Save our Climate

We're asking House members to cosponsor the Save Our Climate Act, H.R. 3242, and asking Senators to sponsor companion legislation. We're also asking the Administration to stand with the young people fighting for their future in the iMatter lawsuit, Alec L v. Jackson.

The Save Our Climate Act would levy a carbon tax on fossil fuels in order to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, spur development of alternative energy, protect consumers from rising energy costs, mitigate climate change, and reduce our deficit. The Carbon Tax Center estimates that over 10 years, the Save our Climate Act would raise more than $2.6 trillion in revenue and reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent. Over several decades, the legislation will reduce the United States' carbon emissions to 80 percent below the country's emissions levels in 1990, which is the level scientists say must be achieved to stabilize our climate.

Bill sponsor, Congressman Pete Stark said, "We have a moral obligation to act to prevent catastrophic climate change and preserve our planet for future generations." He added, "The Save Our Climate Act is a first step toward meeting that obligation and creating a sensible tax code that incentivizes innovation, reduces the deficit, and protects families from rising energy costs."  

Our Children's Trust explains, "We stand on the brink of human-induced climate catastrophe … it is the duty of the government to protect the resources that are essential for our collective survival and prosperity…. The government has a legal obligation to preserve trust resources and to manage them for the benefit of everyone, not just for the benefit of the wealthy and politically-connected corporations."

Time is short! take action and tell your friends to take action here: Please act now to protect our planet from the impending climate catastrophe.