What's New
On June 18, PennEnvironment released "Global
Warming Solutions that Work," a new report which details more than 20 examples of
cutting-edge programs that communities, states and countries are using
to reduce global warming pollution. The report was released as the
Rendell administration is considering adoption of a state-level global
warming plan, and includes highlights of Pittsburgh’s green building
work and the improved rail service from Philadelphia to Harrisburg. (Read the release)
How You Can Help
Gov. Rendell is expected to unveil a global warming plan later this year, and we want to demonstrate public support for the governor to unveil an ambitious plan that achieves the pollution reductions scientists say are necessary. Send an email to Gov. Rendell today to let him know you support a strong global warming plan.
Brief Summary
Global warming is the most pressing environmental problem we face today, and the world’s scientists have made it clear that global warming pollution is causing the problem. In order to avoid the worst impacts of global warming, we need to find ways to significantly reduce the levels of global warming pollution being created by our cars, trucks, factories and power plants. And since Pennsylvania creates more global warming pollution than every state besides Texas and California, we have to do our part to solve this global problem.
PennEnvironment is working at the state and national level to cut global warming pollution from our cars, trucks and coal-fired power plants. Specifically, we’re working to cut global warming pollution by 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050—the reductions scientists say are necessary to avoid the worst consequences of global warming. And we know we can achieve these reductions by building more fuel-efficient cars, shifting to clean, renewable energy and alternative fuels, and using energy efficiency and conservation to reduce our overall energy use.
