For decades, coal dominated American energy. Now that's
beginning to change.
With many of the oldest, dirtiest coal-fired power plants due for
retirement, our nation is at a crossroads: do we invest in renewable
energy, or do we keep generating electricity by burning fossil fuels
that are not only expensive but threaten our planet?1
We've launched a campaign to make sure we head down the right path.
Our groundbreaking Ripe for Retirement report identified
353 of the worst, most out-of-date coal-fired plants, and
since its publication, 45 of the plants we named have been slated
for closure!
We've mobilized thousands of UCS supporters to contact key power
companies, urging them to switch to cleaner, renewable sources of
energy. It's working, but we've got to do more. With over
300 plants left to close, we can't let up.
Donate now to help power
campaigns like this that advance clean energy in all 50 states!
The fossil-fuel industry wants you to think that wind and solar
aren't dependable or economical, but we know the truth: renewable
energy is already powering homes and businesses across the
country—and we've only just begun to see the benefits.2
With your support, we'll move past fossil fuels to a clean energy
future. Together, we can make clean energy a reality by:
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Protecting and expanding state-based clean
energy policies. We're inspiring voters and lawmakers
to support requirements that utility companies generate a
certain amount of their electricity from renewable sources.
Since March, we've delivered 40,000 letters to over 4,000 state
lawmakers nationwide!
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Building momentum to cut the nation's projected oil use
in half. We've developed a realistic, science-based
plan that shows how we can cut our dependency on oil in half in
just 20 years. Now we're getting thousands of people working to
support our strategies—meeting with concerned citizens and
officials, producing videos and webinars, and mobilizing
scientists to educate the public and policy makers.
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Fighting to make nuclear power safer. In March,
we released our latest nuclear safety assessment while Congress
began working on a comprehensive nuclear safety bill. Dozens of
news outlets across the country covered it, ensuring that
lawmakers heard about the critical issues at stake.
We're building momentum for a clean energy future—the wind is at our
backs. The question is: will we forge ahead with science, or accept
the misleading claims that fossil fuels can't be beat? It's up to
us, Larry, and we can't turn back now.
Be part of the solution.
Donate now to help reach our $50,000 goal.
When we work together, we get tough things done. We've won critical
whistleblower protections for government scientists, helped craft
game-changing vehicle emissions standards, and pushed companies like
Pfizer to stop funding the anti-science Heartland Institute.
I hope you'll stand with us today so we can pull out all the stops
to win this next fight.
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Sincerely,
Kevin Knobloch
President
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1.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2013/03/13/coal-to-gas-moves-are-generating-economic-waves
2.
http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/smart-energy-solutions/increase-renewables/ramping-up-renewable-energy-sources.html
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading U.S.
science-based nonprofit organization working for a healthy environment and a
safer world. Founded in 1969, UCS is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
and also has offices in Berkeley, Chicago and Washington, D.C. To subscribe or
visit go to: http://www.ucsusa.org