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Friend,

We just experienced the worst heat wave we've ever had in Washington state and
in other parts of the American West. By every measure. I'm saddened by the news
of deaths and hospitalizations, and I worry for the resilience of our transit
networks and power grids. Now, we are already experiencing the next climate
emergency as the drought across the Pacific Northwest worsens.

The simple truth is this: We are gravely underprepared for the growing threat of
climate change. Science tells us that unless we act fast to reduce greenhouse
gasses, extreme weather events like this will only be more frequent, longer
lasting, and more intense.

But we are also at a critical juncture in this crisis. Congress can include
clean energy and climate resiliency initiatives as core steps to rebuilding our
nation's infrastructure -- and it must.

Join me in saying that it's absolutely crucial that we pass the bold, necessary policies to end the climate crisis and leave a healthier planet to future generations. [link removed] SIGN ON » [link removed]

This heat wave should be proof enough of the strain climate change puts on our
public health systems and our built environments. I must admit -- I felt hopeful
when news of the newly formed Conservative Climate Caucus came out. With two
House Republicans from Washington's delegation in this caucus, I thought we
could get right to work at addressing our state's immediate crisis.

But instead of engaging in good faith to draft an emergency response, most of
the caucus voted to oppose reducing methane emissions. Some of them went so far
as to slam our infrastructure proposals as an expensive, "rush to green" agenda.

You and I know that the scale of the climate threat must be met with equally
bold policy.

Sign my petition to urge Congress, especially the members of the new Conservative Climate Caucus, to act swiftly to address this crisis. [link removed]

As the heat continues, please stay safe and hydrated.

Thank you,

Maria Cantwell     SIGN ON » [link removed]  

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