The @EPA announced it would review recently adopted standards for automobile fuel economy. We expect these standards to be rolled back.pic.twitter.com/J88u927RQ4
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That's a start and offers hope that the U.S. can agree on steps toward climate adaptation or a common set of facts that can help us prepare.
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It's great the effects are sinking in, but if they don't fully acknowledge the science behind climate change, we need to act.
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And there are trusted voices that can move the American public and our government to action:
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1. Scientists- Americans rely on science everyday & climate science is still the most important input for policymakers.pic.twitter.com/HmxhP7CdkM
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2. State & Local Governments- They demonstrate the choice between a prosperous economy & a healthy environment is false.pic.twitter.com/QYfHFiCP9C
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3. United States Armed Forces- The 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review identified climate change as a significant security risk.pic.twitter.com/9OpIXI0TAl
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4. American Businesses- Everyone will have to compete with China, who called for 1/5 of cars sold to run on alternative fuel within 8 years.pic.twitter.com/SP9QTKpy1m
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5. Respected Republicans- Leaders who are no longer in office are important advocates for climate action.pic.twitter.com/LhxWDcwDH8
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6. The News Media- They must be more honest about the severity of the climate crisis and the real facts.pic.twitter.com/8iExKupoPC
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7. The Church - They can show the moral imperative of climate action & the Vatican's leadership is critical in changing hearts & minds.pic.twitter.com/54Vrjuqnhz
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Nearly 1/3 of Congress identifies as Catholic, which is why
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Christians are taking up the cause of climate change because they, too, believe we have a moral imperative to save the planet.
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Thank you to
@CasinaPioIV and@Pontifex for your moral clarity and commitment to climate action and for including me in this historic event.Show this thread
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