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Improving the Economy and Environment Go Hand in Hand
Target: U.S. SenateSponsored by: Union of Concerned Scientists
Our need to stimulate the economy is an opportunity to begin solving global warming. By making smart investments in energy generation, transportation and infrastructure, Congress can jump start our economy and make a down payment on reducing global warming pollution.
For example, the renewable energy production tax credit and investment tax credit give developers tax incentives for generating power from renewable sources. These credits should be altered to alleviate the effect that the credit crisis and economic downturn is having on the renewable energy industries.
And by investing in fuel-efficient vehicle choices, as well as low-carbon transportation alternatives such as rail, bus, bicycle, pedestrian projects and other public transportation systems, we will reduce our dependence on oil and save consumers money at the pump.
We can give our economy a healthy jump-start and fight global warming pollution, but we need clean energy investments. Please sign our petition and help urge Congress to support clean energy investments in the stimulus package.
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We signed the “Improving the Economy and Environment Go Hand in Hand” petition!
# 5,801:
10:53 am PST, Feb 10,
S.r. Simmons, Kansas
It will create new jobs and as we use energy efficiently we have more money.
It will create new jobs and as we use energy efficiently we have more money.
# 5,800:
10:51 am PST, Feb 10,
Hiroe Watanabe, Texas
# 5,799:
10:22 am PST, Feb 10,
Esther Chavez, California
# 5,798:
10:12 am PST, Feb 10,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 5,797:
10:09 am PST, Feb 10,
John Richkus, New Jersey
# 5,796:
10:08 am PST, Feb 10,
Sharon C, New York
# 5,795:
10:04 am PST, Feb 10,
Reggie Thomas, New Jersey
Well,first of all,it's hard enough to convince the Senate on anything do to the lack of interest on there part. We need clean energy investments, Smart electrical grid technology,let us not forget over site & transparency,this is a must.The schools can teach on the subject of clean energy,this would be a great start.We just need the Senate approval which isn't easy.
Well,first of all,it's hard enough to convince the Senate on anything do to the lack of interest on there part. We need clean energy investments, Smart electrical grid technology,let us not forget over site & transparency,this is a must.The schools can teach on the subject of clean energy,this would be a great start.We just need the Senate approval which isn't easy.
# 5,794:
10:03 am PST, Feb 10,
Hyunjin Jessica Cho, Ohio
We have to keep our home clean... Isn't that obvious?
We have to keep our home clean... Isn't that obvious?
# 5,793:
10:03 am PST, Feb 10,
Mary Lou Parks, California
# 5,792:
10:03 am PST, Feb 10,
Zoe Logan, California
# 5,791:
9:58 am PST, Feb 10,
Setlur R. S. Rangan, Louisiana
It will put people to work. And it will help the country to become less dependable on fossil fuels, thus create a cleaner environment/slow down global warming.
It will put people to work. And it will help the country to become less dependable on fossil fuels, thus create a cleaner environment/slow down global warming.
# 5,790:
9:48 am PST, Feb 10,
Ada Roca, New Jersey
The Senate and TV pindits seem to forget that there are millions who rent rather than own and who lack transportation to access jobs.Small towns exurbs and suburbs lack necessary public transportation, not to mention the savings in gas abnd toxic emissions.
The Senate and TV pindits seem to forget that there are millions who rent rather than own and who lack transportation to access jobs.Small towns exurbs and suburbs lack necessary public transportation, not to mention the savings in gas abnd toxic emissions.
# 5,789:
9:45 am PST, Feb 10,
Heather Dymond, Maryland
Will help my future grandkids breath and live
Will help my future grandkids breath and live
# 5,788:
9:37 am PST, Feb 10,
Marianne Rathman, New York
# 5,787:
9:36 am PST, Feb 10,
Marilynn Ferguson, California
# 5,786:
9:32 am PST, Feb 10,
Debra Domal, Illinois
# 5,785:
9:30 am PST, Feb 10,
Pamela Phillips, Arkansas
# 5,784:
9:20 am PST, Feb 10,
Melissa Antes, New York
# 5,783:
9:19 am PST, Feb 10,
Rebecca Burns, North Carolina
# 5,782:
9:15 am PST, Feb 10,
Erica Olson, Kentucky
# 5,781:
9:03 am PST, Feb 10,
Laura Taffany, New Mexico
# 5,780:
9:00 am PST, Feb 10,
Matt Henke, Missouri
# 5,779:
8:58 am PST, Feb 10,
Sdabrina Rodas, Virginia
# 5,778:
8:54 am PST, Feb 10,
TIMOTHY COYNE, Maine
# 5,777:
8:52 am PST, Feb 10,
Jean Cramer, Delaware
# 5,776:
8:51 am PST, Feb 10,
Teffany Fuston, Ohio
# 5,775:
8:46 am PST, Feb 10,
Kristina Garcia, California
# 5,774:
8:43 am PST, Feb 10,
Gene Kinbur, Ohio
A healthier and safer environment to live in . Isn't that what you were elected for,Republican Senators?
A healthier and safer environment to live in . Isn't that what you were elected for,Republican Senators?
# 5,772:
8:41 am PST, Feb 10,
Deborah Levesque, Maine
As a grandparent, if we don't start taking care of our world now, our grandkids and their grandkids won"t have a chance to enjoy this beautiful place.
As a grandparent, if we don't start taking care of our world now, our grandkids and their grandkids won"t have a chance to enjoy this beautiful place.
# 5,773:
8:39 am PST, Feb 10,
Ellis Heyer Coyne, California
# 5,771:
8:37 am PST, Feb 10,
Robert Winfrey, Ohio
# 5,750:
8:36 am PST, Feb 10,
Alex Brewer, New Jersey
Cleaner,greener and more efficient mass transit will help all families reduce their dependance on cars.Owning just 1 less auto per family will significantly reduce dangerous carbon emissions that contribute to global warming and save each family money on insurance and repair costs-which will stimulate the economy.In addition,more jobs will be created working for railroads and other transit companys.
Cleaner,greener and more efficient mass transit will help all families reduce their dependance on cars.Owning just 1 less auto per family will significantly reduce dangerous carbon emissions that contribute to global warming and save each family money on insurance and repair costs-which will stimulate the economy.In addition,more jobs will be created working for railroads and other transit companys.
# 5,768:
8:30 am PST, Feb 10,
Laurel Stanley, Florida
# 5,770:
8:29 am PST, Feb 10,
Lisa Pidge, Florida
# 5,769:
8:27 am PST, Feb 10,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
I think they should give - since the Government is SO intent on giving money away-$5000.00 to each household of working taxpayers - the people who are actually PAYING for all this anyway- And WHO ARE SUFFERING THE MOST AT THIS TIME due to the high cost of Everything! Let US spend the money! Then the Banks would get it back, It would help with pressing bills,mortages, some people might even get to SAVE a little of it! I feel THIS would be a True method of HELPING the economy and the Country as a whole. SOMETHING needs to be done for the Working people - who are paying, and paying, and paying- before WE join the ranks of the unemployed and homeless!!!!
I think they should give - since the Government is SO intent on giving money away-$5000.00 to each household of working taxpayers - the people who are actually PAYING for all this anyway- And WHO ARE SUFFERING THE MOST AT THIS TIME due to the high cost of Everything! Let US spend the money! Then the Banks would get it back, It would help with pressing bills,mortages, some people might even get to SAVE a little of it! I feel THIS would be a True method of HELPING the economy and the Country as a whole. SOMETHING needs to be done for the Working people - who are paying, and paying, and paying- before WE join the ranks of the unemployed and homeless!!!!
# 5,765:
8:24 am PST, Feb 10,
Mae Evans, North Carolina
# 5,767:
8:24 am PST, Feb 10,
Anne Waple DeNitto, North Carolina
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8:23 am PST, Feb 10,
Rebecca Margolese-Malin, North Carolina
It will help slow global warming with is a REAL threat to the world. America should lead in this effort. Please send this petition to my NC Republican Senator Richard Burr. I believe NC Democratic Senator Kay Hagan and my Rep David Price already support the stimulus package. Thanks, Rebecca Margolese-Malin |
# 5,764:
8:20 am PST, Feb 10,
Jerry Keller, Florida
# 5,763:
8:19 am PST, Feb 10,
Mary Keegstra, Arizona
Clean alternative energy will help all Americans and all citizens of the world. The United States must stop being the biggest contributor to global warming.
Clean alternative energy will help all Americans and all citizens of the world. The United States must stop being the biggest contributor to global warming.
# 5,762:
8:16 am PST, Feb 10,
Lynn Vaughan, Texas
My husband is retired and I'll retire in the next year or so. Clean energy investments (such as more fuel efficient cars, etc.) would help us with our budget since we're on more of a fixed income now.3
My husband is retired and I'll retire in the next year or so. Clean energy investments (such as more fuel efficient cars, etc.) would help us with our budget since we're on more of a fixed income now.3
# 5,761:
8:09 am PST, Feb 10,
Leda and Lorin Larson, Texas
# 5,760:
8:07 am PST, Feb 10,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
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8:02 am PST, Feb 10,
Joe King, Texas
It will eventualy save us all money and also have cleaner air which will save us money and greef from not having to go to the doctor as offten- ie -for alergies to contaminants in the air that irritates sensitized membranes. Another topic - monster cars versus small economical small cars. Many of my friends have asked the Auto makers for the smaller ones like you can get in europe. They just ignore us and they promoted the SUV. "biger is better" mentality. They say that it is safer. Not for everyone else. Please help stop them from waisting money on things people really do not need or want, when they think about it. |
# 5,759:
8:02 am PST, Feb 10,
Gary Cochran, Missouri
# 5,737:
8:02 am PST, Feb 10,
Michele Garrett, Maryland
Good for public health and good for the economical future of the USA.
Good for public health and good for the economical future of the USA.
# 5,757:
7:58 am PST, Feb 10,
Carolyn Dengler, Pennsylvania
# 5,756:
7:54 am PST, Feb 10,
Virginia Pllummer, Georgia
# 5,755:
7:49 am PST, Feb 10,
Christine Swenning, California
Please!! Haven't you learned by now the status quo isn't working?????
Please!! Haven't you learned by now the status quo isn't working?????
# 5,754:
7:44 am PST, Feb 10,
Elizabeth Holloway, Texas
Affordable public transportation will help me and my family by reducing the amount of money spent on gas, miles put on my car, and time spent in traffic.
Affordable public transportation will help me and my family by reducing the amount of money spent on gas, miles put on my car, and time spent in traffic.
# 5,753:
7:43 am PST, Feb 10,
Wayne May, Alabama
