1Sky Campaign: Climate Bill Was Inadequate; Now We Can Do Better. Press Release, 1Sky.org, June 6, 2008. "'This bill failed on two fundamental measures and that is why 1Sky and many others did not support it,' said Betsy Taylor, President of the 1Sky campaign's Board of Directors. 'It would not have reduced carbon emissions as deeply or as quickly as the world scientific community says is necessary to address global warming. And, it would have given more money to the bloated fossil fuel industry, and left ordinary Americans paying too much for rising energy bills.'... 1Sky's leaders said they look forward to a fresh start for climate policy, urging every member of Congress to support the following platform: 1) Conserve 20 percent of the nation's energy by 2015, creating 5 million new jobs and pathways out of poverty focused on climate solutions and energy efficiency; 2) Reduce global warming pollution at least 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 and at least 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050; 3) Impose a moratorium on new coal plants and end fossil fuel dependence through strong standards and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Betsy Taylor of 1Sky said that what the country really needs is 'a brand new bill that meets the demands of science and helps America pivot to a green economy.'" [CCC has endorsed the 1Sky Campaign.]
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