions or for not taking action on the critical issue of climate protection. We must all act now, and cap-and-dividend is the fairest way to ensure action by major pollutors while sharing what they pay for their sins with those who, because of their lower economic status pollute very little and who will need help with their energy bills and higher food costs as gas prices increase.
# 161:
7:45 pm PDT, May 26,
Mia Grifalconi, California
The quality of our air has a tremendous impact, directly and indirectly, upon our health. We MUST move in every way possible to improve its quality.
The quality of our air has a tremendous impact, directly and indirectly, upon our health. We MUST move in every way possible to improve its quality.
# 160:
10:32 am PDT, May 26,
Marcia Perry, California
iIt is about the future of the planet and our cildren, their children, etc. It is only responsible thing to do.
iIt is about the future of the planet and our cildren, their children, etc. It is only responsible thing to do.
# 159:
12:25 am PDT, May 26,
Martin Cibulka, California
# 158:
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11:17 pm PDT, May 25,
Sophie Szeferowicz, France
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# 157:
5:30 pm PDT, May 25,
Victoria Wikle, California
# 156:
10:27 pm PDT, May 23,
Name not displayed, California
The decisions we make today will have a tremendous impact on our children's generation. It is time for quick and decisive action.
The decisions we make today will have a tremendous impact on our children's generation. It is time for quick and decisive action.
# 155:
7:54 pm PDT, May 23,
Name not displayed, California
Most California's know understand that it is in our vital interest to take aggressive action to address climate change. A Cap & Dividend system is by far a better approach than Cap & Trade because it helps ensure that all of us have an equity stake in what is our collective resource--the air we breathe. A Cap & Dividend approach also does more to address those hit hardest by global climate change and other societal challenges--those with the fewest resources to adapt to increasingly challenging circumstances.
Most California's know understand that it is in our vital interest to take aggressive action to address climate change. A Cap & Dividend system is by far a better approach than Cap & Trade because it helps ensure that all of us have an equity stake in what is our collective resource--the air we breathe. A Cap & Dividend approach also does more to address those hit hardest by global climate change and other societal challenges--those with the fewest resources to adapt to increasingly challenging circumstances.
# 154:
2:54 pm PDT, May 23,
Name not displayed, California
World health of plants and animals including humans, depends on AIR QUALITY. Air, even more than water, is something that goes all around our planet for everyone.
World health of plants and animals including humans, depends on AIR QUALITY. Air, even more than water, is something that goes all around our planet for everyone.
# 153:
1:40 pm PDT, May 23,
Steve Birdlebough, California
The cap and dividend concept will generate public support for climate protection, by giving citizens an immediate financial stake in solving the problem. It will also provide an important example for the national progrma to reduce greenhouse gas
The cap and dividend concept will generate public support for climate protection, by giving citizens an immediate financial stake in solving the problem. It will also provide an important example for the national progrma to reduce greenhouse gas
# 152:
11:01 am PDT, May 23,
Uma Bingham, California
I see this as the best current solution to our worsening climate overload. As a mother and grandmother and as a nurse I take my responsibility seriously to support change from our current headlong dive into irreversible climate damage.
I see this as the best current solution to our worsening climate overload. As a mother and grandmother and as a nurse I take my responsibility seriously to support change from our current headlong dive into irreversible climate damage.
# 151:
10:12 am PDT, May 23,
Forrest Lewis, California
