from Governor O'Malley, on climate change:
Climate disruption is real -- it is not an ideological issue any more than gravity. The sea level is rising, our world is warming, and severe weather costs us more and more each year.
And in Maryland, with 3,200 miles of rising coastlines, our state is more vulnerable than most when it comes to a changing climate.
That's why we've already taken action to create one of America's largest clusters of green jobs, raised fuel economy standards, and taken steps to promote solar, on-shore, and off-shore wind energy.
But we can do more, and together we will.
Say you're with me in our effort to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring a more prosperous future.
http://action.martinomalley.com/climate_action
I recently announced one of the country's most ambitious plans to reduce poisonous emissions while pumping $1.6 billion into Maryland's economy and creating at least 37,000 jobs. The plan will:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2020.
- Cut the amount of emissions allowed from our fossil fueled power plants by more than 40%.
- Double Maryland's transit ridership by 2020.
- And, by promoting strategies like composting and greater recycling, we've set the goal of eliminating 85% of Maryland's waste by 2030.
These are long-term goals that will take everyone playing a part. Are you in?
http://action.martinomalley.com/climate_action
If we want better results, we have to make better choices. I hope you'll join me.
All the best,
Martin O'Malley
http://action.martinomalley.com/page/s/climate_action?source=em_demscom130807