Sustainable Energy Policy: Key to solving Global Warming and Global Warring

The world needs a global energy plan SOON if we are to reverse global warming with its myriad costly and possibly devastating consequences. Coal-fired power plants, gas-guzzling cars and trucks, energy-wasting buildings, fossil-fuel dependent air travel, and lime for cement all contribute. Nuclear energy costs too much and diverts resources from quicker, more effective carbon-sparing technologies.

A number of energy plans have been offered. The challenge is to get policymakers to adopt a credible plan before we hit a tipping point and the problem soars out of control.

Institute for Energy and Environmental Research founder Arjun Makhijani has recently published a comprehensive plan for carbon-free, nuclear free energy for the United States. The executive summary is available: http://www.ieer.org/sdafiles/15-1.pdf

Abolition 2000 has a sustainable energy working group that published a report recently : http://www.abhttp://www.abolition2000.org/site/c.cdJIKKNpFqG/b.1316427/k.4E9B/Sustainable_Energy_Working_Group.htmolition2000.org/site/c.cdJIKKNpFqG/b.1316427/k.4E9B/Sustainable_Energy_Working_Group.htm

 

Join 1Sky Washington- Washington State's Legislative Climate Campaign!

You already know that global warming is one of the greatest challenges of our generation-and that solving it is going to take a lot more than changing a couple light bulbs. But what else can you do about it? Well, here's your answer...

All across the state, people like you are working to make sure Washington is a leader in advancing global warming solutions. Each of us can do our part but we must also work together to make sure our voices are heard.

The 2008 legislative session is an exciting opportunity to make global warming solutions a reality in our state. This year, two of the Priorities for a Healthy Washington are focused on addressing climate change. They are called "Washington Climate Action" and "Local Solutions to Global Warming". Click here for a brief description of each proposal.

We have a great chance to move these solutions forward- but only with the help of people like you who care about this issue. Join us this week and next week to learn more about what's happening in Washington and to become a member of this important campaign!

Spokane
Saturday, December 8th 10:00 to 12:30 pm
Riverpoint Campus, 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd , Spokane
Organizer: Kitty Klitzke at kitty@futurewise.org or (509) 838-1965 to RSVP.

Bellingham
Monday, December 10th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Fairhaven Public Library Fireside Room, 1117 12th Street, Bellingham
Organizer: Meagan Dixon, Meagan@climatesolutions.org to RSVP

Vancouver

Vancouver's climate kick-off event was cancelled due to storms and flooding on Dec. 3rd, and will be rescheduled.  Call the office for the new date and location!

For more information on upcoming events closer to you, visit www.environmentalpriorities.org 

 

Can't make it to one of the kick-off events but still want to be involved?

  • Contact WPSR to recieve an activist packet so you can participate in the campaign. The packet includes legislative fact sheets on the two climate-related bills, tips for writing a letter to the editor, flyers for Legislative workshop day and Lobby Day, and postcards to help you build the movement!
  • Attend the annual Priorities for a Healthy Washington Legislative Workshop on Saturday, January 12th at Seattle Pacific University as the state's leading conservation groups prepare for the upcoming legislative session.  We'll hear from legislators, environmental policy experts, members of the media and others regarding the community's Priorities for a Healthy Washington. 
  • Priorities for a Healthy Washington will be having their annual lobby day on January 23rd, 2008 in Olympia. Join hundreds of citizen lobbyists from around the state meeting face-to-face with legislators on important environmental issues.  This all-day event includes lobbying training, issue briefings on legislative priorities, keynote speakers and a reception in the evening. Last year's legislative session was a banner year, as we successfully passed all four Priorities. Lobby Day is a great way to get involved, learn more, and connect with hundreds of others. To learn more and join in the excitement, click here.
    Registration: It is never too early to register for lobby day. Easy on-line registration is available. Click here. Or contact Rein Attemann.