Earth Equity News

Letter Campaign to Obama Launched for Stronger Pollution Reduction Targets. Friends of the Earth, March 6, 2009. "Our planet is warming at an alarming rate, but scientists say we can solve the climate crisis if we act quickly. That's why it's so important for President Obama to strengthen the target he's set for reducing global warming pollution by the year 2020. Unfortunately, Obama's current proposal is to return to 1990 pollution levels by 2020. This would be a significant reduction, but not nearly enough. Let there be no mistake: if we fail to reduce pollution much more swiftly than the Obama administration is contemplating, we face the prospect of irreversible climate impacts that could devastate human civilization. President Obama is concerned there isn't enough political support for the strong pollution reductions that are needed -- that corporate lobbyists and Washington insiders are more likely to pay attention to policy details like a 2020 emission reduction than citizens and voters like us. Let President Obama know we'll provide the grassroots support that will make stronger pollution reductions possible -- and we'll also forward your message to congressional leaders." Send a letter to President Obama