Congress must lead on global warming legislation

The Climate Security Act (S. 3036) was too weak to effectively combat global warming, but it was still disappointing to watch as the debate over the bill devolved into a carnival of procedural tricks. We must now look to the House for leadership on strong global warming legislation.

Take action now to tell your Member of Congress that we expect a serious debate that will result in the strongest possible science-based global warming legislation. The health and well-being of your family for generations to come depends on bold and immediate congressional action.

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Dear Representative,

Global warming is already negatively impacting communities and the environment around the world. The scientific evidence is overwhelming � rising sea levels, severe storms, droughts and dislocation of communities are a grim and growing reality. The United States must live up to its moral obligation as a world leader and act decisively and quickly to reduce our global warming emissions. Fortunately, when done right, solving the global warming crisis can simultaneously reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create high paying jobs in the renewable energy sector, cut energy costs for working Americans, and secure a healthy planet.

The Senate failed to give the urgent issue of global warming a fair debate this week.  The House of Representatives must do better by passing science-based policies that reduce our global warming pollution by at least 80% by mid-century. Legislation must also require polluters to buy 100 percent of their pollution credits through auction with the proceeds going to help Americans with rising energy costs and transition the country to a clean energy economy. Global warming is the most urgent environmental challenge of our time and we need leaders who will support real solutions to this crisis.

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