From Environment Rhode Island:
"There are times in history when nations or people reach a turning point. When opportunities or challenges present themselves - and they can't be ignored. Moments when decisive action is not only warranted, but becomes a moral obligation.
"As a country, we are at such a point when it comes to global warming. Will we continue to sit on the side lines and watch ice chunks the size of Florida melt away in less than a week's time? Will we wait for the next Katrina to hit the Gulf Coast? Or will we stand up and take bold and decisive action?
"This fall, for the first time in history, Congress will get serious about global warming. We have to join together to make sure that they get it right. We don't have time for half measures or weak action.
"Leaders
in Congress have asked Senators Joseph Lieberman (Conn.) and John
Warner (Va.), the chair and top-ranking Republican on the key
subcommittee in Congress dealing with global warming, to draft a bill
that will instantly become the centerpiece of the debate on global
warming in Congress. If
we're going to tackle global warming, the
Lieberman-Warner bill needs to do what the best science says is needed
to prevent the worst effects of global warming.
"Ask them to make their bill strong enough to meet the enormity of the challenge we face...."
Sincerely,
Matt Auten
Environment Rhode Island Advocate
MattA@environmentrhodeisland
http://www.environmentrhodeisl
If you are moved to act, you can sign Environment Rhode Island's petition, or contact our Rhode Island Senators Reed and Whitehouse.
