Green Living Tips 07.13.09
Is Your Senator Fighting for Global Changes?
Last Friday evening, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), a bill designed to address our planet's greatest threat - global warming. While we are pleased that Congress took action, and did so quickly indicating that this issue is a high priority, we believe a stronger bill is essential to protect our planet against the onset of climate change, sea-level rise and related-weather events. The bill now heads to the Senate where there will be opportunities to strengthen it so we urge you to make your voice heard.
Specifically, we would like to see:
A stronger target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The bill passed by the House on June 27, has a short term target reducing emissions by only 4%. To adequately tackle the challenge of global warming, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by 25-40% below 1990 levels by 2020.
A requirement to direct the federal government to allocate a portion of any revenue stream created by the legislation to low-income communities in America. Those that are least able to afford to adapt or mitigate the impacts of climate change will suffer the greatest. Global Green USA's Climate Solutions for Communities (“CSC”) program is working to empower our low-income communities to become an integral part of the solution to climate change.
A provision that keeps coastal wetlands in Louisiana from being overwhelmed by the sea-level rise and stronger storms that are linked to climate change. These wetlands are the heart of the country's seafood industry, providing jobs and high quality seafood for the nation and the world. In addition, the wetlands are the buffer needed to slow storm surges and slow the rapid pace of coastal erosion.
Please call you senator today!
Source: www.globalgreen.org.
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