Tell Secretary Kerry to Curb Aviation Pollution

Aviation is a top-ten global carbon polluter — and growing. More than 50,000 new large aircraft are expected to take to the skies by 2040 as demand for international aviation skyrockets.

Right now, the industry's climate impact is unchecked — and if we do nothing, emissions will triple by 2050.

Strong leadership from the U.S. is key to success. Take action today, and tell Secretary Kerry to fight for a global cap on aviation emissions!

Dear Secretary Kerry,


Please secure a strong international agreement to reduce airline emissions.


When the US and other nations met in Paris in December 2015, nearly 200 governments pledged to cut carbon pollution within their borders and protect vulnerable communities already in harm's way. While the agreement achieved a great deal, it didn't decide how to limit the climate pollution spewing from airplanes flying between different countries.


To meet the ambitious goals outlined in the Paris Agreement, we need every nation and sector of the economy to do its fair share and cut emissions — including aviation.


When ICAO meets in October, it needs to adopt an environmentally credible global agreement that adheres to the provisions in the International Coalition for Sustainable Aviation's Checklist for an Effective Plan to Cut Aviation Global Warming Pollution. Most importantly, the agreement must:


1. Initially cap net total carbon emissions from international civil aviation at 2020 levels;


2. Only allow airlines to claim credit for high-quality emissions reduction units and truly low-carbon sustainable biofuels;


3. Launch a process to review the emissions cap, so that over time, international aviation can ratchet its emissions down in line with the Paris targets of limiting the increase in global temperatures to 1.5-degrees Celsius.


[Your comments here]


As your constituent and someone who cares deeply about the health of our planet, I urge you to support the landmark climate agreement reached in Paris by demonstrating strong climate leadership in ICAO.


Sincerely,
[Your name here]

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