John -
At the start of his presidency, President Biden vowed to make climate a top priority. He said his administration would lead an "ambitious plan" to combat climate change and that there’s “no time to waste.”
But now, Biden is proposing reforms to the country’s oil and gas leasing program that would “raise costs” for companies to drill on public land – but not end fossil fuel leasing on public lands.1 This is not the type of policy a "Climate President" pushes forward, John.
So it is up to our movement to hold the Biden Administration accountable to deliver on bold climate action — starting with banning new leases on public lands.
President Biden needs to hear from our movement on this critical climate issue — please add your name to the petition and make your voice heard:
Since 1920, the government has been selling coal, oil, and gas on federal land to the highest bidder. But the science is clear: we absolutely must keep fossil fuels in the ground if we are going to stop the worst effects of the climate crisis.
If he wanted to, President Biden could end all offshore drilling with the stroke of a pen – preventing disastrous oil spills and helping accelerate the transition to renewable energy (all without interference from climate deniers in Congress).2
Fossil fuel extraction on public lands and waters is a significant share of America’s climate emissions. According to a 2018 U.S. Geological Survey study, federal drilling accounts for nearly a quarter of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions.3
President Biden needs to keep his promises and rise to the challenge of the moment – that starts with banning drilling on federal lands.
Thank you for taking action.
Team 350
1 - Wall Street Journal
2 - Washington Post
3 - USGS
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