Hi John:
If you’re like me, you’ll be spending tomorrow evening and Wednesday night in front of the TV watching Democratic presidential hopefuls compete for our trust and votes. The field is narrowing and as candidates fight to distinguish themselves from the crowd, there’s one question we’ll be asking: What will they do to fight the climate crisis starting on Day One?
That’s why 350 Action is launching the Day One Pledge today, and our asks are clear. We believe a Real Climate Leader should start tackling the climate crisis on their first day as President by:
- Rejecting all new federally-approved coal, oil, gas, and other fossil fuel project permits
- Banning oil and gas drilling and fracking on public lands and off our coasts
- Rejoining the Paris Climate Accord
- Calling on Congress to investigate the fossil fuel industry’s role in misleading the public and stalling climate action
The power of the Presidency means that they can take action to slow the climate crisis within hours of taking office. We believe any candidate who claims to be a climate leader should be prepared to make climate action a priority on day one.
It’s going to be a long primary season. Let’s use this time to urge candidates to pledge to take swift climate action. Will you Tweet to ask the candidates where they stand on the Day One Pledge?
Furiously tweeting with you,
Jenny
PS - Our climate campaigns are not only run by people, but with donations from supporters like you. Donate today - any contribution, whether it's $5 or $500, to 350 Action helps us do this work.
