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Contents: Reckless Energy Policy Drives Global Warming
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As we produce and use the energy that powers our lives we release greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, which form a heat-trapping blanket around the globe. Scientists say that rising temperatures will lead to droughts, extreme weather, and rising sea levels - endangering our safety, economy, and national security. Sadly, the United States, the world's largest contributor of global warming pollution, has yet to take any meaningful steps to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Inaction by the federal government to curb global warming puts us at odds with much of the rest of the world, reducing our international credibility and influence. Thankfully, there is good news - in the absence of leadership from the Bush administration and Congress, many states and cities are taking action and moving forward to address greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the energy we use in our daily lives is produced by burning fossil fuels - oil, natural gas, and coal. By investing in currently available technology, we can reduce the emissions that come from our power plants, factories, and vehicles. Energy efficient technology and products - like appliances, lights, and heating - in our homes, buildings, and industries can reduce our energy use while maintaining our quality of life. By using the latest in clean car technology, we can reduce greenhouse gas pollution from our cars, pick-up trucks, and SUVs. Furthermore, we can replace polluting sources of energy, like coal-fired power plants, with clean and safe renewable sources, like wind and solar power. Using clean energy technology, we can cut our greenhouse
gas emissions while increasing our energy security, creating new jobs and saving consumers money on energy bills.