OFFICIAL DAILY ACTION FOR Thursday, July 7th, 2022
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court struck down Obama’s Clean Air Act, severely limiting the federal government’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. West Virginia v. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) both reduces the carbon emission limits set by EPA, and discourages investment in renewable energy sources. The decision further transfers the decision of whether to undertake green initiatives solely onto states. Additionally, other government bodies that attempt to impose restrictions on carbon emission could face backlash with this new precent.
With the further overstepping of the judicial branch, Congress must step up to fight for climate action. Several initiatives have been floated – tax credits for electric vehicles and funding for clean energy research – but none have yet materialized. Greenhouse gas limitations can still be placed on individual power plants. Tell your legislators to mobilize now for environmental protections.
ACTION: Demand Climate Action Now from Congress
Contact your Senators:
Maria Cantwell: 202-224-3441 or http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form
Patty Murray: 202-224-2621 or http://www.murray.senate.gov/write-to-patty/
Contact your Representatives:
Pramila Jayapal: 202-225-3106 or http://jayapal.house.gov/contact
Adam Smith: 202-225-8901 or http://adamsmith.house.gov/contact
Script: “Hello, I am a constituent from [CITY, ZIP] .I urge the [INSERT] to get started right away on drafting and enacting legislation to combat the recent West Virginia v. EPA ruling. We need Congress to deliver funding for clean energy investments and to impose restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions. Every moment counts in the fight against climate change; We need the [INSERT] to enact these measures now and offset the damage done by this ruling.”
EXTRA ACTION: Thank Jay Inslee & Patty Murray for their Commitment to Green Energy
Both Murray and Inslee have been vocal in their support for green initiatives, with Inslee creating several state laws to cut out the use of fossil fuels. Take the time to thank the Governor and Senator for their indictment of the Supreme Court ruling and commitment to reducing emissions.
Script: “I’m calling to thank the [INSERT] for [THEIR] dedication to protecting the environment, and for opposing the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA. Your work in pushing for alternative energy sources is monumental in the fight against climate change. I encourage you to keep up your efforts in promoting a greener planet.”
Background:
https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/supreme-court-epa-west-virginia-ruling-delay-us-climate-change-action
