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Our Health and Climate Change PDF

Our health is dependent on the help of our natural resources. America’s forests, wetlands, and other natural areas provide our communities with tremendous benefits, including clean water and air, and defending against weather-related disasters. Our forests, for example, capture about 14% of the domestic carbon emissions, and our national forests alone provide 58% of the nation’s water supply. Wetlands are estimated to provide the equivalent of $23.2 billion in storm protection services every year. That’s an average of $33,000 an acre.

The Public Says It’s Time to Act On Energy & Climate! PDF

The public wants action on strong clean energy and climate legislation. This fact sheet uses polling information to outline what the American people believe about global warming and what changes they expect in order to help mitigate damage.

Transmission Policy Reform PDF

The planning, siting, and managing of electric transmission lines in the United States must be reformed as part of a comprehensive effort to transition to a clean energy economy. Because the focal point of a national clean energy strategy must be an economy-wide limit on global warming pollutants that results in rapid and dramatic emissions reductions, a strong renewable electricity standard must be put in place to promote deployment of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures.

Getting the whole job done: Creating jobs that revitalize the economy and protect communities and resources from climate change PDF

Addressing climate change means reducing emissions and protecting people and resources from impacts already under way. Significant dedicated funding is required to keep our economy, health and resources resilient in a warming world. Investing 5% of total allowance value in natural resource adaptation projects will create jobs across the country that protect the resources upon which our economy, health and culture rely. These types of projects include: stream bed repair, removing invasive species, coastline restoration and installing culverts.

Safeguarding our natural resources from global warming: Creating green jobs for America PDF

Global warming poses an unprecedented threat to the survival of the natural world and the fish and wildlife Americans cherish. With the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act in the House of Representatives, the Senate now has a historic opportunity to revive the rural economy and create new American jobs while securing clean air and water for future generations. In order to protect our communities and economy, climate and energy legislation must dedicate 5% of total allowance value to safeguarding our natural resources from changing climates.

Getting the whole job done: Safeguarding natural resources, storing carbon PDF

Protecting our natural resources from the impacts of climate change will help ensure our forests, wetlands, and other natural lands remain resilient in a warming world. Safeguarding natural resources through conservation, restoration, and careful management will create jobs and help maintain the ability of our forests and other natural areas to absorb and store hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide, a chief greenhouse gas. Investing in natural resource adaptation is a one-two-punch against climate change:

Policy Brief: The Economic Toll of Global Warming is Real - and Growing PDF

President Obama has stressed the urgency of cap and trade program implementation to help stabilize our climate. Unfortunately, the cost of inaction is growing daily. Global warming is draining our economy, and the damage of global warming is growing more deadly. Legislation is needed immediately to benefit our economy and our future.