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Curb Global Warming With a Powerful Climate and Energy Plan
Target: President Obama
Sponsored by: Union of Concerned Scientists
Sponsored by: Union of Concerned Scientists
In late June, the House of Representatives took an historic vote to pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation – and laid the groundwork for a nationwide plan that can rein in global warming pollution and establish a cleaner approach to our nation's energy system.
This legislation is a critical first step to curb global warming, reduce our dependence on oil and transition the United States to a clean energy economy. But now we need the Senate to strengthen and pass the House bill.
According to a new, peer-reviewed study by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), if we combine energy and transportation policies with a strong limit or "cap" on carbon emissions, the United States could cut global warming pollution dramatically while saving households and businesses billions of dollars in energy costs.
We can reduce global warming pollution, break our dependence on oil and put Americans back to work – but we need all of our lawmakers on board. Please urge President Obama to play an active role in ensuring that Congress passes a strong, comprehensive climate and energy policy.
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# 6,517:
3:16 pm PST, Dec 16,
Elizabeth Collins, California
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9:20 pm PST, Dec 14,
Angelina Crowley, New York
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7:24 pm PST, Dec 14,
Nancy Davis, California
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11:30 am PST, Dec 12,
Janet White, Maryland
We need our most gifted minds alive, from each and every aspect of sciences to band together in a "think tank" forum; the results of which would result in this strong, clean energy plan. Only if a concise step by step plan is put to action. There is much chatter, many meetings, debates, papers, letters, and e-mails just like this one, but global deterioration grinds forward. The time of debating and writing was long ago past.
We need our most gifted minds alive, from each and every aspect of sciences to band together in a "think tank" forum; the results of which would result in this strong, clean energy plan. Only if a concise step by step plan is put to action. There is much chatter, many meetings, debates, papers, letters, and e-mails just like this one, but global deterioration grinds forward. The time of debating and writing was long ago past.
# 6,513:
5:20 am PST, Dec 11,
Austin Smith, Colorado
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4:38 pm PST, Dec 10,
Name not displayed, Idaho
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2:41 pm PST, Dec 10,
Taylor Markey, Arizona
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4:26 am PST, Dec 10,
Emmi Ollila, Finland
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9:34 am PST, Dec 7,
Benjamin Harrison, New Jersey
# 6,508:
8:10 pm PST, Dec 6,
Sandra Mack, New Mexico
We need a strong cap-and-trade program now so that we can begin curbing our emissions and transitioning the economy away from mid-east oil and its myriad problems. We will all be better off when we pass this and the sooner the better!
We need a strong cap-and-trade program now so that we can begin curbing our emissions and transitioning the economy away from mid-east oil and its myriad problems. We will all be better off when we pass this and the sooner the better!
# 6,507:
7:56 pm PST, Dec 6,
Syn Christ, Utah
# 6,506:
5:29 pm PST, Dec 6,
Megan Carpenter, North Carolina
# 6,505:
4:56 pm PST, Dec 6,
Mark Burcaw, California
The USA needs to lead the world by example in this issue that transcends all others. If the air, water and food supply are toxic, what else matters?
The USA needs to lead the world by example in this issue that transcends all others. If the air, water and food supply are toxic, what else matters?
# 6,504:
10:09 am PST, Dec 6,
Sanjeev Rai, India
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9:03 am PST, Dec 6,
Name not displayed, New York
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7:51 am PST, Dec 6,
Maria Fongaro, Italy
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6:07 am PST, Dec 6,
Felicia Phillips-Ayers, Ohio
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8:48 pm PST, Dec 5,
Kimberly Locke, Texas
# 6,499:
8:23 pm PST, Dec 5,
Suresh Krishnamoorthy, Georgia
# 6,498:
1:56 pm PST, Dec 5,
Mina Chan, Canada
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8:12 am PST, Dec 5,
Dean Thomas Leh, California
Dear President Obama, Passing strong, comprehensive climate legislation remains key to putting Americans back to work, breaking our dependence on oil and protecting our climate. The House of Representatives recently took an historic first step by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Now we need the Senate to strengthen and pass the House bill. I am writing to urge you to tell senators that passage of a strong, science-based climate bill is a top priority for the administration and the country. To maximize the potential benefits of climate action, this legislation should: * Reduce U.S. global warming pollution by 35 percent below current levels by 2020 and at least 80 percent by 2050. * Require utilities to generate at least 25 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources - such as the wind and sun - by 2025. * Invest more money in renewable energy and energy efficiency programs that will save consumers money. * Preserve the Environmental Protection Agency's existing authority to regulate global warming pollution under the Clean Air Act. * Ensure policies can be rapidly adjusted in response to emerging climate science. We need the Obama administration to actively urge lawmakers to pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation this year. Sincerely, Dean Thomas Leh
Dear President Obama, Passing strong, comprehensive climate legislation remains key to putting Americans back to work, breaking our dependence on oil and protecting our climate. The House of Representatives recently took an historic first step by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Now we need the Senate to strengthen and pass the House bill. I am writing to urge you to tell senators that passage of a strong, science-based climate bill is a top priority for the administration and the country. To maximize the potential benefits of climate action, this legislation should: * Reduce U.S. global warming pollution by 35 percent below current levels by 2020 and at least 80 percent by 2050. * Require utilities to generate at least 25 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources - such as the wind and sun - by 2025. * Invest more money in renewable energy and energy efficiency programs that will save consumers money. * Preserve the Environmental Protection Agency's existing authority to regulate global warming pollution under the Clean Air Act. * Ensure policies can be rapidly adjusted in response to emerging climate science. We need the Obama administration to actively urge lawmakers to pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation this year. Sincerely, Dean Thomas Leh
# 6,496:
2:25 am PST, Dec 5,
Monica Dance, New Zealand
As I understand matters, the Senate has passed a weakened version of the legislation. I sign this petition to mark my support for strong legislation in future.
As I understand matters, the Senate has passed a weakened version of the legislation. I sign this petition to mark my support for strong legislation in future.
# 6,495:
6:33 pm PST, Dec 4,
Tiffany Boutwell, Kentucky
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6:00 pm PST, Dec 4,
Kieran Matias, California
By the time we get the message that the earth won't last forever at this rate...it will be too late. We need to take action on this legislation NOW.
By the time we get the message that the earth won't last forever at this rate...it will be too late. We need to take action on this legislation NOW.
# 6,493:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 4,
Lauralee Stark, California
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12:00 am PST, Dec 4,
Ruth Judkins, California
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12:44 pm PST, Dec 3,
Carly Fraizer, California
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8:04 am PST, Dec 3,
Cara Cruickshank, New York
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7:14 am PST, Dec 3,
David Tepper, California
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5:31 am PST, Dec 3,
Name not displayed, Oklahoma
We need to move forward on this type of legislation now! We can't afford to wait any longer!
We need to move forward on this type of legislation now! We can't afford to wait any longer!
# 6,487:
1:42 am PST, Dec 3,
Walter Barbuck, Nevada
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11:43 pm PST, Dec 2,
Sharon George, California
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9:50 pm PST, Dec 2,
Lisa Rooney, Connecticut
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7:33 pm PST, Dec 2,
Julia Johnson, Ohio
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3:58 pm PST, Dec 2,
Lisa Bergerud, Minnesota
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3:51 pm PST, Dec 2,
Susan Roth, Washington
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3:22 pm PST, Dec 2,
Name not displayed, Colorado
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2:37 pm PST, Dec 2,
Michelle Lindstrom, New Hampshire
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2:11 pm PST, Dec 2,
Angeline Zalben, Washington
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1:15 pm PST, Dec 2,
Brandi Walton, North Carolina
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11:52 am PST, Dec 2,
Jereme Leslie, California
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11:34 am PST, Dec 2,
Leslie Keenan, California
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11:03 am PST, Dec 2,
Min Chang, Illinois
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7:30 am PST, Dec 2,
Linda Isham, New Jersey
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7:19 am PST, Dec 2,
Connie Mckenzie, Illinois
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5:40 am PST, Dec 2,
Karen Albanese, New Jersey
# 6,471:
10:18 pm PST, Dec 1,
Dina Thompson, North Carolina
# 6,470:
6:56 pm PST, Dec 1,
Jerry Sipe, Kansas
A strong clean energy plan would reduce GLOBAL BURNING, the activity that is the MAJOR CAUSE of GLOBAL WARMING.
A strong clean energy plan would reduce GLOBAL BURNING, the activity that is the MAJOR CAUSE of GLOBAL WARMING.
# 6,469:
3:20 pm PST, Dec 1,
Sanja Polic Chambers, New Hampshire
After all, we all live down -stream.
After all, we all live down -stream.
# 6,468:
3:01 pm PST, Dec 1,
Shannon Faye, Alabama
Especially given the state of the world's economy, there has never been more support from average citizens for legislation that not only cuts costs, but creates jobs. "We" the people want this for our environment, our country's international standing, and our pocketbooks - it's a win-win-win. The trick will be keeping the facts separated from the fiction, which is what the opponents to this bill will surely be using against it. Doing the right thing is seldom easy, but the climate is right to keep pushing.
Especially given the state of the world's economy, there has never been more support from average citizens for legislation that not only cuts costs, but creates jobs. "We" the people want this for our environment, our country's international standing, and our pocketbooks - it's a win-win-win. The trick will be keeping the facts separated from the fiction, which is what the opponents to this bill will surely be using against it. Doing the right thing is seldom easy, but the climate is right to keep pushing.
# 6,467:
2:25 pm PST, Dec 1,
Suzanne Saunders, Florida
# 6,466:
1:16 pm PST, Dec 1,
Janalee Roy, Washington
# 6,465:
1:12 pm PST, Dec 1,
Amy Goldring Tajalli, Florida
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12:23 pm PST, Dec 1,
Lauren Cole, Massachusetts
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11:54 am PST, Dec 1,
Randy Boen, Wisconsin
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11:18 am PST, Dec 1,
Melodie Patton, Idaho
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11:16 am PST, Dec 1,
Stefania Tarnawski, Illinois
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10:55 am PST, Dec 1,
Jean Lewis, Colorado
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10:17 am PST, Dec 1,
Erica Medina, California
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10:10 am PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, Colorado
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9:35 am PST, Dec 1,
Charlotte Grogan, Georgia
# 6,456:
8:55 am PST, Dec 1,
John Anderson, Colorado
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8:13 am PST, Dec 1,
KATE GUALTIERI, Pennsylvania
# 6,454:
7:48 am PST, Dec 1,
Theresa Bohannan, Nevada
# 6,453:
7:44 am PST, Dec 1,
Courtney Osborne, Ohio
We need to reduce the pollution this country creates. By encouraging and using clean, renewable energies we can really start to do that. Please urge the Senate to pass this bill so renewable, clean energy is no longer a dream.
We need to reduce the pollution this country creates. By encouraging and using clean, renewable energies we can really start to do that. Please urge the Senate to pass this bill so renewable, clean energy is no longer a dream.
# 6,452:
7:40 am PST, Dec 1,
H Bogar Carrillo, Utah
# 6,451:
7:39 am PST, Dec 1,
Maria Fontanella, Florida
