{"id":3445,"date":"2012-05-24T18:29:34","date_gmt":"2012-05-24T23:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/climate411\/?p=3445"},"modified":"2012-05-24T18:29:39","modified_gmt":"2012-05-24T23:29:39","slug":"an-inside-look-at-epa%e2%80%99s-carbon-pollution-hearings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/climate411\/2012\/05\/24\/an-inside-look-at-epa%e2%80%99s-carbon-pollution-hearings\/","title":{"rendered":"An Inside Look at EPA\u2019s Carbon Pollution Hearings"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was an exciting day for clean energy at the downtown Washington, D.C. headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where EPA held one of its two public hearings on the first ever proposed carbon pollution standards<\/a> for new power plants. (The other hearing was in Chicago).<\/p>\n

EPA\u2019s registered speaker list was jam-packed. In fact, they had to run the hearings in two concurrent rooms to allow everyone a chance to speak.<\/p>\n

Americans representing a wide variety of interests, and from all corners of the political spectrum, streamed into the rooms throughout the day to\u00a0share their views\u00a0on the proposed standards. It makes sense, because this is a vitally important issue for our public health and our environment.<\/p>\n

Fossil fueled power plants are the single largest source of carbon pollution<\/strong> in America. They\u2019re responsible for a staggering 40 percent <\/strong>of U.S. heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions.<\/p>\n

EPA\u2019s proposed standards<\/a> will effectively halve the lifetime carbon emissions<\/strong> from new coal-fired power plants relative to traditional coal plants, and they\u2019ll provide a pathway for development of clean and low-carbon energy.<\/p>\n

I had the privilege of testifying for EDF today. You can read my full statement here<\/a>. (My colleague Rob Collier testified for EDF in Chicago, and will post about his experience soon).<\/p>\n

I spent the morning with an incredible variety of speakers: faith leaders; doctors, nurses and other health experts; moms; veterans; entrepreneurs; conservation, clean air, and environmental advocates; and\u00a0supporters of energy efficiency from\u00a0labor and industry.<\/p>\n

They all provided testimony to EPA supporting this huge step forward toward reducing the climate destabilizing pollution spewed from our power sector.<\/p>\n

Some people spoke about how the higher temperatures caused by carbon pollution will enhance the formation\u00a0 of ozone pollution — commonly\u00a0known as\u00a0smog —\u00a0which\u00a0exacerbates respiratory and other health problems. Other people talked about how their health has been affected by smog and its role in triggering asthma attacks.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0diversity of individuals participating was a testament to the far-reaching impacts of a changing climate.<\/p>\n

There were a handful of detractors, of course, who tried to challenge the overwhelming science and prudent policymaking underpinning EPA\u2019s action to address carbon pollution. But they were clearly outnumbered.<\/p>\n

Today was a decisive victory for our side \u2013 for advocates supporting action against carbon pollution.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another sign of victory today \u2013 Gene Karpinski of the League of Conservation Voters told reporters that almost 1.4 million Americans have submitted comments to EPA supporting the new carbon pollution standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can still be part of that victory. EPA is accepting comments on the proposed standards until June 25, and you can submit a comment through EDF\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0and help show the wide-support for efforts\u00a0to reduce dangerous climate pollution. You can learn a lot more about the proposed standards<\/a> on our website as well.<\/p>\n

Testifying today was an incredible experience. I\u2019m looking forward to Rob\u2019s report from Chicago. I hope their hearing was as big a success as the one here in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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