Sanders, Leahy re-introduce Jeffords global warming bill

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The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, co-sponsored with 10 other senators, including Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., is the same piece of legislation that was introduced last year by now-retired Vermont Sen. James Jeffords, an independent.
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"The good news is that we know how to address the problem. The bad new is that, for many years now, government policy has been totally inadequate," Sanders said. "The forward-thinking legislation will put the United States on track to lead the way toward a cleaner future for all and I look forward to strong support as we push to protect our planet."

The measure is supported by a variety of environmental groups, including Greenpeace US, the Sierra Club, the National Audubon Society and the Union of Concerned Scientists.


The legislation due to be introduced Tuesday in the Senate would reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and by 2050 require an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gases over the 1990 level.

To reach those goals, the bill would use a combination of mandatory reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by setting strict standards for electric power plants and vehicles. It would encourage conservation and new, cleaner energy technologies.

"The concept is simple. Not only will this move our country toward efficient, sustainable energy sources, it will also help us create millions of good-paying jobs in the process," said Sanders.
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