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SENATE
GETS SERIOUS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING A bill introduced October 18 by Senators John Warner (R-Va) and Joe Lieberman (D-Conn) would significantly reduce global warming pollution in the United States. The bill, America’s Climate Security Act of 2007, would reduce greenhouse gases from the largest sources by 15 percent by 2020 and 70 percent by 2050. Both of Minnesota's U.S. Senators—Amy Klobuchar (D) and Norm Coleman (R)—are co-sponsors of the bill. Included in the bill are provisions that would establish a cap and trade system for the power, industrial, and transportation sectors and strengthen energy efficiency standards for appliances and buildings. The proposed legislation, however, falls short of the 80 percent reductions scientists understand will be needed to avoid the worst impacts of global warming. Fresh Energy will be working to make the bill strong enough to meet our climate challenge. Review the bill text, fact sheets, and senators’ statements regarding the legislation. Show your support for this legislation by calling Senators Klobuchar (202-224-3244) and Coleman (202-224-5641) to thank them for supporting America's Climate Security Act of 2007 . |
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AND TRADE MAKES HEADLINES Dow is part of the United States Climate Action Partnership, a group of more than 27 major companies urging Congress to enact legislation to cut global warming emissions 80 percent by 2050. There has been talk in Washington about imposing tariffs on countries that do not implement a cap and trade policy. A Dow spokesperson advised the United States to commit first to its own cap and trade policy, saying, “I think the U.S. should worry about showing leadership first and then worry about penalties later.” Read more at Reuters. |
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WHAT
YOU CAN DO In October and November, Fresh Energy is co-sponsoring a series of global warming solutions forums, many with polar explorer Will Steger. All are free and open to the public. Please join us at the forum in your area to learn how you can support strong action on global warming. Coming up:
Find addresses, descriptions, and more on our event calendar. |
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