Colorado Must Support Bold and Equitable Solutions to Fight Climate Change!

Governor Jared Polis has set a goal of reducing climate-busting carbon emissions in Colorado by 50 percent by 2030 — and by 90 percent by 2050.

Over the next couple of months, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission and the Governor will develop plans that lay out the best ways to achieve these targets.

As climate change and the coronavirus ravage Colorado's economy and public health, we need bold, sustainable, and equitable solutions for recovery.

So, it's important for thousands of Coloradans to make their voices heard in support of strong climate rules that help bring cleaner air to communities across the state, fight the current climate crisis, save residents money, and boost Colorado's economic recovery with new well-paying clean energy jobs.

Send a message to your Colorado leaders now to show your support for BOLD and EQUITABLE action on climate!

Governor Jared Polis has set a goal of reducing climate-busting carbon emissions in Colorado by 50 percent by 2030 — and by 90 percent by 2050. Tell Colorado leaders to put in place strong and equitable policies to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, fight climate change, and boost economic recovery.

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Governor Jared Polis
Colorado Air Quality Control Commission

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I support bold and equitable climate rules for Colorado!

(Consider adding your own thoughts — personalized messages are especially effective)

Dear Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Air Quality Control Commission:

I'm writing to show my support for Colorado's pollution reduction goals outlined in HB19-1261 — and to ask that you prioritize bold and equitable solutions to help us reach these goals.

During the upcoming rulemaking process, please focus on policies that:

* Improve air quality across the state and relieve burdens on communities that have historically been impacted by pollution
* Create new well-paying clean energy jobs and investments in the communities who need them most
* Rapidly and aggressively retire dirty fossil fuels
* Boost solar and wind energy
* Increase electric vehicles and charging stations
* Make appliances and buildings more energy efficient
* Invest in sustainable public transportation across the state
* Avoid new gas plants
* Include reductions in the amount of harmful fossil fuels imported into the state
* Are specific in their reductions and outcomes

Coloradans like myself are already feeling the effects of climate change firsthand. Summers are getting hotter, wildfire seasons are lasting longer, ski seasons are shortening, and communities are suffering from poor air quality.

These effects are even more important to address now as preliminary results from a new Harvard study suggest that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with higher death rates from the coronavirus.

So, I'm counting on you to put in place equitable climate policies to improve air quality and secure a clean energy future for all.

Thank you so much — and I hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy and safe.

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