Stop Congress from Gutting Science-Based Safeguards
More than half of Americans weren’t even born when the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught on fire almost 50 years ago. Although the fire itself only lasted a few hours, its effects have been wide-reaching— the Cuyahoga fire led to the Clean Water Act. At the time, Congress believed that it's entirely appropriate to prioritize the protection of people and the environment.
With the Trump team's history of attacks on science, the risk of industry-prompted attempts to gut some of our most fundamental public health and safety protections—such as the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts—has hit a new high. And the impact of these attacks is going to fall hardest on black, Latino, and low-income communities who face the biggest threats from pollution.
We all deserve to know that our air and water is clean and our homes, workplaces, schools, and communities are safe.
Write today to urge your senators to fulfill their mission to protect the public health and safety their constituents by not sponsoring or voting for any attempts to dismantle science-based safeguards or federal agencies' ability to carry out their legal responsibilities.
Dear Senator:
As your constituent, I ask you to fulfill your mission to protect the public health and safety of your state's residents by not sponsoring or voting for any attempts to dismantle science-based safeguards or federal agencies' ability to carry out their legal responsibilities.
President Trump's policy positions, as well as his team's history of attempts to roll back vital safeguards, is alarming and can deeply affect the health, well-being, and prosperity of our state. From renewable energy to infrastructure safety, we also believe there are tremendous economic opportunities that come with protecting our health and environment.
Our families, colleagues, and neighbors deserve representation that protects their health and safety, and I hope you will be a champion for these protections.
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Sincerely,
[your name]
