Can the House Green Up The Energy Bill?

The Energy Bill, passed by the Senate last month, made important progress toward addressing America’s oil and environmental security—but it needs to be stronger. While the Senate did increase fuel economy standards for the first time in more than 30 years, they unfortunately included unnecessary loopholes that could undermine the new 35 mile per gallon standard.

I know. Assbags.

The bill also lacked a renewable energy standard requiring utilities to produce a percentage of our electricity from clean, renewable sources like the wind and sun. And the increase in biofuels production included in the bill needs stronger safeguards against global warming pollution to protect our air, soil, and water.

Thankfully, we still have a chance to strengthen this critical bill now that action moves to the House.

Before they f*ck it up, please let your representative know that you want an Energy Bill that locks in strong fuel economy standards and ensures that biofuels are part of the global warming solution, not part of the problem.

Add your own comments for increased effectiveness. Call your rep an assbag even.

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