Dear Conrad, Tom Graff, Regional Dir., Environmental Defense
We've made history in California! Just moments ago, the California state legislature passed the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), a bill -- cosponsored by Environmental Defense -- that establishes a first-in-the-nation statewide cap on global warming pollution. Now, the bill goes to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has promised to sign it. This is an incredible achievement in our efforts to fight global warming and represents the most significant momentum to date toward passing a national cap on global warming pollution. This bill puts California in the forefront in the effort to spark investments in new, cleaner energy technologies that will unleash innovation and economic growth for years to come. Leaders in Washington and in state capitals across the country have been watching to see what happens with this California bill, and now they know what's possible. Our staff worked hard in Sacramento and throughout the state to pass this bill. But without the grassroots support of tens of thousands of online activists who supported our efforts, we would not have won the vote. We can't thank our online activists enough! We will continue to fight for passage of national legislation in the coming months and years. But, for now let's celebrate this incredible victory. Thank you for everything,
Tom Graff Regional Director Environmental Defense |