Environmental Defense Praises Sen. Obama's Push for Low-Carbon Fuels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tony Kreindler, 202-572-3378 or 202-210-5791
(
The bill introduced today would establish a national baseline for greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels and set an initial target of reducing emissions by at least 15 percent over the next two decades.
“Senator Obama’s bill could be the starting gun in the race for low-carbon fuels,” Krupp said. “We can’t pursue energy independence without looking at all of our energy options, and we can’t have national security unless we fix the climate problem.”
Senator Obama has already cosponsored the Lieberman-McCain bill (S. 280), and the Sanders-Boxer bill (S. 309) that would cap greenhouse gas emissions. Promoting low-carbon fuels within that context is an important component of meeting an emissions cap, and the bill introduced today puts us on a path toward that goal.
“This bill is a step toward making sure that all fuels can be part of the climate solution. We look forward to working with Senator Obama and others in the months ahead on refining the language in the bill so as to lead to maximum reductions, and work well with an overall cap on greenhouse gas emissions.” Krupp said.
Greenhouse gas emissions from traditional gasoline use in the transportation sector accounts for roughly 30 percent of global warming pollution in the
One of the world’s leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships. With more than 3 million members and offices in the United States, China, Mexico, Indonesia and the European Union, EDF’s scientists, economists, attorneys and policy experts are working in 28 countries to turn our solutions into action. Connect with us on Twitter @EnvDefenseFund
Latest press releases
-
GOP House Appropriators Are on the Wrong Track
July 26, 2024 -
Energy Permitting Reform Must Advance Climate Progress and Community Safeguards
July 26, 2024 -
EDF Heads to Court to Defend EPA Action to Identify Climate Pollution, Including Methane from Landfills
July 24, 2024 -
New DOE Transmission Grants Will Deliver Reliable Power, Lower Costs and Jobs to Communities
July 24, 2024 -
New analysis: If Duke Energy’s gas plant ambitions are approved, the average residential customer could pay nearly $2,100 more on power bills through 2038
July 23, 2024 -
President Biden’s Vital Climate Leadership “Delivered Real, Positive Benefits for Everyone”
July 21, 2024