What is the issue?

As scientists broaden their understanding of our impact on the climate, they detail a planet changing faster than expected. To preserve our way of life in the Palmetto State, our representatives in Washington must act. By setting a cap on global warming pollution, we can reduce our dependence on dirty fuels and encourage the growth of home-grown energy resources. By allowing polluters to trade emissions permits, we can harness the power of the free market, keeping the costs of protection low, while enjoying the benefits of cleaner, more efficient economy.

How would it affect South Carolina?

A new federal law to cap global warming pollution would protect South Carolina from the worst effects of climate change, while spurring a cleaner, more efficient economy For instance, the energy and climate bill before the Senate would save South Carolina families hundreds of dollars a year at the pump and on their power bills. It would lead to thousands of new jobs and attract billions of investment dollars to the state. Additionally, it would cut our state’s contribution to climate change by over 30% over the next twenty years.

What can you do about it?

Without leadership from our congressional representatives, our state will miss out on these benefits, while future generations of South Carolinians will pay the price. We must call on our U.S. Senators, Lindsay Graham and Jim DeMint, to pass legislation to cap global warming pollution and create a market for clean, efficient energy solutions. They must ensure that the Senate enacts strong anti-pollution targets, sets standards for cleaning up dirty power plants, broadens South Carolinians’ access to home-grown renewable energy, and provides them with resources to save energy at home.