To: John F. Kerry, Secretary of the State
Tell Secretary John Kerry: Reduce Aviation Pollution
Act now to reduce the worst emissions from aviation. As a substantial contributor to climate change, the aviation industry--both domestic and international--must take responsibility for its part in global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.
Why is this important?
As a former senator, John Kerry frequently spoke out on behalf of the environment. Now, as the new Secretary of State, he has the opportunity to make immediate progress on climate change.
In backlash to pollution reduction measures enacted by the European Union (EU), airlines pushed for and Congress passed legislation giving the government the authority to prohibit U.S. airlines from complying with the EU's new rules. Now, the EU program has been suspended for one year to allow for an international body to put together an agreement to reduce global emissions from the sector.
The aviation sector should not be exempted from attempts to combat climate change. Technologies are available to build better engines and lighter materials. Such measures will not only decrease the emissions of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide but will also save costs on fuel.
Secretary Kerry can advance President Obama’s mission to create solutions that mitigate climate change and ultimately keep our environment safe. Please tell Secretary Kerry to act now.
In backlash to pollution reduction measures enacted by the European Union (EU), airlines pushed for and Congress passed legislation giving the government the authority to prohibit U.S. airlines from complying with the EU's new rules. Now, the EU program has been suspended for one year to allow for an international body to put together an agreement to reduce global emissions from the sector.
The aviation sector should not be exempted from attempts to combat climate change. Technologies are available to build better engines and lighter materials. Such measures will not only decrease the emissions of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide but will also save costs on fuel.
Secretary Kerry can advance President Obama’s mission to create solutions that mitigate climate change and ultimately keep our environment safe. Please tell Secretary Kerry to act now.