Set a science-based emissions target now
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US President Barack Obama
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The growth of global greenhouse emissions must be halted by 2015 and start declining rapidly thereafter. Industrialized countries must adhere to an emissions reduction obligation of at least 40% below 1990 levels before the year 2020. Concurrently, a funding mechanism must be developed to end gross deforestation and associated emissions in all developing countries.
We, the undersigned, demand that prior to attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December, you set a national emissions target that is science-based and legally binding.
We, the undersigned, demand that prior to attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December, you set a national emissions target that is science-based and legally binding.
The growth of global greenhouse emissions must be halted by 2015 and start declining rapidly thereafter. Industrialized countries must adhere to an emissions reduction obligation of at least 40% below 1990 levels before the year 2020. Concurrently, a funding mechanism must be developed to end gross deforestation and associated emissions in all developing countries.
We, the undersigned, demand that prior to attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December, you set a national emissions target that is science-based and legally binding.
We, the undersigned, demand that prior to attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December, you set a national emissions target that is science-based and legally binding.
We signed the "Set a science-based emissions target now" petition!
# 466:
10:42 am PST, Dec 3,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 465:
7:41 am PST, Dec 2,
Elizabeth Beeson, Pennsylvania
The United States is historically the major greenhouse gas polluter and as such must take a leadership position in turning this situation around.
The United States is historically the major greenhouse gas polluter and as such must take a leadership position in turning this situation around.
# 464:
12:12 am PST, Dec 2,
Gail Dair, Australia
# 463:
9:06 am PST, Nov 30,
Susan Nierenberg, New Jersey
# 462:
7:01 pm PST, Nov 29,
Nancy Fox, Indonesia
In our household we've already reduced the use of plastic bags. We're recycling cans and paper and we're using less detergents or we use alternatives. Mind you, this is not easy, living in a city like Jakarta where you get buried in plastic and chemicals and where people mindlessly throw their garbage in the rivers or on the streets.
In our household we've already reduced the use of plastic bags. We're recycling cans and paper and we're using less detergents or we use alternatives. Mind you, this is not easy, living in a city like Jakarta where you get buried in plastic and chemicals and where people mindlessly throw their garbage in the rivers or on the streets.
# 461:
3:55 am PST, Nov 20,
Devin Baker, Michigan
Let's not forget that dams/reservoirs are the single largest source of human caused methane gas emissions.....even more than livestock.....methane is 25-72 time as powerful as CO2 in causing global warming...many countries such as India, Turkey and many other countries around the world are now engaged in a frenzy of dam building on major river systems claiming dams are a "green" source of electricity when in fact they are not green and one of the most environmentally destructive methods of electricity generation on earth, devastating river ecosystems, drying up rivers, killing fish and creating stagnant water which increases malaria and parasites. Many people who are displaced by dam building are not compensated and have to give up their way of life when the river eco-systems they depend on are destroyed....millions of people worldwide have been and are now being affected by the worldwide frenzy of dam building as nations choose river ecosystem destruction through dams as a method of generating electricity. Many large dams worldwide have been proven through recent scientific study to emit more greenhouse gases than coal fired power plants which are known to be one of....if not the dirtiest method of electricity generation on earth. Cold river water cools oceans, lakes and seas....dams/reservoirs destroy this cooling effect as they hold, warm and create stagnant water...in some parts of the world rivers no longer reach seas/lakes/oceans because so much water is held back and diverted by dams for electricity generation, irrigation and industrial use. Surely this destroys ocean/lake/sea life which has evolved for millions of years to live within certain water temperature ranges which are disrupted by dam building/obstruction of cold water flows. In tropical areas massive areas of tropical forest, plant and animal life are often destroyed by the flooding created behind dams. Now that alternative cleaner methods of electricity generation are being developed such as wind, solar, geothermal and natural gas we need to stop this frenzy of worldwide dam building and save and restore the worlds river ecosystems. For more info go to:http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/global-warming/reservoir-emissions/greenhouse-gas-emissions-dams-faq
Let's not forget that dams/reservoirs are the single largest source of human caused methane gas emissions.....even more than livestock.....methane is 25-72 time as powerful as CO2 in causing global warming...many countries such as India, Turkey and many other countries around the world are now engaged in a frenzy of dam building on major river systems claiming dams are a "green" source of electricity when in fact they are not green and one of the most environmentally destructive methods of electricity generation on earth, devastating river ecosystems, drying up rivers, killing fish and creating stagnant water which increases malaria and parasites. Many people who are displaced by dam building are not compensated and have to give up their way of life when the river eco-systems they depend on are destroyed....millions of people worldwide have been and are now being affected by the worldwide frenzy of dam building as nations choose river ecosystem destruction through dams as a method of generating electricity. Many large dams worldwide have been proven through recent scientific study to emit more greenhouse gases than coal fired power plants which are known to be one of....if not the dirtiest method of electricity generation on earth. Cold river water cools oceans, lakes and seas....dams/reservoirs destroy this cooling effect as they hold, warm and create stagnant water...in some parts of the world rivers no longer reach seas/lakes/oceans because so much water is held back and diverted by dams for electricity generation, irrigation and industrial use. Surely this destroys ocean/lake/sea life which has evolved for millions of years to live within certain water temperature ranges which are disrupted by dam building/obstruction of cold water flows. In tropical areas massive areas of tropical forest, plant and animal life are often destroyed by the flooding created behind dams. Now that alternative cleaner methods of electricity generation are being developed such as wind, solar, geothermal and natural gas we need to stop this frenzy of worldwide dam building and save and restore the worlds river ecosystems. For more info go to:http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/global-warming/reservoir-emissions/greenhouse-gas-emissions-dams-faq
# 460:
5:00 am PST, Nov 18,
Gary richard jo Thompson, United Kingdom
I'm English,love Canada to bits
I'm English,love Canada to bits
# 459:
1:37 pm PST, Nov 17,
Sandra King, Washington
# 458:
2:17 am PST, Nov 17,
Jacqueline Baruch, Pennsylvania
Setting an emissions target will show the world that the US cares about the living conditions of future generations. We need to use the resourses we have for energy wisely. Please stop the destruction of the air and water that every creature needs to survive.
Setting an emissions target will show the world that the US cares about the living conditions of future generations. We need to use the resourses we have for energy wisely. Please stop the destruction of the air and water that every creature needs to survive.
# 457:
1:09 pm PST, Nov 16,
Mary Williams, Utah
# 456:
3:58 pm PST, Nov 15,
Marcia Ough, Nebraska
I am willing to do whatever it takes to help reverse the damage we are doing to the environment, including paying increased taxes or fees for environmentally friendly goods and services.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to help reverse the damage we are doing to the environment, including paying increased taxes or fees for environmentally friendly goods and services.
# 455:
3:48 pm PST, Nov 15,
Michael Sackin, United Kingdom
It's vital not to miss the opportunity of Copenhagen, thereby completely letting down the planet and its inhabitants. I'd put it as strongly as that.
It's vital not to miss the opportunity of Copenhagen, thereby completely letting down the planet and its inhabitants. I'd put it as strongly as that.
# 454:
12:24 pm PST, Nov 15,
Megan Montes, California
"You must be the CHANGE you wish to see in the world" ~Gandhi The United States must play a large role in greenhouse gas reduction if we wish to see any significant action in saving our planet. CHANGE. Remember, Obama?
"You must be the CHANGE you wish to see in the world" ~Gandhi The United States must play a large role in greenhouse gas reduction if we wish to see any significant action in saving our planet. CHANGE. Remember, Obama?
# 453:
10:20 am PST, Nov 15,
James Richardson, Texas
# 452:
10:12 am PST, Nov 15,
Menghini Luca, Italy
# 451:
6:30 am PST, Nov 15,
Nancy Juskowich, Pennsylvania
# 450:
5:32 am PST, Nov 15,
Marjorie Trifon, South Carolina
I am on my way to energy independence from the SCE&G utility company by installing LAST WEEK a solar hot water heater;this week a Reverse Cycle Chiller for heat&air; I compost&recycle;I plant trees;I eat meat once a week. What is the US govt doing to bring down its carbon footprint? Solar & wind, NOT nuclear, NOT coal.
I am on my way to energy independence from the SCE&G utility company by installing LAST WEEK a solar hot water heater;this week a Reverse Cycle Chiller for heat&air; I compost&recycle;I plant trees;I eat meat once a week. What is the US govt doing to bring down its carbon footprint? Solar & wind, NOT nuclear, NOT coal.
# 449:
1:39 am PST, Nov 15,
Karen Colin, California
# 448:
5:45 pm PST, Nov 14,
Juliee De la terre, Wisconsin
I attended a Bioneers conference and will be giving up my time to my community to spread the word on climate change
I attended a Bioneers conference and will be giving up my time to my community to spread the word on climate change
# 447:
3:44 am PST, Nov 14,
Nicholas Symons, Cyprus
# 446:
7:33 pm PST, Nov 13,
Thomas Crahan, New York
# 445:
8:50 am PST, Nov 13,
Roland Treichel, Germany
# 444:
7:15 am PST, Nov 13,
Elaine Steele, New York
I'm trying to keep tight watch on my use of all energy sources - electrical, gasoline, recycling efforts, daily use of plastics in the home and elsewhere.
I'm trying to keep tight watch on my use of all energy sources - electrical, gasoline, recycling efforts, daily use of plastics in the home and elsewhere.
# 443:
3:15 am PST, Nov 13,
Timea Jurec, Romania
# 442:
1:01 am PST, Nov 13,
Misty Breaux, Texas
# 441:
12:30 am PST, Nov 13,
Joyce Hammack, Texas
# 440:
9:40 pm PST, Nov 12,
Barbara Hansen, Wisconsin
It is astounding to me how the President of the United States can possibly not attend the copehagaen conference with a strong plan and comment when the very life of our planet is at stake. Other countries are more responsible with this issue then the United States. I believe it our corporate /government profit motives over the live of the world. How very sad for all of us.
It is astounding to me how the President of the United States can possibly not attend the copehagaen conference with a strong plan and comment when the very life of our planet is at stake. Other countries are more responsible with this issue then the United States. I believe it our corporate /government profit motives over the live of the world. How very sad for all of us.
# 439:
8:56 pm PST, Nov 12,
James Olson-Lee, California
# 438:
6:33 pm PST, Nov 12,
Michael Ostrosky, Pennsylvania
# 437:
5:57 pm PST, Nov 12,
Piero Soligo, Puerto Rico
# 436:
1:44 pm PST, Nov 12,
Lucy Almeida, New Jersey
# 435:
12:07 pm PST, Nov 12,
Name not displayed, Greece
Change we can Believe in!!!! Was that true or not!?
Change we can Believe in!!!! Was that true or not!?
# 434:
9:09 am PST, Nov 12,
Bianca Bretan, Romania
# 433:
5:10 am PST, Nov 12,
J. Capozzelli, New York
Why are we stalling??
Why are we stalling??
# 432:
11:58 pm PST, Nov 11,
Jill Fetterman, Virginia
# 431:
6:49 pm PST, Nov 11,
Catherine Bunn, California
# 430:
6:49 pm PST, Nov 11,
Margaret Caulfield, Spain
Is this all about the income from industrialists? Don't you realize what the lack of measures taken to reduce the GHG is doing to the entire globe, including the U.S.? You've seen it in your own country: the New Orleans disasterous flooding, all the hurricanes reaching your coasts, and a long etc. This is also happening all over the world. THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING and everyone has to do something to stop this on time! What is wrong with you?
Is this all about the income from industrialists? Don't you realize what the lack of measures taken to reduce the GHG is doing to the entire globe, including the U.S.? You've seen it in your own country: the New Orleans disasterous flooding, all the hurricanes reaching your coasts, and a long etc. This is also happening all over the world. THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING and everyone has to do something to stop this on time! What is wrong with you?
# 429:
6:06 pm PST, Nov 11,
Susan Flynn, Arizona
I sacrifice by recycling and reusing not only grocery bags but containers that can be reused in the kitchen. I recycle all plastic covering that can be recycled with plastic bags. While living a major city such as Phoenix in my 20's, I did not drive a car. I biked and used mass transit, even in the summer. Driving a car is a luxury. If people in our country can learn that less can sometimes be more, we'll all be alot healthier and will have a cleaner country and have less debt, too!
I sacrifice by recycling and reusing not only grocery bags but containers that can be reused in the kitchen. I recycle all plastic covering that can be recycled with plastic bags. While living a major city such as Phoenix in my 20's, I did not drive a car. I biked and used mass transit, even in the summer. Driving a car is a luxury. If people in our country can learn that less can sometimes be more, we'll all be alot healthier and will have a cleaner country and have less debt, too!
# 428:
5:51 pm PST, Nov 11,
Mary Jean Eucker, Ohio
# 427:
4:04 pm PST, Nov 11,
Katharina Nordmann, New York
# 426:
3:26 pm PST, Nov 11,
Sylvan Giacchino, Arizona
# 425:
3:18 pm PST, Nov 11,
Raymond Brytan, California
I have not driven for several years for three reasons. The first is Iraq. Please do not tell me Iraq was ever about anything but Middle Eastern oil. The second is Afghanistan. Please do not tell me Afghanistan is about anything but Central Asian oil. The third reason I have not driven for several years is climate change. Please do not tell me human activity is irrelevant to that sort of change. It is change we do not need.
I have not driven for several years for three reasons. The first is Iraq. Please do not tell me Iraq was ever about anything but Middle Eastern oil. The second is Afghanistan. Please do not tell me Afghanistan is about anything but Central Asian oil. The third reason I have not driven for several years is climate change. Please do not tell me human activity is irrelevant to that sort of change. It is change we do not need.
# 424:
2:38 pm PST, Nov 11,
Peter Kivic, New York
# 423:
2:27 pm PST, Nov 11,
Wendy Johansen, Colorado
# 422:
2:25 pm PST, Nov 11,
Joan Hunter, Massachusetts
# 421:
12:10 pm PST, Nov 11,
John Peterkin, Arizona
# 420:
11:20 am PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, Chile
The developed nations have to take a stand for lowering the greenhouse emissions,and develop a sustainable economy ,it is an ethical duty, to make a paradigm shift.and the time is NOW. It is not possible to ensure an infinite economical growth in a planet that lives from finite resources, we must go into developing and use preferently clean energy sources , and the US has to lead the way.
The developed nations have to take a stand for lowering the greenhouse emissions,and develop a sustainable economy ,it is an ethical duty, to make a paradigm shift.and the time is NOW. It is not possible to ensure an infinite economical growth in a planet that lives from finite resources, we must go into developing and use preferently clean energy sources , and the US has to lead the way.
# 419:
10:59 am PST, Nov 11,
Mark Feldman, California
# 418:
10:58 am PST, Nov 11,
Bruce D Chambers, Minnesota
# 417:
9:53 am PST, Nov 11,
Paula Menyuk, Massachusetts
We are doing our best to fight the problem: faithfully recycling using reusable shopping bags and replacing light bulbs and turning off lights, etc.
We are doing our best to fight the problem: faithfully recycling using reusable shopping bags and replacing light bulbs and turning off lights, etc.
# 416:
9:50 am PST, Nov 11,
Candice Barnett, California
# 415:
9:27 am PST, Nov 11,
Laurel Meyer, North Carolina
We have to pay attention to the scientifically recommended levels of reduction in order to save our planet now. I personally already do many of the measures advised to help reduce our carbon footprint and I am willing to do more. Are you???
We have to pay attention to the scientifically recommended levels of reduction in order to save our planet now. I personally already do many of the measures advised to help reduce our carbon footprint and I am willing to do more. Are you???
# 414:
9:27 am PST, Nov 11,
Floss Shahbegian, New York
# 413:
9:25 am PST, Nov 11,
Barbara Mihalchick, Pennsylvania
Please care for the earth. The US has a responsibility to devise a way to reduce emissions significantly. We don't need other countries to monitor this but we need to do our part and model right behavior morallly. Thank you, Mr. President.
Please care for the earth. The US has a responsibility to devise a way to reduce emissions significantly. We don't need other countries to monitor this but we need to do our part and model right behavior morallly. Thank you, Mr. President.
# 412:
9:21 am PST, Nov 11,
Karen Connell, California
You said, during your campaign, that you wanted issues decided based on scientific information. This looks like a great opportunity for you to walk the walk and put the Unites States in a world leadership position for something other than political expedience. Thank you in advance.
You said, during your campaign, that you wanted issues decided based on scientific information. This looks like a great opportunity for you to walk the walk and put the Unites States in a world leadership position for something other than political expedience. Thank you in advance.
# 411:
9:15 am PST, Nov 11,
Ann Truyens, Canada
Mr President..you promised change. Now is the time for you and your government to make a serious commitment to KyotoPlus to reduce global warming by 40%. The USA is a major polluter and must become a leader for climate change. Global warming is the greatest threat to life on earth. Entire populations and ecosystems are threatened by devastating impacts such as drought, heat waves, fires, floods, storms and rising sea levels. Scientists have warned the United Nations that only urgent action can avert uncontrollable, runaway climate change. Today, more than ever before, we know that we do not have to make a choice between the environment and the economy. The successful economies of the future are green economies, ones that reshape and refocus policies, investments and spending to deliver better results for the environment and the economy. Green solutions will create thousands of jobs and build a strong economy. I have great concern about the sustainability of our planet and what kind of legacy we are leaving our children and their children if we continue to rape and pollute Mother Earth at this rate. We must be good stewards of our land and its precious resources, and active participation in attempts to solve environmental pollution is critical. So time is now running out for your government to do the right thing about climate change. Once we destroy the environment we destroy the human race, because we can't eat or breathe money! To preserve our environment and ensure a livable world for our children, all politicians must support the KYOTOplus goals in Copenhagen next month!
Mr President..you promised change. Now is the time for you and your government to make a serious commitment to KyotoPlus to reduce global warming by 40%. The USA is a major polluter and must become a leader for climate change. Global warming is the greatest threat to life on earth. Entire populations and ecosystems are threatened by devastating impacts such as drought, heat waves, fires, floods, storms and rising sea levels. Scientists have warned the United Nations that only urgent action can avert uncontrollable, runaway climate change. Today, more than ever before, we know that we do not have to make a choice between the environment and the economy. The successful economies of the future are green economies, ones that reshape and refocus policies, investments and spending to deliver better results for the environment and the economy. Green solutions will create thousands of jobs and build a strong economy. I have great concern about the sustainability of our planet and what kind of legacy we are leaving our children and their children if we continue to rape and pollute Mother Earth at this rate. We must be good stewards of our land and its precious resources, and active participation in attempts to solve environmental pollution is critical. So time is now running out for your government to do the right thing about climate change. Once we destroy the environment we destroy the human race, because we can't eat or breathe money! To preserve our environment and ensure a livable world for our children, all politicians must support the KYOTOplus goals in Copenhagen next month!
# 410:
9:01 am PST, Nov 11,
Hugh McTernan, California
Ride bike to work more
Ride bike to work more
# 409:
8:29 am PST, Nov 11,
Gigi Kraus, California
we need 40% reduction. This is serious business.We have been hogging too long the world's energy. We must do something drastic! Please Mr. President, you know the right thing to do!
we need 40% reduction. This is serious business.We have been hogging too long the world's energy. We must do something drastic! Please Mr. President, you know the right thing to do!
# 408:
7:46 am PST, Nov 11,
Tasha Denouve, Tennessee
# 407:
7:26 am PST, Nov 11,
Jennie Hernández, Mexico
# 406:
7:09 am PST, Nov 11,
Barry Stelling, California
# 405:
7:06 am PST, Nov 11,
Patricia Dalla Fontana, Argentina
# 404:
6:56 am PST, Nov 11,
Dirk Rogers, Texas
# 403:
6:50 am PST, Nov 11,
Bridget Palecek, Wisconsin
It's time we got on board to control the pollution in the United States because our climate IS changing!
It's time we got on board to control the pollution in the United States because our climate IS changing!
# 402:
5:48 am PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 401:
5:21 am PST, Nov 11,
William Vickstrom, Massachusetts
Mr President, you promised change. It is time to take a stronger leadership role on this important issue.
Mr President, you promised change. It is time to take a stronger leadership role on this important issue.
