CLF Statement on Introduction of the American Power Act

CONTACT:
Seth Kaplan, CLF, 617-850-1721, skaplan@clf.org
Claire Morgenstern, CLF, 617-850-1743, cmorgenstern@clf.org

CLF issued the following statement today in response to Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman’s (I-CT) presentation of the American Power Act, the proposed Senate bill that will address climate change and clean energy development.

BOSTON, MA May 12, 2010——“We applaud Senator Kerry’s hard work and persistence in addressing this most fundamental of global crises and working towards the kind of climate bill we need,” said Seth Kaplan, Vice President for Policy and Climate Advocacy at the Conservation Law Foundation. “Immediate action must be taken to end our dependence on oil, build a new clean energy economy and, most critically for our children and grandchildren, reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a reminder of the damage that occurs when our natural resources are mishandled. To protect New England’s communities, forests, coastlines and waters, we must come forward immediately to build a cleaner, safer and more prosperous future for our region.”

The Conservation Law Foundation (www.clf.org) works to solve the most significant environmental challenges facing New England.  CLF’s advocates use law, economics and science to create innovative strategies to conserve natural resources, protect public health and promote vital communities in our region.  Founded, in 1966, CLF is a nonprofit, member-supported organization with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.