Environment Iowa : Give Clean Cars the green light!
By Nathaniel Baer, Environment Iowa
While the federal government has been sitting on its hands when it comes to global warming, the states have been busy. In addition to increasing our use of renewable energy in states all across the country, 12 states have adopted policies to put cleaner cars on the road.
In order to implement these laws, the states need the EPA to give the green light. They've been dragging their feet on this decision for a year and a half, and I think you'll agree that it's about time to take action.
The EPA is accepting public comments until June 15 to hear from citizens like you on the issue. Let them know that you want states to be able to take the lead in reducing global warming pollution by implementing their Clean Cars standards. Click on the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser to submit your comment today. Then, ask your friends to do the same by sharing this message with them.
https://www.environmentiowa.org/action/global-warming/clean-cars?id4=ES
Background
From more frequent heat waves to rising sea levels, global warming poses significant threats communities across the country. The good news is that solutions to reduce global warming pollution are at our finger tips-we just need to put them to use.
The states have been at the forefront of action to reduce global warming pollution. One of the most important steps that the states have taken is to tackle emissions from cars and SUVs, which are the second largest source of global warming emissions nationwide.
Specifically, California and 11 other states have adopted tailpipe standards to reduce global warming pollution from cars and SUVs, amounting to one-third of the U.S. auto market. However, in order to implement the standards, California-and the other states-need a stamp of approval (called a Clean Air Act "waiver") from the EPA, and the Bush EPA has been sitting on the decision for nearly a year and a half.
The auto industry, however, has fought these common sense solutions every step of the way, and are now lobbying the EPA do deny the states the approval needed to implement these common sense solutions.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last month-in which the Court found that carbon dioxide and other global warming pollutants are indeed "air pollutants" and can be regulated under the Clean Air Act-compelled the Bush EPA to move forward in its decision on the state clean cars standards.
Fortunately, the administration is required by law to hear what the public thinks before it makes its decision.
The EPA is accepting public comments until June 15 to hear from citizens like you on the issue. Let them know that you want states to be able to take the lead in reducing global warming pollution by implementing their Clean Cars standards. Click on the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser to submit your comment today. Then, ask your friends to do the same by sharing this message with them.
https://www.environmentiowa.org/action/global-warming/clean-cars?id4=ES
Sincerely,
Nathaniel Baer
Environment Iowa Advocate
NathanielB@environmentiowa.org
http://www.environmentiowa.org
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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) - Update
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Caroline Vernon
on Mon 04 Jun 2007 09:30 AM CDT
Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) - Update
By Caroline Vernon This Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa City Public Library from 9am to 3pm (the last hour will be devoted to DFA-IA administrative business). Some of our great leaders who will be in attendance include Charlie Chamberlain from Democracy for America, Ed Fallon, Denise O’Brien, and Senator Joe Bolkcom, just to name a few… Once again, the purpose of this gathering is to establish a Progressive Iowa Network which will serve to better unite progressives across the state in order to support each others efforts around important issues, particularly if we hope to be more effective moving into the next legislative session. Besides providing an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow progressives, one direct benefit of an Iowa Network would be the enhanced ability to articulate our progressive world view by creating a state-wide echo chamber that will carry our unified message to all Iowans. As previously indicated, we have identified 5 issues in Iowa that require urgent action: 1. VOICE (Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections) 2. CAFO regulations / Farm Bill 3. Fair Share 4. Healthcare 5. Media Also, due to the recent vote on the Iraq supplemental bill, it is our hope that peace activists from across Iowa will take advantage of this opportunity to come together to discuss potential state wide initiatives that will effectively pressure those in Congress who voted for the bill. In addition to addressing the above issues, we are tracking organizations by their particular area(s) of focus. This list has also evolved since my last blog: 1. Policy / Research 2. Lobbying 3. Media & Blogs 4. Grassroots Organizing These 4 areas have been added: 5. Direct Action 6. Education 7. Funding (to identify potential sources of funding) 8. Political Campaigns (organizations who can be involved with campaigns) We are working on compiling a comprehensive list of all participating organizations, including contact information, primary areas of focus and primary issues of concern. If you or your organization will be attending the summit, we ask that you submit your information using the example below (4 stars = primary focus) Example: Organization: Progressive Action for the Common Good Address: 3707 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA 52807 Contact Information: (name/position/phone/email): Caroline Vernon, Organizer, 563-676-7580, carolina1961@gmail.com. James Lee, Executive Director, 563-650-3922, jlee6367@yahoo.com Areas of Focus Rating Issues Rating Policy/Research VOICE **** Lobbying ** CAFO/Farm Bill *** Media/Blogs Media ** Grassroots Organizing **** Fair Share ** Direct Action *** Healthcare *** Education ** Funding * Other: _Peace _ **** Poltical Campaigns Please send the above information to carolina1961@gmail.com by Thursday, June 7th so we can be sure to include your information in the hand-out. It is important to note that we encourage ALL progressive organizations to attend this meeting and become part of the network even if we may not be focusing on your specific issues at this time. The goal of the network is to create a framework designed to support all progressive initiatives. We need everyone’s participation in order to succeed. If you have any questions, please call Caroline Vernon at 563-676-7580. Hope to see you Saturday! |
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