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In one week Global Warming Bill debated in US Senate

-- Drew -- 05/28/2008

 Iowa Global Warming is constantly looking for oppurtunities to make decision-makers take positive steps in stopping global warming. Before the US Senate is the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act (http://lieberman.senate.gov/documents/acsabill.pdf). It is exciting we have a bill that will be debated and probably voted on, but the goals just will not provide real climate security. We need a plan that reduces green house gas emissions 80% of 1990 levels by mid-century. We need a system that puts a price on emissions, and does not let corporations pollute for free (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cap_and_trade).

In the next few weeks there will be ample oppurtunities to help stop global warming right here in Iowa. Come help Iowa Global Warming at the Exodus music festival in Iowa City on June 7th (http://www.exodusmusicfestival.com/exodus.htm).  Get connected through our facebook group "Keep It Cool Iowa". Ask Iowa Senators Grassley (http://grassley.senate.gov/public/)  and Harkin (http://harkin.senate.gov/)  to pass a climate change bill that truly tackles the problem. Volunteer to gather petition signatures at your local farmers market or church event. Write a letter to the editor about the Lieberman-Warner bill before the senate, using the link on our webpage makes it easy.  

Stay tuned for more updates, we have some exciting things in the works for our youtube channel and we always look for events where we could raise awareness. If you know of an event that needs a snowman speaking truth to power, send me a note at dveysey@iowaglobalwarming.org