Tell Congress to Pass the Green Economic Recovery Plan
In the next few days Congress is going to vote on President Obama's
economic recovery package. Please use the form to the right to sign the
petition to Congress urging them to vote to create a stronger, more
sustainable economy by investing in green jobs and a green economic
recovery.
Petition Text:
Dear Member of Congress,
Right now, Americans need to go to work in good jobs that make us energy independent, provide renewable energy like wind and solar, and create new jobs by investing in green infrastructure like public transportation.
You have an opportunity to protect the environment and revitalize our economy by supporting millions of new green jobs and clean green infrastructure.
President Obama’s plan for economic recovery is the place to start and we need your support to pass that plan and to make sure our economic recovery is clean and green.
Sincerely,
Recent actions and results
Environment America was successful in persuading the International Codes Council to increase the energy efficiency of their national model codes. The 2009 IECC will make new homes up to 20 percent more energy efficient.
More state action
The Maryland House of Delegates recently passed House Bill 315, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act. The bill requires Maryland to reduce its global warming pollution 25 percent below 2006 levels by the year 2020. These reductions will be achieved through energy efficiency programs, increased transportation options, recycling, and incentives for green buildings, as well as pre-existing provisions established in the Healthy Air Act and the Clean Cars Act. Environment Maryland championed this bill and applauds the efforts of the Maryland State Government to reduce global warming pollution.
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