“We are extremely troubled by the reports coming out of the Energy and Commerce Committee last night on additional compromises to the already flawed American Clean Energy & Security Act. The world needs real leadership from Congress and the Administration to address global warming – action that will enable us to transform our economy with clean, renewable energy technology, new green jobs and show leadership internationally. If reports are true, the compromises being struck on the bill undermine these goals.”
Greenpeace original release on Waxman-Markey discussion draft:
https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/waxman-markey-bill-a-good-firs
Friends of the Earth assessment of Waxman-Markey Bill:
http://www.foe.org/sites/default/files/Waxman_Markey_Comments04.25.pdf
CONTACTS: Damon Moglen, Greenpeace global warming campaign director, 202-352-4223; Erich Pica, Friends of the Earth, 202-222-0739;Tyson Slocum, Director Public Citizen’s Energy Program, 202.256.3152; Mike Crocker, Greenpeace USA, media director, 202-215-8989
