Right now, Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso are rushing a dirty deal through Congress that would be a massive giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. The proposed legislation would fast-track fracked gas exports at the expense of our communities and a livable climate.

The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 would mirror many of the alarming goals outlined in Project 2025, and gut bedrock environmental protections. Demand your Members of Congress protect our future by opposing this fossil fuel giveaway!
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Dear Friend,

At last year's United Nations Climate Convention (COP28), Former Vice President John Kerry led the United States to join nearly 200 nations in committing to an equitable transition away from fossil fuels. Last month, during Climate Week, Kerry slammed our lack of progress.

"We made an agreement in Dubai to transition away from fossil fuels. The problem? We aren't doing that. We're not implementing… Around the world people are falling short or not even trying… and [fossil fuel companies] are just plowing ahead, like it's business as usual."[1]

As everyone in the path of historic devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton knows: Nothing about the climate crisis is business as usual.

Still, we have the opportunity to build a future where everyone has access to affordable and reliable renewable energy, clean air and water, and a stable climate. And yet, our Congress is considering passing a dirty deal that would lock us into decades of dirty fossil fuel infrastructure. Will you speak up to urge your senators and representatives to vote NO on this dangerous fossil fuel giveaway if it comes to a vote?
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This legislation would cause irreparable damage to our communities and climate by:
- Opening up federal lands and waters to further oil and gas leasing.
- Fast-tracking or even eliminating review of proposed fracked gas export projects, known as LNG, that harm communities and perpetuate the climate crisis.
- Risking deadly consequences. The LNG export industry is already predicted to cause up to 4,470 avoidable deaths and $62.2B in health costs by 2050.
- Locking in new greenhouse gas emissions estimated to be equivalent to the annual emissions from 154 coal-fired power plants.[2]

The United States is already the world's largest exporter of fracked gas. Due to the unchecked burning of fossil fuels, communities nationwide are experiencing catastrophic climate and health impacts. More handouts to this polluting industry are not the answer for our families or future.

Act to stop this dangerous legislation today!
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The next decade is critical to averting the worst impacts of the climate crisis. From floods, fires, and storms to food shortages and rising seas, unnatural disasters are becoming more frequent and extreme. We must do everything possible to ensure a safe, livable climate for future generations.

Fortunately, clean energy is already powering more of our economy and, in most cases, is far cheaper than polluting oil, gas, or coal. There's no reason to rely on dangerous fossil fuels when we have the technology we need to transition to a sustainable economy that puts people and the planet first.

We're up against a lot, but the tide is turning. We have a powerful grassroots movement on our side, and the vast majority of Americans favor bold action. With your support today, we can block this dirty deal.
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Thank you for joining us!

Mahyar Sorour
Director, Beyond Fossil Fuels Policy
Sierra Club

P.S. Want to get more involved? RSVP now to join Permit to Kill, an Oct 16 livestream unveiling new research on the devastating health impacts of fracked methane gas export terminals (LNG) and what we can do to stop it.
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Sources:

1. "Kerry gives scathing rating on climate action: 'Is there a letter underneath Z?'," The Guardian, September 23, 2024. [link removed]
2. "Stop the Dirty Deal," Sierra Club. [link removed]

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