Congratulate Sen. Gillibrand (D-NY) on Energy Bill
The energy bill (ACES) that passed the House will gut a key provision of the Clean Air Act (CAA), letting oil refineries and coal plants off the hook for their global warming pollution. Coal plants are our nation%u2019s oldest and dirtiest polluters. Thanks to industry lobbying, the bill will provide a lifeline for coal. More coal means fewer jobs in solar and wind industries, more pollution and a worsening climate crisis. On 7/14/09, Senator Gillibrand spoke with Chairperson Boxer to express her concerns specifically about the CAA repeal in ACES. We the undersigned congratulate Sen.Gillibrand for her support and will continue to support her as she works to keep the energy bill strong.
The energy bill (ACES) that passed the House will gut a key provision of the Clean Air Act (CAA), letting oil refineries and coal plants off the hook for their global warming pollution. Coal plants are our nation%u2019s oldest and dirtiest polluters. Thanks to industry lobbying, the bill will provide a lifeline for coal. More coal means fewer jobs in solar and wind industries, more pollution and a worsening climate crisis. On 7/14/09, Senator Gillibrand spoke with Chairperson Boxer to express her concerns specifically about the CAA repeal in ACES. We the undersigned congratulate Sen.Gillibrand for her support and will continue to support her as she works to keep the energy bill strong.
The energy bill (ACES) that passed the House will gut a key provision of the Clean Air Act (CAA), letting oil refineries and coal plants off the hook for their global warming pollution. Coal plants are our nation%u2019s oldest and dirtiest polluters. Thanks to industry lobbying, the bill will provide a lifeline for coal. More coal means fewer jobs in solar and wind industries, more pollution and a worsening climate crisis. On 7/14/09, you spoke with Chairperson Boxer to express your concerns specifically about the CAA repeal in ACES. We the undersigned congratulate you, Sen. Gillibrand for your support and will continue to support you as you work to keep the energy bill strong.
Please continue to advocate for our environment. The health and safety of all its inhabitants (including us) depend on it. The creation of cleaner energy will not only help our communities be more sustainable but it will create a host of new jobs. Please do not let this Clean Air Act allow for the creation of more coal plants!
Dear Senator, An important answer to the coal lobby's objection that it will hurt their business: Gradual progress gives investors time to gradually divest. A wise businessperson does not fight to preserve their industry of choice against all the force of trend, but strives to stay abreast of inevitable changes in the economic landscape, and respond accordingly. It is time for investors in coal to start shifting toward greener investments.
PLEASE keep the energy bill STRONG!
Dear Senator Gillibrand, You are in a key position (as a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Commitee) to help keep the Senate bill, when it is completed, from giving the same free pass to the coal and oil industries that the House gave them. If that effort succeeds, then there is hope that the final bill that goes to the President will not contain that awful provision.
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