Climate Change: It's Time for Congress to Act
Governors all over the country are taking the lead in capping greenhouse gas emissions to stop global warming.
Now, it's Congress' turn.
The year is almost over, and Congress has not yet taken action on global warming, let alone scheduled a vote.
Tell Congress that you want them to cap global warming emissions in order to cut CO2 pollution by 80% by 2050.
Dear [Senator Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Your Congressperson, Your Senators],
Global warming is the most serious environmental threat facing the planet today. Yet, with just weeks left in the legislative calendar this year, Congress has not yet scheduled a vote to cap and reduce America's global warming pollution.
Even as Congress continues to work towards final passage of energy legislation containing a "down payment" on global warming, Congress must also move forward with legislation to cut emissions of global warming pollutants.
As a concerned citizen, I urge you to do everything in your power to get a bill to the floor in both the Senate and the House this year that meets these four criteria:
- Set a hard cap on global warming pollution and a concrete timetable for reduction;
- Ensure all forms of global warming pollution are covered;
- Set new standards for environmentally sound ethanol and other biofuels; and
- Foster real market competition for next generation energy sources
With only weeks left in the legislative calendar, there is no time to lose. You may not have time to pass a law this year, but you must do more to mark up legislation and prepare for floor action.
We must get global warming policy right and we must do it now.
[Your comment]
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
