The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) exists to protect our
environment and keep our land, water, air, and health
safe.
But when the EPA's own
scientists found evidence that fracking was
contaminating water, the EPA stopped or slowed down its
scientists' work in three states.1
Why would the EPA
back away from its own science?
Simple. Fierce pressure from
industry and politicians interfering at every step—from
a former Democratic governor reportedly hired by
drilling industries to pressure the agency, to a U.S.
Senator delaying scientists by demanding constant
financial reports, even asking how many dollars were
spent on individual lab tests.2
As the fracking
boom continues, the EPA can expect even more
interference. We can't sit by and watch. We're
looking for 750 new UCS members to stand up this month
to help counter misinformation, demand accountability,
protect whistleblowers, and defend our health.
Become a UCS
member now.
The future of fracking
isn't our only concern. UCS members are standing up for
science on multiple fronts:
Stopping the
attacks on clean vehicles. The Obama
administration has proposed aggressive reductions in
vehicle pollutants, but the oil and gas industry is
trying to stall them, spreading misinformation about the
costs of cleaner fuels.3 UCS's efforts have
already generated more than 50,000 letters this year to
the EPA and Congress from members and supporters on the
issue.
Fighting back
against Big Coal. Coal companies and Fox News
are up in arms about the Obama administration's proposed
carbon standards, which would finally retire most of the
oldest coal-fired plants. As climate deniers spread
misinformation about a "War on Coal," UCS members and
experts are spreading the facts about clean energy's
environmental and economic benefits—while pushing the
Obama Administration to stand strong.4
We're also making waves with our
groundbreaking Ripe for Retirement report,
which makes the economic case for closing 353 coal-fired
power plants. Since November, when we released our first
report, 45 plants already have been slated for
closure—we're on the right track!
Whether it's fracking,
vehicle pollution, or coal, the Obama Administration and
the EPA are often ready to do the right thing—but they
need vocal support from scientists and the public at
large. They need people like you to refute lies from the
fossil fuel industry and fact-denying politicians. They
need you to counteract the millions of dollars being
spent to convince the public that a future with clean
energy isn't possible.
Larry, we need 750
people to stand up for transparency, accountability, and
the sound use of science before September 30.
Become
a member now.
Help make sure all of our
leaders—friend and foe—put science first in the national
conversation about our energy and our health.
Thank you for being such a
strong advocate for science—and for recommitting
yourself with a gift to UCS today.
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Sincerely,
Kathleen Rest, PhD, MPA
Executive Director |
1.
http://www.propublica.org/article/epas-abandoned-wyoming-fracking-study-one-retreat-of-many
2. Ibid.
3.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/29/17518351-epa-proposes-tighter-fuel-emissions-standards-could-push-price-of-gas-higher?lite
4.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/06/25/obama-declares-war-on-coal/
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