Nearly 400 State and Local Officials Across the U.S. Call on Biden Administration to Adopt Strong Standards to Cut Pollution from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants
“Representing millions of constituents, we understand firsthand how important tackling climate change is to our communities,” the letter states. “Extreme weather disasters are costing us on average more than $5,000 a second. As severe heat waves, drought, wildfires, sea level rise, severe storms, and coastal and inland flooding become more frequent, communities across the country are feeling the effects of climate change firsthand.” Colorado State Senator Lisa Cutter stated, “We know that fossil fuel pollution is harming human health, and killing our planet. Action is long overdue.” Coral Springs (FL) Commissioner Nancy Metayer Brown added, “As a united force of nearly 400 officials, including local leaders from diverse backgrounds, we urgently call on the Biden Administration to embrace robust standards targeting carbon pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants. In particular, the proximity of Florida to the front lines of climate change accentuates the crucial need for immediate action. Our collective voice demands the adoption of stringent measures to safeguard public health, curb climate pollution, and propel us closer to a future powered by 100 percent clean energy." In addition to calling for greater coverage, the signatories also underscored the importance of rigorous monitoring and enforcement. They wrote, “The administration must also take action for community protections and input, including rigorous monitoring and verification of emissions, enforcement of violations, and engagement with communities, both on the state planning process and on individual projects.”
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