RSSI am pleased to hear that you support a strong regulation system for coal-fired power plants. While coal has been plentiful in our country, it has proven to be a serious problem regarding green house gases, climate warming, and environmental pollution. Americans who relied on work in coal industries need to be given retraining for newer green energy jobs so we do not abandon that segment of the public to the disruptive horrors of unemployment and poverty. The country owes them that help in a meaningful way. So, I ask that you stay strong on maintaining EPA regulatory authority over these coal plants.
The Skywriter - 1Sky's Blog
Sen. Gillibrand stands up for the EPA's power to regulate dirty coal
During the fight to strengthen and pass the climate bill in the House, we argued strongly for keeping the EPA's authority to regulate pollution from coal-fired power plants. Unfortunately that authority was stripped from the House bill, but now we're starting to hear from senators who feel strongly that the EPA should retain that authority:
For instance, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is worried about a provision added to the House bill that would strip the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate pollution from coal-fired power plants -- language backed by lawmakers in coal mining states. "The EPA has to have authority to regulate coal plants under the Clean Air Act," said Gillibrand, who has promised "to use every bit of persuasive power" she can to ensure the bill "reflects the needs of New York." Leaders in New York have been concerned about acid rain traced to coal-burning plants in the Midwest.
Props to Senator Gillibrand for supporting a key provision of a strong climate bill! Take a minute to thank Senator Gillibrand and tell her to stay strong on retaining the EPA's authority to regulate coal power plants.
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July 16, 2009
7:10 PM
August 28, 2009
5:43 PM
Thanks for standing up for what's right Senator. As a New Yorker, I'm proud for you to represent me when you stand up for people and the climate by fighting Big Coal.
August 26, 2009
5:51 PM
Yes, Gillibrand is doing the right thing on EPA regulation.
Unfortunately, she seems to be on the wrong side of the issue of granting bogus offsets for agribusiness as usual, seeking only to get some of the giveaway for NYS dairy farmers instead of undoing Colin Peterson's dirty work on the House side.
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=821338&category=N...
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July 13, 2009
1:25 PM
Marilyn Hotaling said:
We appreciate your stand and hope for for more senators to emulate you.
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