More and more Georgians are concerned about what global warming will mean for the health and well-being of future generations. We’re working in Georgia and at the federal level to reduce global warming pollution by at least 15 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050—the science-based reductions needed to protect future generations.
Georgia is already a big part of the problem, as a state we are 22nd largest emitter of global warming pollution. Unfortunately, Georgia is lining up for a sprint in the wrong direction.
Two new power plants have been proposed in Georgia, one near Macon in Washington County and the other south of Columbus in Early County. The new plants will pollute our air and water, increase global warming pollution, and cost billions of dollars that could have been spent on energy efficiency and renewables.
Thankfully, it is not too late. States all over the country are making the decision to stop the construction of dirty and costly coal plants in favor of cleaner solutions. At the same time, Representatives Henry Waxman and Ed Markey, the leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the American Clean Energy and Security Act – a draft bill that answers President Obama's call for legislation to repower America. The Committee is slated to consider the bill in the coming weeks before it moves to the full House this summer.
