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CLEAN AIR AND ENERGY PROJECT
Fighting Global Warming and Reducing Energy Costs
Past energy policy choices have saddled New Yorkers with a whole host of problems. Power plants are the state’s largest source of industrial air pollution, causing global warming, mercury contamination and unhealthy air quality. Volatile energy markets and skyrocketing costs are hammering consumers.
New Yorkers deserve a comprehensive overhaul of how New York State addresses its energy choices. Smart energy policies that protect public health, the environment and consumers are needed for a strong future and economy. Visit the links below to learn what must be done to provide clean air, clean energy and a clear future.
- Fighting Global Warming– NYPIRG is urging lawmakers to adopt the recommendations of the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which urged that nations slash by 80 percent greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
- Creating Clean and Green Energy Sources– In order to replace the burning of fossil fuels, NYPIRG is urging policy changes to encourage the development and use of clean sources of power, such as solar and wind power.
- Curbing Energy Costs Through Efficiency and Conservation – New Yorkers are suffering from the significant increase in the costs of fuel. NYPIRG is supporting measures that boost the state’s energy conservation and efficiency programs. The less fuel needed to heat homes, for example, the lower the cost to the resident – and the less greenhouse gases emitted. According to experts, the nation can reduce its energy needs by 30 percent through aggressive conservation and efficiency measures. NYPIRG also offers consumers reduced home heating costs through its Fuel Buyers Group.
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