The Dirty Power Plan replaces an Obama-era rule that would have
cut carbon pollution from the electric power sector by 32 percent by 2030. The
Trump administration's replacement would slow these cuts, at a time when we
need even steeper emissions reductions to avoid the worst impacts of global
warming.
Fortunately, states can take the lead when the federal government
won't. There's a lot we can do at the state level to slow climate change. In
fact, with the stroke of a pen, your governor can start ratcheting down
emissions right now.
Tell your governor to take action. Earlier this year, our national research partner Environment
America Research & Policy Center released a list of actions governors can
take to slow global warming, including: 3 Leading by example by requiring state agencies to use clean
sources for their energy needs, adopting and encouraging electric vehicles, and
making climate-friendly purchasing decisions.
Setting targets for emissions cuts and electric vehicle expansion
in states across the country. Setting strong goals helps focus state agencies
and the public on charting a path to a cleaner, greener future.
Incentivizing electric vehicles to make it easier for Americans to
replace their gas-burning cars with zero-emission electric vehicles.
Collaborating with neighboring states in regional climate
initiatives.
...and more.
From pulling out of the Paris climate agreement to rolling back
the federal Clean Power Plan and Clean Cars Standards, the Trump administration
has failed to lead in tackling the climate crisis. It's more important than
ever that governors across the country pick up the slack.
