You Can Too!

It may seem early, but the race for President of the United States has already begun. One of the most important issues facing voters in 2008 will be how candidates stand on global warming and climate change.

Recognizing this, the League of Conservation Voters is making a push to get candidates to deal with the issue NOW. As a start, the group is trying to get 100,000 people to sign a petition to demand that all presidential candidates from all parties take a stand on global warming.

We think with a little help from the blogosphere and concerned citizens like you, we can do better than that. Why not 1 million signatures? Or better yet, 10 million?

Here’s is a sample letter the group has on its Website.

Dear Candidate for U.S. President,

The debate is over. The National Academy of Sciences and thousands of scientists worldwide agree that the planet is warming and that human dependence on fossil fuels - such as coal and oil - is the primary cause. The problem is so urgent that the next 10 years will likely decide the outcome. There is still time to rise to the challenge, but America needs the leadership to do so.

Solving global warming will place the U.S. at the forefront of developing and deploying the clean energy technologies that will dominate the 21st century. When we solve global warming, we will have established a more secure, prosperous and vibrant America.

Nothing short of our children’s future is at stake.

As you campaign for your party’s presidential nomination, we ask that solving global warming be a central message and a top priority.

To sign the petition, go to the group’s Website and fill out the form NOW!

Tags: Global Warming

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