Some issues require global responses. It is high time we study the depth and breadth of movements like that on the environment as what happens in the United States can also affect us. For example, American companies here should also observe environmental measures to protect the Filipino people's health. Here is a letter by Mr. Al Gore:
1 July 2009
Dear Wilhelmina,
This Independence Day, we have a lot to celebrate -- including a major victory for our planet.
The historic vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act in the House of Representatives last Friday moves this bill to the Senate. Now, we must continue to build momentum and work for its passage.
Just as our founders struggled to achieve our nation's independence, we must encourage our leaders to stand up to the entrenched special interests in another struggle of great historical importance -- the fight for our energy independence.
This July 4th, declare your energy independence....
Today, our nation lives under the oppressive thumb of foreign oil, dirty energy and a climate crisis that could change life as we know it.
We are held hostage to volatile gas prices, as Americans send hundreds of billions of dollars overseas each year. This dependence on foreign oil leaves our nation vulnerable to unstable and hostile regimes, burdening our military and their families.
And our reliance on dirty energy continues to cost us -- average annual household energy spending increased approximately $1,000 between 2001 and 2007.
It doesn't have to be this way, and clean energy is the path we need. Add your voice and declare your energy independence....
http://www.RepowerAmerica.org/declaration
Repowering America with clean energy can revitalize our economy by creating millions of clean energy jobs, stabilizing energy costs, strengthening our national security and addressing the climate crisis.
Show our Senate leaders that we mean business: stand together with us and demonstrate your support for change.
Thanks for all you do,
Al Gore
The letter includes a plea to sign a petition paper online, and to donate to the cause.
Napa Valley Artprint by Kerne Erickson
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