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Contact: Melissa Harrison, NRDC Action Fund, 202-513-6278, [email protected]
Americans Want Action on Climate Change
NRDC Action Fund: Environmental Champions Win in MI, NH, ME
WASHINGTON (November 4, 2014) – Following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the NRDC Action Fund:
“Every American has a vital stake in a healthy environment, no matter who wields the gavel in Congress. We’ll stand up for leaders who grasp that – on both sides of the aisle – and we’ll stand up to those who don’t. Our children are counting on it.”
“Whatever may have driven individual races, the American people want action on climate change. They didn’t vote to roll back foundational environmental safeguards for the sake of polluter profits. We will empower the voice of the people. We will defend clean air, safe water, healthy wildlife and fertile lands. And we’ll press for real action to protect future generations from the dangers of climate change.”
“Several senators won by running clean – including Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire, Susan Collins in Maine and Senator-elect Gary Peters in Michigan. All are climate champions. Peters took on the Koch brothers and promised Michigan voters he would fight in Congress to protect the Great Lakes from climate change.”
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The NRDC Action Fund’s mission is to grow the environmental majority across America to achieve the passage of legislation that jump-starts the clean energy economy, reduces pollution, and sustains vibrant communities for all Americans. Now is the time for leadership and action from our elected officials — our current goal is a comprehensive clean energy policy that will repower our economy and fuel our future. www.nrdcactionfund.org
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