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Ask Our Local Officials to Step It Up and Cut Carbon by 2% per Year

A recent Washington Post study found that the DC area's global warming pollution rose 13.4% over four years. That's right, 13.4% more carbon dioxide. If we're going to get a handle on global warming, our communities need to commit to be cutting carbon emissions 80% by 2050—2% per year. How can they do it?

• Make municipal buildings green.
• Create compact, mixed use, walkable neighborhoods.
• Expand transit, not highways.
• Buy green power in bulk.
• Green the fleet—switch municipal vehicles to hybrids.
• More Smart Energy Solutions at www.sierraclub.org/energy

Call or e-mail your officials today and tell them to Step it Up and stop global warming! Then let us you know took action!

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When you take action, let us know! Email chris.carney@sierraclub.org.